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  • Whiskey highball cocktails with lemon wedges with a jigger and a bottle of whiskey

    What's The Best Ratio For Making A Highball Cocktail?

    A highball cocktail (or mixed drink, if you prefer) features a spirit, usually whiskey, and some sort of soda topper, but what's the best ratio?

    By Louise Rhind-Tutt Read More
  • Glass of eggnog with cinnamon sticks and grated nutmeg on a rustic wooden table

    The Best Type Of Alcohol To Use For Traditional Eggnog

    'Tis the season for eggnog to hit the shelves again. Those looking for a traditional spiked version of this drink should reach for this type of booze.

    By Eli Cohen Read More
  • A gold rush cocktail is topped with a cherry, fresh mint, and a candied orange slice

    The Simple Bee's Knees Variation You Need To Try

    A bee's knees may be seeing a resurgence as of late, but there are plenty of other sours you can make with a few simple tweaks for equally delicious drinks.

    By Lesley Jacobs Solmonson Read More
  • A variety of Blood Marys with different garnishes

    Flavor Your Ice For A More Robust Bloody Mary

    Amidst all the discussion about the best boosters or garnishes to add to a Bloody Mary, there's one element that's been overlooked: the ice.

    By Jack Rose Read More
  • Boozy Refreshing White Wine Spritzer with a Lemon Peel

    The Ice Cube Trick For Preventing Watered-Down Spritzers

    A cold cocktail is ideal, but a water down one? No one wants a spiritless spritzer. To keep it crispy and delicious, try making these ice cubes instead.

    By Jordyn Stone Read More
  • Person stirring a cocktail with a bar spoon

    Do You Really Need A Bar Spoon For Better Cocktails?

    If you want to make great quality cocktails at home, you might think you have to do like the pros do. But is a bar spoon really a necessary tool to have?

    By Adam Raphael Read More
  • Three spritzes with citrus and herb garnishes

    Ice Flowers Are The Beautiful Way To Upgrade Your Favorite Spritzes

    A simple way to upgrade your cocktails and spritzes into a beautiful masterpiece is by creating ice flowers out of items you likely have in your kitchen.

    By Lili Kim Read More
  • A pink cocktail or mocktail has a lemon slice

    One Unexpected Ingredient You Should Keep On Hand For Mocktails

    One difficulty emulating cocktails is that specific brightness alcoholic drinks may have to balance the sweet, so keep this ingredient stocked for complexity.

    By Chala June Read More
  • Glass of mojito cocktail with a muddler, jigger, and bar spoon

    Plot Twist – You Don't Need A Muddler For Your Home Bar

    Muddling may be a classic cocktail technique, but it has its downsides, which you can avoid by passing up on a muddler and going for alternatives.

    By Louise Rhind-Tutt Read More
  • Bartender free pouring alcohol using a spout

    The Bar Tool You Need If You Want To Impress Guests With A Free Pour

    Pouring out alcohol without using any measuring tools sure looks neat, but to actually do it successfully, you need a add-on for your liquor bottles.

    By Jack Rose Read More
  • Two martinis with olives next to each other against a dark background

    The Sushi Ingredient That Belongs In Your Next Martini

    To add a kick of spice to your next martini, reach for this classic sushi condiment. It may seem unlikely, but the flavors are a perfect match.

    By Alba Caraceni Read More
  • Mint julep cocktail in a silver cup on a table

    The Best Whiskey To Use In A Mint Julep

    When it comes to mixing cocktails that have few number of ingredients, it's important to nail those ingredients to make the best drink possible.

    By Louise Rhind-Tutt Read More
  • Friends toasting with three different cocktails

    Give Your Favorite Cocktails A New Year's Eve Upgrade With One Easy Addition

    If you want to make your New Year's Eve cocktails or punch bowl a little extra special, dazzle your guests with this very easy ingredient addition.

    By Sarah Sierra-Mohamed Read More
  • Whiskey being poured into a glass with dramatic studio lighting and a black background

    For Whiskey-Inspired Mocktails, Turn To Smoky Lapsang Souchong

    Adding the perfect level of smokiness to a mocktail can be a challenge, but this particular type of smoke-infused tea makes it easy (and delicious).

    By Shaun Melady Read More
  • Two cups of matcha with a whisk and spoon next to a matcha cup on a woven placemat

    The Unexpected Tool You Need For The Smoothest Matcha

    You might think that a whisk is the best way to get a smooth cup of matcha, but there's another tool that creates a better mouthfeel in your tea.

    By Eli Cohen Read More
  • A bartender drops coffee beans as a garnish on an espresso martini

    Flavorful Ice Cubes Are The Key To Richer Espresso Martinis

    Espresso martinis are sweet, refreshing cocktails that pair well with many things, and you can amp up their flavor by adding coffee ice cubes.

    By Eli Cohen Read More
  • A row of shot glasses made of ice sit on a black counter

    Ice Shot Glasses Are The Gorgeous Way To Elevate Parties

    If you want to wow your guests with classy but surprisingly practical shot glasses, it's time to break out the ice -- keep it classy with icy shot glasses.

    By Katie Moore Read More
  • An Irish coffee with whipped cream in a glass mug.

    The One Prep Step You Shouldn't Skip For Irish Coffee

    Irish coffee is as delicious as it is warming on a cold day or a breezy night, but if you're skipping this one vital step, you're sorely missing out.

    By Betsy Parks Read More
  • A glass of Bailey's Irish cream liqueur next to the bottle

    The Unexpected Mixed Drink You Should Add Irish Cream To

    Irish cream liqueur is a delicious blend of cream, Irish Whiskey, and something sweet (usually chocolate), and it pairs shockingly well with this mixed drink.

    By Chala June Read More
  • Pink Salmoncito cocktail in ice filled glass sits on a table

    Salmoncito: The Mexico City Cocktail Perfect For Grapefruit Lovers

    If you love a good paloma and appreciate a gin and tonic, it's time to meet a drink that brings the best of both with a splash of negroni: the salmoncito.

    By Sarah Sierra-Mohamed Read More
  • Glass with ice and cocktail making equipment

    How To Spice Up Your Ice Cubes For Better Cocktails

    Elevate your cocktails by transforming plain, flavorless ice cubes into vibrant bursts of spice and flavor, adding both heat and complexity to every sip.

    By Lili Kim Read More
  • Red and orange Jell-O shots sit on a striped cloth

    Here's How Many Jell-O Shots You Can Get From A Single Box

    If you're planning a big party and want to know how many Jell-O shots you can get out of one box of gelatin, we have the answer to help you plan ahead.

    By Erin Metz Read More
  • Old fashioned cocktail on a bar

    Manhattan Vs Old Fashioned: What Sets These Classic Drinks Apart?

    An old fashioned, widely regarded as the first cocktail, is quite similar to a Manhattan, but the two drinks differ in some very noticeable way.

    By Louise Rhind-Tutt Read More
  • Guy Fieri

    Guy Fieri's 3-Ingredient Fall Cocktail Is The Perfect Cozy Drink

    To take advantage of the crisp weather, dive into Guy Fieri's perfect autumn cocktail that needs only three simple, but delicious, ingredients.

    By Betsy Parks Read More
  • Hands holding mimosas at brunch

    You Might Be Pouring A Mimosa In The Wrong Order

    Mimosas are a classic brunch cocktail with just two ingredients, but even those simple ingredients should be poured in the right order for the best bubbly sip.

    By Erin Metz Read More
  • Assorted cocktails on cutting board

    These Old-School Drinks Should Get Another Round, According To A Bartender

    While lots of modern cocktails are delicious, sometimes the classics hit different. These are some old-school drinks that should really make a comeback.

    By Emily M Alexander Read More
  • Shirley temple in glass with cherry garnish

    For A Classier Dirty Shirley, Try Sparkling Wine

    A dirty Shirley features a serving of vodka to take this mocktail to cocktail, but to make it even classier, consider swapping soda for a sparkling wine.

    By Paige Novak-Goberville Read More
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