Whether you’ve come down with a serious case of the sniffles, or you simply want to warm your soul on a sodden winter day, a hot toddy is just what the (boozy) doctor ordered. However, while pretty much any old whiskey will suffice in a pinch, if you really want that hot toddy to pop, …
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A cool Mojito is the perfect beverage to enjoy on a hot summer day. The refreshing soda water and lime juice combined with sweet mojito rum will have you feeling like you’re reclining on a Caribbean cruise – even if you’re just soaking up the sun in your backyard! However, there is one (often overlooked) …
When it comes to blended Scotch whiskeys, Johnnie Walker Black Label is one that comes to mind with most whiskey drinkers. Even single malt connoisseurs will have a hard time putting their noses up at this beverage. Compared to many other blended Scotch whiskeys on the market, this Black Label is one of the most …
We’ve all experienced that random weeknight that turned into a bar crawl. Before you knew it, the word ‘tequila’ was uttered, followed by the sight of your buddy walking over to your table, carrying a tray of little glasses filled with the clear liquid that smells of every bad decision you ever made. You have …
Whiskey has a strong flavour which can often put people off drinking it neat. Some whiskeys also have a bit of a burning sensation as you sip it. A great way to make neat whiskey more enjoyable is to follow it up with a chaser of some kind. A whiskey chaser is a drink that …
After a long, hard, working week, there is nothing more rewarding than treating yourself to a cocktail. Whether you go out to a bar for your cocktails or you make them at home, you strive for excellent tasting drinks that carry you off to an exotic island with their beautifully combined flavors. With a cocktail, …
There are few fresher cocktails to toast with than a French 75. With only four ingredients, the libation is a relatively simple one to prepare too. All the equipment you need is a cocktail shaker, some ice cubes, and a few Champagne flutes to serve. Those four staple ingredients are chilled sparkling wine, simple syrup, …
You’ve just turned 21, and you want to celebrate your birthday in style by buying your very first (legal) drink. We trust that you won’t have had many encounters with alcohol up to that point, so when you walk into a bar or a liquor store, how will you know what to go for? After …
Cask strength is also known as barrel proof, which signifies that your bourbon has been poured straight from the barrel as it is, without being diluted. Depending on the type of person you are, this may be catastrophic or something that isn’t worth the fuss over as it’s bourbon, it tastes smooth regardless of whether …
Amaretto is an Italian, almond-flavored liqueur packed with flavors of marzipan and caramelized sugar. Amaretto, in Italian, is a diminutive of the word amaro and directly translates to“a little bitter”. The word is derived from the Latin name of the bitter almond, Mandoria amara. Amaretto has been made in Italy for centuries and was originally …
