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Get started with our essential guides for beginners and creative recipes for absolute pros. You'll also discover more about the history of the cocktails you and your friends love to drink.
8 Easy Ways to Make Your Cocktails More Sustainable
Sustainable cocktails are having a major moment, and we’re here for it. You’ve swapped plastic bags for classy linen totes, started reading labels at the grocery store… Now it’s time to bring that same energy to your cocktail line-up. Sustainable mixology is the next big move for mindful drinkers, and the good news? You don’t […]
What is a Mocktail? The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Mocktails
Remember the days when it was totally acceptable to ‘eyeroll’ friends who ordered mood-spoiling non-alcoholic drinks? At bars of all places! Well, those days are gone and we find ourselves in a completely different social setting. In case you haven’t heard, mocktails are no longer boring. In fact, this massive drinks trend has created an exciting […]
Cocktail Making 101: 9 Tips for Beginners to Perfect Your Craft
Cocktail making is an art form; there is no doubt about that. However, even if you are a complete beginner, there are a few shortcuts you can take to level up fairly quickly—paint by numbers, if you will. If you are in the process of learning how to make mixed drinks at home, we’ve got you […]
The Best Gin for Gin and Tonic: Tips, Flavors & Pairings
Why the gin and tonic is a classic A clean, refreshing balance that feels right at almost any moment, whether it’s the first drink that kicks off your evening or something chilled and easy on a summer terrace. That’s what earned the gin and tonic its place as an institution among long drinks. And yet, would you believe that one of today’s most […]
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The Best Gin for Gin and Tonic: Tips, Flavors & Pairings
Why the gin and tonic is a classic A clean, refreshing balance that feels right at almost any moment, whether it’s the first drink that kicks off your evening or something chilled and easy on a summer terrace. That’s what earned the gin and tonic its place as an institution among long drinks. And yet, would you believe that one of today’s most […]
Frozen Vodka Drinks to Try This Summer
Why frozen vodka drinks are so popular If the first hint of warmer weather has you craving something chilled and browsing for flights to Lapland, we get it (and please, give our regards to Santa). Still, there are easier ways to bring a bit of ice-cold relief to your day, and frozen cocktails with vodka […]
Gifts for Rum Lovers: The Best Ideas for Every Taste and Budget
A well-chosen rum doesn’t need much help. It can be poured neat when you want to keep things simple, built into an easy highball right in the glass, or shaken into something a little more expressive. One bottle, multiple ways to serve: what changes is the experience, not the spirit. If you’re unsure where to […]
The Best Bourbon Cocktails for Spring
Spring cocktails call for crisp, bright drinks you can serve outside. It’s time to pack away the heavy Bourbon Manhattan or classic Old Fashioned you usually sip when you’re cozy in your favorite armchair. Bourbon cocktails still keep the character of the whiskey you enjoy, just with a bit more fizz and herbs or perhaps […]
How to Adapt Negronis for Summer
What makes the Negroni so adaptable? When it comes to classic cocktail builds, the Negroni is the poster child. With equal parts gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth, it’s the perfect balance of big, bold, and bittersweet flavors. Because it relies on equal ratios, it’s super easy to experiment with and adapt while keeping its soul. […]
Passion Fruit vs Guava Cocktails: Which Fruit Is Defining 2026?
Why fruit-forward cocktails are taking over in 2026 2026 is reaching cruising altitude, and in the drinks world, fruit-forward cocktails continue to soar. Passion fruit cocktails and guava cocktails have emerged as tasty favorites with unique skill sets. While they couldn’t be more different, both fruits deliver a sense of tropical escapism without crash landing into excess. They’re vibrant yet balanced and offer sharpness, acidity, softness, and texture without […]
Winter Spritz Alternatives: Light & Bittersweet Cocktails for Colder Months
Why the spritz isn’t just for summer Spritzes may shine in summer, but that doesn’t mean they can’t add a little sparkle to any winter gathering. A well-thought-out cold-weather spritz, jazzed up with seasonal flavors, is every bit as satisfying as sitting in your favorite Aperol café at sunset. They add style and sass to any occasion, even if it’s just a casual Friday movie […]
Traditional Tequila Cocktails You Should Know
What makes a tequila cocktail “traditional”? There are many tequila cocktail recipes, but only a handful can be considered “traditional.” We’re talking iconic shakes, pours, or mixes that transcend eras and cultural borders. The cocktails that have stood the test of time and helped define the cocktail landscape. From bars in Mexico to America and eventually the world, traditional tequila cocktails have […]
Bourbon vs. Whiskey: What’s the Real Difference?
If you’ve ever stood in front of a sea of brown bottles, wondering if bourbon and whiskey are the same thing, you’re not alone. It’s a common question, and the fact that the terms are often used interchangeably doesn’t help the confusion. The short answer is yes, but no. All bourbon is whiskey, but not […]
How to Use a Bourbon Flavor Wheel (And What It Tells You About Taste)
Before we get to the bourbon flavor wheel, let’s talk about the magic of bourbon. Picture endless rows of oak barrels breathing in Kentucky air and exhaling vanilla-scented gold. Fresh barrels rumble across the rickhouse floor, their staves still warm from their fiery char. There’s smoke in the air, sweetness in the mash, and time does its work in […]
What Is Crodino? Italy’s Iconic Non-Alcoholic Aperitif
If there’s one place that’s mastered the art of slowing down and savoring the moment, it’s Italy. Hell, they’ve even built an entire pre-dinner culture around it—aperitivo hour! And when you consider just how crowded that world is with spritzes, bitters, cocktails, and age-old rituals, standing out takes something truly delicious. That’s what makes Crodino’s story so special. In a country that practically wrote the book on all things aperitivo, it’s been holding its alcohol-free own since 1965. Today, we’re diving into […]
The Blue Agave Story: The Heart of Tequila
Tequila’s soul is written into the red and grey earth of Jalisco, Mexico. Beneath wide skies, the long, spiny leaves of the blue agave plant reach toward the sun, silently converting sunlight and terroir into the sugars that define Mexican tequila. This is where every bottle begins its journey, and understanding what makes 100% blue agave tequila so extraordinary starts with understanding the […]
