Drink in History: The White Russian. There’s a Beverage Here!
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The Brandy Alexander: Pure and potent, this cocktail lives on…
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North of the border micro-distilleries are churning out travel-worthy gins. Stellar west coast craft distilleries…
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Oh the memories, or lack of memories, associated with shots.
Sure, imbibing one of those 1980s naughty-named-drinks, like the Slippery Nipple, Screaming Orgasm, or Dirty Girl Scout, was fun in …
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Vermouth is the ultimate cocktail component, ever present in a myriad of classic cocktails (think Martinis, Manhattans and Negronis).
Originally, this fortified wine was used medicinally; even today, the term …
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Although most assume that rum is Panama’s national liquor, it’s actually Seco—an 80-proof, white spirit distilled from sugarcane.
So, how does it differ from rum? It’s not made from molasses—as …
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The term “speakeasy”— used to describe illegal, secret bars during America’s 13 years of Prohibition—was actually coined by bartenders.
Basically, “speak easy” was a behavioral admonition, reminding guests to stay …
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Bartender Brady Weise, who has shared his secrets for making great mojitos with us, is also on a crusade to protect vermouth.
For such an iconic drink dating back to …
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Known as the Portland, Oregon of the south, Asheville has a massive artisanal food and drink scene.
But, don’t take my word for it. For a town of only 80,000, …
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Like France’s cognac region or Kentucky’s bourbon route, Mexico also has its own ‘spirited’ area to discover the heritage, heart, and hard work behind the art of tequila-making.
La Ruta …
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The Margarita. The Sangrita. The Paloma.
Whether you love tequila or not, you probably know these drinks. But could you make them on the spot, by heart? We tapped a …
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The swizzle—an 18th-century cocktail—is a timeless summertime sipper…
No one knows for sure exactly when the swizzle was invented. However, the first mention in print is in the 1788 book …
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