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10 St. Patrick's Day Mocktails to Celebrate in 2024
Are ye feelin’ the luck of the Irish, but keen to keep things booze-free with some tasty St. Patrick’s Day mocktails at this year’s shindig? Well, fret no more! Gather ’round the shillin’, lads and lasses. From shamrock-hued sparklers to leprechaun-approved smoothies, these non-alcoholic drinks are the perfect way to celebrate the craic without a […]
10 Playful Paloma Variations for Picture-Perfect Sipping
It’s time to take a deep dive into tasty Paloma variations, friends! Listen, we’re not allowed to play favorites with cocktails around here, but the classic Paloma has room for loads of delicious and interesting variations. Needless to say, we adore any iterations of this zesty bestie. Ready to get inspired? Let’s go! What’s in […]
The Complete Guide to Simple Syrups
Simple syrup is the little unsung hero of the home bar, and the best part is that there are so many simple syrup flavors to play with! Essentially, it’s just sugar and water having a dance party, creating this sweet, versatile canvas that you can customize with almost anything. From herbs, and fruits, to coffee […]
Best Clarified Cocktails: Recipes & Techniques for Perfectly Clear Drinks
When it comes to mastering the art of clarified cocktails, the most important thing to realize is that there is a fair amount of magical, science-y things involved. Clarification involves removing impurities and cloudiness from a cocktail to achieve a crystal-clear appearance without sacrificing flavor, and while it’s tricky, it’s also 100% awesome. This […]
How to Make Strawberry Syrup for Drinks
If you’ve been on the lookout for a really good strawberry syrup for cocktails, we’ve got excellent news – you don’t have to buy it; you can make it at home! That’s right – when the summer harvest rolls around with baskets of plump, sun-ripened strawberries you can turn it into an amazing cocktail ingredient […]
What is the Difference Between a Gibson and Martini Drink?
The Gibson vs Martini debate is one that drinkers have long argued about in smoky bars around the world. Which one is better? Which one is more sophisticated? And why does the Gibson get its own name when technically it’s just a Martini? To answer all these questions, we must do a deep-dive into the […]
Easy Tea Cocktails for Chilled Celebrations
Yes, dear reader, tea cocktails are 100% a thing – and what a thing it is! Humankind has been enjoying tea in all its wonderful guises for centuries (since around 2700 BCE already), so it only makes sense that we were going to pair it with some great spirits sooner or later. Here is our […]
5 Presidential Cocktails for Star-Spangled Sipping
When the star-spangled energy becomes almost tangible on occasions like the 4th of July or around election season, it’s time to pour a few presidential cocktails. After all, every now and again it’s fun to channel all that patriotic pride into a few thematic eats and treats. So, without further ado, here are five of […]
Cocktail Chemistry: How to Make Dry Ice Drinks
Can you drink cocktails with dry ice? Absolutely! If you know what you’re doing. Add some magic to your next cocktail party and discover how to make dry ice drinks. Working with dry ice for cocktails is tricky, and you want to be sure you understand how to use it to make dry ice cocktails […]
Shimmering Sensations: How to Make Cocktails Sparkle
Sometimes all you need is a glittery drink, a disco ball, great tunes, and a dance floor. If you’re planning a celebration that calls for shimmery cocktails, you’re at the right party. Learn how to make cocktails sparkle and the different drinks you can mix up at home. We suggest making these for a dazzling […]
10 Classic Prosecco Cocktails for Festive Celebrations
What is a festive occasion without some classic Prosecco cocktails in the mix? Not sparkly enough, friend! When life gives you and your crew cause for celebration, it’s time to get bubbly. To help you serve up some clinking good times we’ve rounded up ten of the most amazing drinks you can make with Prosecco. […]
What are the 6 Basic Cocktails?
If you are wondering what the six basic cocktails are, you are likely at the start of a full-on cocktail-making appreciation journey, and we’re here for that bold exploration energy! The good news is that there are a few basic cocktails to know that will set the scene for a nice solid understanding of the […]