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Bartending & Mixology

Does Rum Expire? The Truth About Your Bottle's Shelf Life: A Mixologist's Guide

Discover the truth about rum's shelf life and whether that old bottle still packs a punch. Uncover expert tips on storage, aging, and creative mixology to elevate your spirit experience!

Bartending & Mixology

Does Whiskey Expire? The Ultimate Guide to Whiskey Shelf Life and Storage

Discover the truth about whiskey shelf life and learn how to store your bottles for optimal flavor preservation. Uncover expert tips and fascinating stories that will change the way you think about your spirits collection!

Bartending & Mixology

Does Tequila Expire: The Truth About Your Precious Agave Spirit's Shelf Life

Got an old bottle and wondering if it's still good? Discover the truth about tequila shelf life, storage tips, and how to keep your agave spirit tasting its best!

Spirits & Recipes

Coffee Nudge Cocktail Recipe & Ingredients: A Cozy Winter Warmer That'll Knock Your Socks Off

Warm up this winter with the indulgent Coffee Nudge cocktail—a cozy blend of coffee, spirits, and whipped cream that's perfect for any occasion! Discover the easy recipe and creative twists to elevate your cocktail experience.

Spirits & Recipes

Ward Eight Cocktail Recipe & Ingredients: Boston's Historic Whiskey Sour With A Political Twist

Discover the tantalizing Ward Eight cocktail, a delightful blend of rye whiskey, fresh citrus, and grenadine, inspired by Boston's political history!

Maintenance & Repairs

Old Pal Cocktail Recipe & Ingredients: The Bold Prohibition-Era Classic That’ll Make You Rethink Negronis

Discover the captivating Old Pal cocktail, a bold Prohibition-era classic that redefines your cocktail experience.

Bartending & Mixology

Sangria Shelf Life: Does This Spirit Deteriorate With Age or Expire? (And How to Keep it Fresh)

Wondering how long your homemade sangria stays fresh? Learn the key factors that influence its shelf life.

Bartending & Mixology

Aperol Shelf Life: Does This Spirit Deteriorate With Age or Expire? (And How to Keep it Fresh)

Is your Aperol past its prime? Learn the signs and proper storage tips for peak flavor.

Spirits & Recipes

10 Valentine’s Day Cocktails You’ll Fall in Love With

What better way to get in the mood with your loved one than by making them a sweet & sexy cocktail?

Bartending & Mixology

Absinthe Shelf Life: Does This Spirit Deteriorate With Age or Expire?

Is absinthe immortal? Learn how time affects your favorite high-proof spirit's flavor and aroma.

Bartending & Mixology

The World’s Strongest Spirits (Strongest Alchahold) and How to Survive Them?

From Polish firewater that doubles as disinfectant to Scottish whisky that could fuel a rocket, discover the world’s most potent spirits—and how to handle them without ending up in the ER.

Spirits & Recipes

Abbey Cocktail Recipe & Ingredients (with Easy Step-by-Step Video) 

Did you know the Abbey cocktail inspired the famous Abbey Road album by the Beatles? Well, that was a bold-faced lie. Still, it's a great drink!

Hanky Panky

Hanky Panky

The only kind of hanky panky I indulge in is the cocktail – it’s a lot smoother and has no regrets. Come on in and give it a try.

Grog, Traditional

Grog, Traditional

The grog is the 1700s cocktail that made sailors see straight and made landlubbers seasick, and did a fine job keeping the scurvy at bay.

Navy Grog

Navy Grog

The navy grog is a very close relative to the traditional grog, just that the navy adds some minor tweaks to the original recipe. Both are delicious.

Golden Girl

Golden Girl

Drinking a Golden Girl is like sipping on gold. Refreshing, dazzling, and worth its weight in richness. I decided not to make a Golden Girls reference.

Golden Dawn

Golden Dawn

Sipping a Golden Dawn cocktail is like experiencing spiritual enlightenment in a glass – without the need for meditation or incantations.

Godfather/Godmother

Godfather/Godmother

The godfather reflects the strong and classic qualities of the character and the cocktail, made with equal parts of scotch and amaretto liqueur.

Frozen Blue Hawaiian

Frozen Blue Hawaiian

Imagine drinking the Frozen Blue Hawaiian cocktail, knee deep in crystal clear ocean water, staring at the sunset, listening to the crashing of waves.

French Flamingo

French Flamingo

Like a pink flamingo in a Parisian garden, the French Flamingo cocktail is a beautiful, elegant and whimsical sip of summer.

French 75

French 75

Sipping a French 75 is like firing a shot of sophistication and sparkle, with a Champagne kick that always hits the target.

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