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8 Easy Mocktails for Simple and Clean Sipping
Easy mocktails are at the top of everyone’s must-Google list right now, and with good reason – it’s the trend that keeps on trending! From sober-curious Gen Z trendsetters to folks who simply like to keep it clean so they can live their best lives, there are many reasons why non-alcoholic cocktails enjoy an extended […]
Now Trending: Easy Mezcal Cocktails for Agave Lovers
Before we even get started on all our epic mezcal cocktails, we want to make sure that you know the difference between mezcal and tequila: Tequila is made with the blue Weber agave plant. Mezcal is made with over 40 agave species. Tequila is made from the sugars of steamed agave plants (above ground). Mezcal […]
9 Bourbon-Based Summer Cocktails to Beat the Heat
Bourbon is probably not the first drink you reach for on a hot summer’s day. With its dark color and warming, rich flavor, it makes sense that it’s a popular choice in fall and winter. But here’s the trick: bourbon-based summer cocktails are enjoyable and very refreshing when mixed correctly. So, if it’s so hot […]
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 […]
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Jump on the Latest Boba Cocktail Trend with These 3 Cocktails
If you spend a fair amount of time on TikTok or Instagram as a foodie, odds are you’ve come across a few gorgeous-looking boba cocktails by now. So fun, right? Also known as bubble tea, or pearl milk tea, these cute, photogenic drinks have actually been a thing in most Asian countries since the 1980s. […]
20 Aperol Cocktail Recipes to Try Today
For over a hundred years, Aperol cocktail recipes have been tantalizing cocktail drinkers the world over. Its vibrant orange color and flavor with its blend of flowers, herbs, and roots give it an unmistakable presence in any glass. The Aperol Spritz is often credited for cementing its iconic status, but the number of Aperol cocktail […]
20 Apple Cider Cocktail Recipes To Spice Up Your Fall
Celebrate this wonderful season by sipping on these delicious apple cider cocktail recipes, packed with all the fall flavors and ideal to share with your loved ones on Thanksgiving, Christmas or at a get-together. From spicy twists to the classics like Mojitos and Margaritas, to decadent dessert-like cocktails, apple cider is the real star of […]
13 Delicious Mule Cocktails to Make at Home
The Moscow Mule has been around since the 1940s and it’s a classic combination that’s opened up the door to loads of exciting variations and twists. We’ve searched far and wide and have done all the donkey work to find the best mule cocktails you can easily make at home. If you didn’t know any […]
10 Cocktails to Satisfy a Sweet Tooth
So, get this, our recent lifestyle survey revealed that all genders (men included!) prefer sweet-tasting cocktails. A whopping 40% of all respondents chose sweet-tasting cocktails, followed by fruity cocktails (28%). Bitter flavors were much lower on the list. To lean into this trend, here are 10 cocktails to satisfy just about any sweet tooth: […]
11 Most Popular Après Ski Drinks After a Day at the Snow
Après Ski drinks is a popular pastime enjoyed in ski countries across the globe. It’s a French term, which literally means “after-ski” and for many, this drinks tradition is just as important as the skiing itself. So, if you’re reading this from your mountain lodge in Aspen (lucky you!), or if you’re stuck at […]
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 […]
10 of the Best Tiki Cocktails
When it comes to crowd–pleasing cocktails, tiki cocktails are in a league of their own. The best tiki cocktails go all out on the tropical vibe. They’re sweet, mostly made with rum, and always with a flamboyant, vibrant garnish bursting out of the glass. The tiki craze spawned from the Great Depression when two kingpins […]
Kanpai! 10 Japanese Whiskey Cocktails to Master
Even though Japan is more famous for its shochu and sake, it’s become one of the world’s best whiskey producers over the last few years. So, it stands to reason that there’s a whole world of Japanese whiskey cocktails waiting to be discovered. Excited yet? So are we! As most of you will know, […]
Pop the Cork: Our Best Cocktails with Champagne
Welcome to the only excuse you need to crack open your favorite bottle of bubbly with our list of tempting cocktails with Champagne. From the classics we all love to fun twists on old-school favorites, these refreshing Champagne cocktails will be a hit at your next event. Classic Mimosa All hail the queen of brunch! […]
11 Sublime Lime Cocktails You Gotta Try
If you find lime cocktails utterly sublime, step right this way, honey; we’ve got you covered. See, we are not technically allowed to play favorites, but cocktails with lime juice in the mix are just so divine that it’s hard not to… So, to get you ready to zest with the best, here are 11 […]
Now Trending: Easy Mezcal Cocktails for Agave Lovers
Before we even get started on all our epic mezcal cocktails, we want to make sure that you know the difference between mezcal and tequila: Tequila is made with the blue Weber agave plant. Mezcal is made with over 40 agave species. Tequila is made from the sugars of steamed agave plants (above ground). Mezcal […]
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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 […]
The Easiest Way to Make Pitcher-Perfect Batching Cocktails for a Crowd
Batching cocktails can seem a little tricky at first blush, but it’s fun and easy to do once you know the basics. The joy of batched drinks really comes into play when you’re in charge of cocktails for a party and don’t want to spend the whole night shaking up single-serving sippers. If you’re looking […]
Don’t Waste a Drop! Your Ultimate Guide to Alcohol Expiration
Does alcohol expire? A deceptively complex question to answer, that one! Happily, you’ve come to the right place. See, alcohol waste is a proper swear word in these hallowed cocktail halls, so we know exactly how long liquor is good for, what makes liquor go bad, and what you can do to ensure you don’t […]
19 Delicious Spring Cocktails Perfect for the Warmer Months
Slow down and smell the flowers! We’ve got a blooming lovely selection of spring cocktails that are tailor-made for celebrating longer days, warmer weather, and Mother Nature shrugging off her winter layers to get all pretty. Here are 19 of our favorite drinks to serve when the blooms peep out and it’s time to usher […]
The 10 Most Popular Cocktails in the World (2023)
What is the secret sauce behind creating popular cocktails? Is it a catchy name, a flashy glass, or a long list of hard-to-find ingredients? Or is it something else entirely? There are a select few cocktails that captured the world’s imagination. They’re the ones that break through culture and language barriers and change the course […]
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 […]