I’m admittedly a sucker for crushable summertime poolside cocktails – even those that run on the sweet side! And the electric lemonade (also known as the electric blue lemonade) most definitely fits that bill. Electric lemonade is so easy to make, incredibly refreshing, and most importantly – super tasty. And it’s definitely on the sweeter …
To some, the idea of a margarita which doesn’t include tequila might sound borderline sac-religious. But the truth is, you can make some pretty fantastic margs with rum! Rum margaritas are a great change of pace from the traditional tequila or the perfect option for those who just simply aren’t tequila fans. Either way, our …
When it comes to making excellent drinks, it’s hard to overstate the importance of ice. Proper ice can be the difference between a sub standard cocktail and the sort of drink that leaves a lasting impression. And if you need to produce ice in large quantities, a commercial ice maker is definitely the way to …
The breakfast shot, also known in some parts as the Irish breakfast shot or the pancake breakfast shot, is a surefire way to get your brunch off to a fast start. This shot is sweet, smooth, tasty, and an undeniably fun beverage to pair with your meal. Jameson whiskey and butterscotch schnapps are the hallmarks …
If you’ve spent time around wine, odds are you know that wine is best served chilled. No matter whether you’re pouring a red or a white, you need to have the proper equipment on hand to serve your wine at its optimal temperature. In an ideal world, your wine can cool in a dual zone …
One of the most fun aspects of mixology to me is the never ending process of finding new ways to enhance cocktails. There’s a never ending well of ideas and possibilities to potentially take your evening sipper to the next level. While smoked cocktails are hardly a new phenomenon, it’s definitely one of those things …
Part of what makes wine so much fun is the bottomless well of learning and knowledge that comes with the experience. And if you’ve been around wine for even a small amount of time, you’ve probably heard that the way you store your wine matters. Do it right, and you’ll bring out beautiful flavors, aromas, …
There’s no denying that a frozen margarita is often times just what the doctor ordered on a hot summer day. Whether it’s poolside or alongside some kick ass fajitas, a margarita is the sort of cocktail that elevates the experience. Of course, it helps immensely to have the right equipment when you set out to …
I’m usually quite the skeptic when it comes to celebrity backed spirits – often times these heavily branded boozes lack the sort of substance you want to see in your liquor cabinet. So you can imagine the first time I came across marketing materials with a Casamigos bottle next to that handsome George Clooney face, …
A guide on hangovers; why we get them, how to relieve them, and how to prevent them. Introduction Most of us who get drunk suffer from a hangover in the morning – this is something everybody learns when they become legal drinkers. If you’re here, you might have a hangover right now. If that’s the …