Every stalwart fan of coffee has their own unique set of preferences when it comes to their favorite beverage. Whether it’s a favorite dark or light roast, a die-hard brand fan of the major companies like Starbucks, or a preferred coffee bean region, coffee lovers are notoriously picky when they’ve found their niche! The same …
There are a variety of good rums available, with flavors to fit almost any taste or preference. However, some of the best rum comes from Puerto Rico, a beautiful island where numerous families have been blending and distilling for decades. This practice of passing down the business may be one of the reasons why so …
Kombucha went from being an underappreciated fermented tea, to a staple of grocery stores and restaurants all over the place. Fizzy, sweet, and tangy, this is a completely unique drink that has amassed a huge following. Now, hard kombucha is hoping to continue the trend. Hard kombucha is typically enjoyed as an alternative to beer, …
If you’re looking for a strong drink with a slightly bitter, distinctly herbal aftertaste, you should try your hand at mixing a Manhattan! The Manhattan cocktail was invented in 1894 at New York City’s Waldorf Astoria hotel, which is located in (you guessed it) Manhattan. Originally, the cocktail was named the Rob Roy Manhattan, presumably …
A julep is an elixir that promotes vitality and good health. Add Kentucky Bourbon to that base elixir, and now you’ve got yourself an iconic drink that we all know as the Mint Julep cocktail! History of the Mint Julep The Mint Julep is a bourbon-based cocktail that earned its place in cocktail history in …
Whether you are after a zingy shot to kick start your evening, or a delicious cocktail to sip on in the sunshine, tequila is the perfect spirit for the job. In fact, tequila has been delighting our taste buds for centuries with its distinctive citrus flavor that is both fresh and smooth. The beverage has …
If you have ever been to the Kentucky Derby or had an interest in the deep South of America, then you can be sure that you have come across the very tasty mint julep. This is something to be enjoyed on a hot summer’s day, known for its potency and freshness. But one of the …
Are you someone who has an irresistible sweet tooth? Is chocolate that one thing you crave when you’re snuggled up on your couch? Do you constantly find yourself in an internal battle on whether you should pop open that bottle of Pinot Grigio, or rip open that packet of Hershey’s? What if we told you, …
Picking out the best bourbon from a lineup can be challenging by itself, but creating the perfect Old Fashioned? That can feel too complicated. Some might scoff and say to pick up any old high-quality bourbon, but in reality, you have to consider the notes of the beverage as well as the quality. This traditional …
If you like Piña Coladas, listen up. *no getting caught in the rain required*. If it’s time for you to whip up everyone’s favorite summertime staple drink, you have one very important factor to consider: the rum. Everyone knows that the right rum can literally make or break your Piña Colada. No matter how creamy …