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The Best Vodka for Less

Vodka: the versatile clear liquor perfect for any situation. Whether you’re mixing it in a cocktail or drinking it straight, here are some great brands to try for under $100. –Crystal Head...[Read More]

Drinking with the Stars (Part 1 of ???)

Ever wondered what famous people drink? Learn a few celebrities’ go-to alcohol below. –Pierce Brosnan We all know 007’s favorite drink is a vodka martini, “shaken, not stirred....[Read More]

Does the Ice in a Cocktail Really Matter?

We’ve all done it. It’s an hour before your party, and you remembered all the booze and mixers you needed. When you go to your freezer, you realize you have no ice. After muttering a strin...[Read More]

Let’s Talk Martinis

Gin or vodka? Dry or wet? Shaken or stirred? Martinis are classic, but if you’re not a bartender, it can be confusing to start drinking them. Don’t be intimidated. The original martinis we...[Read More]

What’s the Deal with Vermouth?

Vermouth is a fortified wine that is used in many cocktails as a standard ingredient. While there are both “sweet” and “dry” varieties, a sweet vermouth isn’t going to ta...[Read More]

How to Make a Manhattan–and How to Make it Interesting

The Manhattan is a pretty simple drink, usually including the standard whiskey, vermouth and bitters. Here’s an easy recipe to try: 2 ounces rye whiskey 1 ounce sweet vermouth 2 dashes Angostura bitte...[Read More]

What is a Craft Cocktail Bar, and Why Does it Matter?

People will tell you that a “craft” cocktail is just a more expensive version of a regular drink, but it’s not that simple: we’ve all been to college bars and tourist traps that charge way too much fo...[Read More]

Affordable Whiskeys to Try Now

When looking for a decent, affordable whiskey, most will reach for a name brand on the shelf. Jameson, Johnnie Walker, Jim Bean, and Jack Daniels all come to mind. Most whiskey fans will tell you thes...[Read More]

The Possibly True History of the Manhattan

In the present day, the Manhattan recipe is so common that its history has largely been lost to time. The most famous origin story states that Lady Randolph Churchill, mother of Winston Churchill, hel...[Read More]

Cocktail Post

Of all delectable islands the Neverland is the snuggest and most compact, not large and sprawly, you know, with tedious distances between one adventure and another, but nicely crammed. When you play a...[Read More]

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