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Gin and Tonic

Gin and Tonic

The iconic gin and tonic. I hope you don’t need a recipe to make this, but I can give you some simple guidance to make sure your G & T is the best it can be. Chill everything so that it’s very cold, and use…

Chartreuse Swizzle

Chartreuse Swizzle

I’d say that the Chartreuse Swizzle is the king of all Chartreuse cocktails, but then I recall the Last Word.

The 5 Essential Cachaça Cocktails

The 5 Essential Cachaça Cocktails

If you’re new to cachaça and looking for the essential cocktails to drink while exploring this Brazilian spirit, look no further. These recipes should cover all your cocktail bases: both classic and modern recipes that range from citrusy, to sweet, and, of course, boozy and…

More Mingling, Less Mixing	 How to Batch Cocktails and Host Like a Pro

More Mingling, Less Mixing How to Batch Cocktails and Host Like a Pro

The food you’ve prepared is not quite ready, but at least all six of your guests have a drink in hand. The first round included two old fashioneds (one with rye and the other with bourbon), two beers, something “light and fruity” and a daiquiri—not…

No Horse In The Race – The Unexpected Roots of the Mint Julep

No Horse In The Race – The Unexpected Roots of the Mint Julep

It’s an engulfing sensory experience—everything from the mound of crushed ice nestled in the frosted cup to the straw peeking through the hefty plume of fresh mint and delivering the sweet, chilled bourbon.The mint julep’s claim to fame may be the Kentucky Derby, but this…

Door #2

Door #2

SUZE is known for its dry, bitter, gentian-heavy flavor profile, but this cocktail is surprisingly bright and refreshing. Yellow Chartreuse and mint’s herbal notes play well with SUZE, and come together in this drink to make a refreshing tipple that’s perfect for spring or summer.

Strawberry Cachaça Shake

Strawberry Cachaça Shake

Cachaça isn’t the most well-known sugarcane spirit. Pretty much every other style of rum is more well-known. If you’ve heard of it, chances are it’s because you’ve had it in the national drink of Brazil, the caipirinha. Production of cachaça is similar to that of…