Lovers of creamy milkshake-like cocktails will delight in the Pink Squirrel, a simple concoction that uses a very special ingredient for color and flavor.
When you visit a speakeasy it's a good idea to know the kinds of cocktails bartenders would rather not make. It's sorta like the proverb: When in Rome ...
Tequila has a range of flavors and aromas that improve with age, and añejo and extra añejo tequilas take the longest to mature. So, what's the difference?
Pont and Chartreuse are easy to mix up, as they both have green hues and botanical flavors. However, their ingredients and history are quite different.
With rye whiskey and sweet vermouth as the backbone, Remember the Maine, a cocktail named after a battleship, is somewhat similar to a Manhattan cocktail.
Meatloaf is a staple in many households, the perfect easy, no-fuss dinner, but you can jazz it up and instantly elevate it with a splash of this spirit.
Food Republic asked Molly Horn, Chief Mixologist and Spirits Educator at Total Wine & More, to share some tips about how to use crème de cassis in mixed drinks.
Most bar cards have the typical vodka, whiskey, tequila selections but what about less popular bottles? Our expert shares three underrated liqueurs to stock.
A warm mug of Irish coffee is an unbelievable treat. But have you ever tried a Mexican coffee cocktail? Here's what sets the two apart and how to make them.
Mimosas are the perfect brunch cocktail - light, refreshing, and easy to drink. But how much Champagne should you allocate per guest for your next brunch?
Despite the versatility of tequila as a spirit, all tequilas are alike in one very specific aspect: a special ratio determined by the Mexican government.
What's green, mean, and packs a seriously boozy punch? It's the hand grenade cocktail. An explosive libation that is popular with revelers in New Orleans.
Beer drinkers might love this twist on an espresso martini more than the original, with a light fizz and complex coffee and chocolate notes for a crisp sipper.
You don't need to be a bartender to mix perfectly consistent and balanced drinks for your guests every time, as a scale will already get you halfway there.
Ocean Spray is now known for its many fruit juices, but decades ago, it got into the cocktail game. This famous, simple cocktail is the legacy it left behind.
Whiskey cocktails are popular, but the same can't be said of the Old Overholt cocktail. It's a strange fate, considering the whiskey it was made to highlight.
Not all tiki cocktails feature the spirit you would expect, rum. Instead, drinks like the Saturn use an herbaceous alternative that pairs well with the tropics.
Food Republic consulted Cédric Vongerichten, executive chef and owner of Wayan in New York, to get some advice on the best liquor to use when flambeing food.
Cocktail enthusiasts probably have a bottle of this essential spirit stashed in their cabinets, ready for mixing up this classic and straightforward drink.