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 …
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) …
I can’t think of many things that can improve a summer cocktail party other than an Aperol Spritz or a Negroni. The tangy bitterness found in both of those cocktails can be attributed to the Campari and Aperol liqueurs that are added. Though these spirits have functioned as an apéritif – something to stimulate your …
Storing wine in a decanter is a fantastic way to allow your wine to breathe, and absorb more oxygen. This can help wine connoisseurs to truly enjoy the full complexity of flavors. However, to get the best out of your decanter, you will need to wash it after every use. This is so that you …
White wine and aeration are two words that do not normally go hand-in-hand unlike red wine. We all know that a young red needs time to breathe in order for its delicious flavor to be fully realized. Unlike a red, a white wine does not contain a lot of bitter tannins, so the aeration step …
Reading the tasting notes on a bottle of wine can confuse that first mouthful. Notes of plum? A lingering finish of blackberry? A hint of peppercorn? None of that quite seems to be there. Instead, you find the flavors are mostly overwhelmed by a taste of alcohol, and a smell of sulfur. This is where …
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Ever wander through the liquor aisles and feel overwhelmed by the number of different brands in the vodka section? Read our recommended vodka brands that will elevate all your vodka cocktails, especially the iconic Moscow Mule! Why are there so many vodkas? Every country has its own way of distilling ingredients to create alcohol. The …
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Using exceptional liquors and alcohol is an obvious way to elevate your cocktail. But, focusing on the finer details, like using crystal clear ice cubes, can be equally impressive. Read on to learn how you can elevate your cocktails and make crystal clear ice cubes at home! Your guests will love it, and you’ll be …
These cocktails are both boozy, timeless, and contain similar ingredients. If you are confused what the main difference is between Manhattan and Old Fashioned cocktails, you are not alone. Read on to learn more about these drinks and what makes them unique! Manhattan Cocktail Overview This drink dominated the East Coast and has been a …
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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 …
