Gone are the days of The Green Fairy hiding in the shadows, and hoorah to the green-and-pink flag of the watermelon-absinthe combo. What could go wrong?
What zero-waste cooking is to the food and restaurant industry, the garbage cocktail initiative is to the bar and mixology industry. It might be the future.
If not you've ever wondered how to make those beautiful crystal clear ice cubes you enjoy in cocktails at the bar, there's one big key for how to do it at home.
In a recent TikTok video, celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis adds her signature flare to prepare an Italian Old Fashioned using bourbon (an American whiskey).
Commonly called the jigger, the tool is designed to quickly measure the many ingredients that make up a cocktail. Here's how to use it like a professional.
Have you noticed that your drinks at home taste different than when you go out? It comes down to ratio. Here's the standard pour for a single mixer cocktail.
Have you found that your martinis at home just don't have the same punch or viscosity as what you get at the bar? You might need simple syrup for extra oomph.
After a long week, being your own bartender at home can be fun. However, if you're muddling your ingredients incorrectly, you may not be making stellar drinks.
You're not alone in assuming that "perfect" or "improved" are cheeky additions to the name of the drink, meant to encourage you to pick that particular poison.
Unlock the true potential of margaritas with a vigorous shake to enhance your drinking experience and savor the intensified flavors of this classic cocktail.
Bartenders the world over have long used the so-called "golden ratio" to help build drinks. It's a versatile tool for everything from daiquiris to margaritas.