The Vanilla Hack To Upgrade Whiskey Right In The Bottle
Making your own vanilla-infused whiskey is as simple as popping a vanilla bean directly into your bottle, and tasting daily as its flavor develops.
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How To Spike Your Starbucks Vanilla Latte For A Tasty Kick
Vanilla lattes are nice enough on their own, but you can take your Starbucks favorite home and add alcohol to create the cocktail of your dreams. -
Mix Up Your Next Martini Night With Sake
A classic gin martini is always a good staple drink, but if you want to mix things up, try adding in another spirit like Japanese sake for a different cocktail. -
The Unsanitary Way The Screwdriver Cocktail Got Its Name
If you wondered how the screwdriver got its name and assumed it had something to do with real screwdrivers, you're bang on. Or at least that's what legends say. -
The Hands-Down Best Type Of Glass For Tasting Tequila
If you want to taste tequila like a pro, then put down the shot glass. There's actually a more refined drinking vessel that experts agree is the best. -
How Long You Have To Drink An Open Tequila Bottle For The Best Flavor
Tequila has a reputation as a long-lasting spirit, but fans still ought to know how long an opened bottle lasts and how to protect it from deterioration. -
Ina Garten's Foolproof Technique For Tasty Daiquiris
For a daiquiri that's ice cold and super smooth, follow Ina Garten's simple tip that puts special emphasis on an often-overlooked step. -
Upgrade Your Vermouth Game For An Elevated Manhattan, According To A Whiskey Expert
Chris Blatner spoke with Food Republic about upgrading a basic Manhattan cocktail's flavor profile by playing around with different vermouth choices. -
How Long You Have To Drink An Open Vodka Bottle For The Best Flavor
Unfortunately, like all liquor and alcohol, an opened bottle of vodka will only last so long. Here's how long it will stay fresh and how to best store it. -
What Makes Armagnac And Cognac Different?
Geography plays a crucial role in the difference between Armagnac and Cognac, two French brandies that are notable for their complex flavors. -
How Ina Garten Makes Her Iconic Cosmopolitan Cocktail For A Crowd
Ina Garten, Queen of the Hamptons, is known for hosting prowess, so it's little surprise that she has the perfect batch cosmo recipe up her sleeve. -
Does Whiskey Actually Get Better With Age?
The saying goes that, with time, everything improves - and much like wine, whiskey too gets better with age. But there are some parameters involved. -
Why Liquor Bottles Come In So Many Different Shapes
From rum to tequila and vodka, liquor bottles can come in so many different shapes, sizes, and designs - but did you ever wonder why that is? -
Why Bourbon Doesn't Make The Best Manhattan, According To A Whiskey Expert
A Manhattan is a simple drink with few ingredients, which makes it more important to nail the recipe. According to a whiskey expert, swap bourbon for rye. -
Use A Whip Shake For The Frothiest Cocktails Of Your Life
The whip shake is performed very quickly in a short back-and-forth motion until the ice melts, and the drink achieves its desired frothy texture. -
What Is A 'Dirty Dump' Cocktail?
You may have seen the term dirty dump floating around on social media or overheard it at your local watering hole, but what does it really mean? -
Miso Is The Umami Ingredient Your Spicy Cocktails Need ASAP
There are plenty of ways to amp up the umami factor of savory cocktails, but if you haven't tried adding miso to the mix, you need to for a burst of flavor. -
The Singapore Speakeasy Synthesis Is Based Around Traditional Chinese Medicine
Singapore is having a cocktail renaissance as of late, and there's no finer example of the ways local bars are pushing the envelope than the spot Synthesis. -
What Makes Alpine Liqueur Unique (And It's Not The Mountains)
Now increasingly popular outside the Alps, the unique and herbal liqueur génépy is endlessly versatile, and can be served in a number of different ways. -
The Reason Johnnie Walker Blue Is So Expensive
Johnnie Walker Blue Label has been a premier luxury whisky since the 1990s, and its strict rules for quality prove that it deserves to carry its price tag. -
The Easiest Way To Make Frozen Margaritas Without A Blender
Every now and again, we just need a frozen margarita, okay? But what happens when the blender's busted? Fortunately, you can still make the slushy cocktail. -
What To Drink With Chicken Piccata For Beautiful Flavor Harmony
Are you planning on making chicken piccata and want to wow your dinner guests with the best beverage pairings? You've come to the right place. -
How Long Sake Will Maintain Its Flavor After Opening
Sake is a delicious alcohol that's worth getting to know, but learning how to store it and when it goes bad is just as important as learning how to enjoy it. -
5 Unique Whiskey Cocktails To Drink For The Cool Factor
Whiskey is perfect when sipped on its own or on the rocks, but it makes a striking cocktail, too, especially when in these unique and delicious picks. -
Overnight Sangria Adds The Perfect Touch To Valentine's Day
If you want to spice up your Valentine's Day celebration, you may want to get your pitcher of sangria going the night beforehand to let the flavors mingle. -
Break Out Your Frother Tool For The Smoothest Tequila Of Your Life
Yes, it's true: You can use a milk frother to introduce more aeration into your next tequila drink, resulting in a delightfully smooth-tasting spirit. -
How Much Whiskey One Barrel Actually Holds, In Bottles
It's pretty commonly known that whiskey is aged in barrels, but how large is each barrel? How much does one really hold, and how many bottles does it make?
