Some people think you can stick any cheap spirit in a cocktail, and still get good results. This might be true for college kegers, but dinner party guests will not be impressed by your budget take on the Mai Tai. Instead, you need to find a spirit that balances the flavors of the cocktail, adds …
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There are lots of different cocktails you can make with rum, all with a unique flavour. One of the most popular rum cocktails is a Dark and Stormy, which was first created after the First World War. The history of the drink first begins in 1806, when James Gosling’s boat docked in Bermuda instead of …
Having the privilege to taste Hennessy Pure White Cognac is a rarity, if you have tasted it, you are certainly very lucky. There are many wonderful beverages out there that are hardly in the reach of most people. However, this particular beverage is especially elusive. If you are a lover of drinks tasting or just …
The craft beer revolution has led to some great things in the world of brewing, and the Sierra Nevada Brewing Company had a lot to do with that. Now the brand is turning their sights to another market that’s ready to explode: hard kombucha. With Strainge Beast, Sierra Nevada are trying their hand at the …
Have you ever sat down after a large meal and wished that your stomach would just digest it faster so you wouldn’t feel so tired? Well, the Italians have had a solution to this problem for a long time – it is a little digestif called limoncello. Limoncello is a lemon flavored digestif that originated …
Whiskey drinkers will know that one of the best drinks out there is a Manhattan cocktail. The first Manhattan, believe it or not, was made in the Manhattan Club, which is located in New York. It came to prominence in the 1880s. Though the name of the person who made it is not known. It …
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 …