1 year ago Gin Gone Wild on Vancouver Island
North of the border micro-distilleries are churning out travel-worthy gins. Stellar west coast craft distilleries…
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3 years ago 7 Sexy Shots to Shoot Now
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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4 years ago 9 New or Under the Radar Vermouths To Try Now
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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4 years ago Panama’s Overproof Sugarcane Rum: Seco
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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4 years ago 4 Hidden Hotel Bars You Need To Drink at Now
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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4 years ago 5 Things You Should Know About Vermouth
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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4 years ago A Drinking Guide to Asheville, North Carolina (the Portland, Oregon of the South)
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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4 years ago Mexico’s “Tequila Trail” – A How-to Guide for Visiting Tequila Country
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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4 years ago 3 Classic Tequila Cocktail Recipes You Need to Know By Heart
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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4 years ago Tiki Expert Paul McGee’s 3 Ways to Shake Up Your Swizzle
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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4 years ago 5 Ways You’re Probably Messing Up Your Mojito
Rum, lime, simple syrup, mint. Keep it simple and you’ll realize what makes this drink a classic.
The mojito— a quintessential summertime Cuban cocktail—comes from the African word ‘mojo’, which …
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4 years ago Pulque’s Comeback: 5 Best Pulquerias in Mexico City
The Younger Generation Reclaims its Drinking History
Made from the fermented sap of agave—the same ingredient that tequila and mezcal are distilled from—pulque (said POOL-kay) dates back to when the …
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