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The World’s 50 Best Bars were announced on Nov. 5 in London via a virtual awards ceremony, with the city’s Connaught Bar clinching the No. 1 spot. The bar — which ranked No. 2 last year — traded places with 2019′s top slot, New York’s Dante, which moved to second place this year. Full Article

If you read our story about Historical Figures Who Probably Drank Too Much, you probably noticed that wine was the main (well, only) drink of choice for the ancient world. When did the stronger stuff hit the market? When was the first, say, whiskey developed? It’s said that ancient Mesopotamia (or Egypt, possibly) first developed distillation to create perfumes, but there’s no written ...[Read More]

It’s the time of year for warm cocktails and lots of whiskey. Here are some fun recipes if you want to try something new. Cranberry Apple Hot Toddy–A fun, sweeter twist on the traditional hot toddy puts emphasis on the fall flavors of apple and cranberry. Ingredients 1.5 ounces bourbon 2 ounces of apple juice 3 ounces cranberry juice 1 tsp honey 1/2 lemon’s juice Star anise pod a...[Read More]

Many purists will tell you that serving a Manhattan over ice makes a completely different drink. It is true that most Manhattans don’t include ice, but that doesn’t mean you can’t try it on the rocks. The ice melting will dilute the cocktail, which may change the flavor if you’re used to it being served in a chilled glass. Despite what some bartenders might tell you, it rea...[Read More]

Ever wondered if historical figures were able to achieve success while being very drunk? Turns out, it’s not just possible, but it’s happened many times. Here’s a few who marked history with a cocktail in hand. Alexander the Great–Alexander a great general and effective leader (at least in the beginning). This king from ancient Macedonia conquered much of the ancient world ...[Read More]