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A Beginner’s Guide to Cynar & the Best Cynar Cocktails

A Beginner’s Guide to Cynar & the Best Cynar Cocktails

Cynar cocktails are leading the vanguard in new and exciting drinks, and there is literally nothing else you should be drinking on National Artichoke Day, celebrated on March 16th. Not because Cynar tastes like artichokes, but because it’s made with artichoke leaves. It’s a boldly bitter Italian liqueur that deserves a place of honor in […]

9 Tasty Cointreau Substitutes to Try in 2023

9 Tasty Cointreau Substitutes to Try in 2023

Looking for a new Cointreau substitute to add some zest to your cocktails? If you’re keen on discovering some new varieties of orange liqueur, it’s time to mix things up and explore some exciting alternatives. We have 9 delicious substitutes for Cointreau that will elevate your mixology game.   Whether you prefer the bold flavor of […]

14 Egg-citing Easter Cocktails to Celebrate a Hoppy Spring in 2023

14 Egg-citing Easter Cocktails to Celebrate a Hoppy Spring in 2023

Easter is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than with some delicious Easter cocktails? Whether you’re hosting a springtime brunch or just looking to enjoy some festive drinks, these cocktails will put a spring in your step. From sweet and fruity to bubbly and refreshing, there’s something for everyone in this […]

7 Easy Scotch Cocktails to Make at Your Next Shindig 

7 Easy Scotch Cocktails to Make at Your Next Shindig 

Gather round wee lassies and laddies, because we’re off to the land that invented the nectar of the gods! That’s right, it’s time for a Scotch cocktail adventure, so throw on your best tartan, grab a walking stick and let’s hit the road.    1. Scotch Old Fashioned The Old Fashioned is not only a delicious […]

Fermented Cocktails: Why They’re Growing in Popularity

Fermented Cocktails: Why They’re Growing in Popularity

 If you’ve ever fermented anything, then you’ll know just how magical the process is. Millions of invisible microorganisms work in unison to rise bread, ferment kimchi, turn grapes into wine, and barley into beer. It’s an age-old process, and it’s never been more popular than it is right now. Fermented cocktails have popped up in […]

12 Rye Whiskey Cocktails to Make at Home

12 Rye Whiskey Cocktails to Make at Home

If sugar, spice, and everything nice is your thing, you’ll love our list of best rye cocktails. We’ve got everything from icons and stalwarts, to riffs upon riffs of new and exciting drinks. There’s something for everyone, and even if the spicy edge of rye makes you nervous, we guarantee there’s a cocktail in here […]

10 Simple Cognac Cocktails to Impress Your Friends

10 Simple Cognac Cocktails to Impress Your Friends

Cognac has long been the drink of French nobility. Even saying the word aloud, conjures up images of aristocrats in powdered wigs, looking down their noses at you while sipping a vintage you can’t afford. Luckily for us, those days are gone, and while Cognac still carries a regal air, it’s available for everyone to […]

15 Delicious Indian Cocktails to Make at Home

15 Delicious Indian Cocktails to Make at Home

Ladies and gentlemen, this is your Cocktail Captain speaking. We are currently flying at 30 000 feet, and we’re juuust about to begin our descent into the land of Indian cocktails. It’s a balmy summer day down there but don’t worry; we’ve got a selection of cocktails to help you beat the heat. There are […]

Fan the Flames of Festivity with these 10 Falernum Cocktails 

Fan the Flames of Festivity with these 10 Falernum Cocktails 

If you love all things Caribbean, you will most certainly be into Falernum cocktails.  This versatile, alcohol-based syrup liqueur is made with sweet almonds, and comes to the party with flavors of ginger, lime, allspice, and cloves. Typically used in tiki cocktails and drinks that call for a rich and nutty component, it’s a great […]

What’s the Difference Between Rye Whiskey & Bourbon 

What’s the Difference Between Rye Whiskey & Bourbon 

Bourbon and rye are as American as hotdogs and apple pie. With rich histories and complex flavors, the two have been delighting cocktail drinkers for over 200 years. Each whiskey adds something unique, and many classic cocktails are bourbon or rye-based. But, even though they’re made similarly, they’re not the same thing. Join us as […]

12 Honey Syrup Cocktails that Zzzing with Sweetness

12 Honey Syrup Cocktails that Zzzing with Sweetness

We love honey syrup cocktails because they come to the party with an interesting depth of flavor that isn’t always apparent in drinks made with other simple syrups. Whether it’s the notion of bees on the wing adding their zingy energy to the mix, or the wide variety of flavor notes that typify honey from […]

10 Averna Cocktail Recipes & Guide to the Italian Amaro 

10 Averna Cocktail Recipes & Guide to the Italian Amaro 

Sicily has always been a popular destination, but right now, it’s having a glorious moment in the sun with the culmination of The White Lotus season 2. Viewers across the globe have fallen in love with its blue seas and rocky coastlines. While the Aperol Spritz stole the show, Sicily is also home to another […]