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The world of alcoholic beverages is difficult to navigate alone. With so many different cocktail recipes and mixers to choose from, it’s important to approach each drink you create or imbibe with careful consideration. Whether your drink of choice is whiskey, vodka, tequila, rum, or gin, we’ve got you covered with our latest guides, how-to’s, and recipes. We’ve even put together quite a few wine, cider, and beer guides while we were at it.
Sonrisa Rum: A quality brand that’s genuinely aiding the Puerto Rican community
Dan Gaul sits down with Shareef Malnik and Jae Goodman from Sonrisa Rum to get a backstory about the brand, and learn a little about its impactful mission.
This is the oldest winery in the world
This incredible estate is not only the world's oldest winery, but one of the world's oldest operating businesses in general.
Saison beer is meant for summer, and these are our go-to drinks
You can’t beat a piney, hoppy West Coast IPA or a refreshing, crisp pilsner on a hot summer day, but the warmer months truly belong to the Saison.
Summer whiskey cocktails: These are our favorites
There are countless summer whiskey cocktails perfect for now until the leaves start falling (and beyond).
How to make sangria everyone will love
Sangria is one of the easiest ways to uplevel the wine-drinking experience. It’s versatility means you can use practically any wine you have at your disposal.
There’s a reason you can find good, affordable white wine more easily than red
Have you ever noticed that white wines are more often far less expensive than red wines? No, it isn't just in your imagination.
The best gins to mix into your summery Negroni
This bittersweet, classic cocktail is made with gin, sweet vermouth, and Campari (a bittersweet Italian liqueur).
Coffee cocktails beyond the espresso martini
Everyone loves an espresso martini, but there are also some more interesting options for you to try to recreate a cup of joe in your glass.
Here’s what people are drinking for the Fourth of July
With Fourth of July coming next week, everyone is getting ready for grilling, picnicking, and, of course, drinking.
The best new non-alcoholic drinks for a happy hour without the hangover
It's the most exciting time for NA drinks ever. Here's what to enjoy, hangover not included.
The incredible IPAs that belong in your shopping cart
These are the sometimes difficult-to-find, memorable IPAs that you need to try if you consider yourself a true hophead.
What you need to know before you bring wine to a restaurant
Turns out, you can bring wine to most restaurants. That's where the corkage fee comes in to play.
Watermelon, cucumber, and bourbon make for the perfect summer cocktail
A new recipe from Eric LeGrand Bourbon called the 52 Reasons incorporates watermelon juice for a fruity, sippable summer delight.
The famous Kentucky Bourbon Trail adds 28 new craft distilleries to its tour
The official Trail previously featured 18 distilleries, but those are now being joined by 28 craft distilleries across the state.
Pork roll and everything bagel infused vodka is either genius or madness
Unconventional New Jersey-based outfit 3BR Distillery is pushing the flavor boat truly out to sea with a new pork roll liqueur.
A red, white, and blue cocktail perfect for your Fourth of July party
With Fourth of July on the horizon, it's time to dust off your grill and try this fun new recipe for a Rocket Pop cocktail from Cutwater Horchata Vodka.
A new bourbon release with a focus on sustainability and social responsibility
A new wave of drinks companies is aiming to make not just high quality spirits, but also to focus on issues of social and environmental responsibility.
The Vesper martini: How to make James Bond’s drink
While the classic martini template calls for three ounces of base spirit and half an ounce of vermouth, the vesper martini has its own unique twist.
A bourbon inspired by a baseball legend Babe Ruth
A new release from Indiana distillery Remus Bourbon celebrates one of American sports' most iconic figures: Babe Ruth.
Buffalo Trace’s oldest Eagle Rare bourbon is up for auction
Last year, Buffalo Trace released the oldest expression of its Eagle Rare bourbon, in a batch of just 200 bottles. Now, there's an even rarer version.
Five great hop waters for an alcohol-free summer refresher
If you’re a fan of seltzer (regular, not hard) water or simple sparkling water and you love the aroma and flavor of hops, you’ll love hop water,
This nature-inspired whisky is literally a work of art
Many of us spirits enthusiasts would argue that drinks can be art, but a new release from Scottish whisky brand Glenmorangie takes this idea to the next level.
A rye whiskey aged using wooden staves for sustainable distilling
A new rye whiskey from Bespoken Spirits is hitting the market, known as The Epic.
Is international bar acclaim worth it? Some of the world’s best bars weigh in
Becoming a world's best bar is great for business. But it comes with a host of challenges too.
A primer on Tempranillo, the ultimate red meat wine
Born in Spain but now planted all over, Tempranillo is a popular red wine with its own identity. It also goes very well with red meat.
This is the most popular cocktail in your state
They analyzed Google trends to figure out the most popular cocktails in each state.
How to make a frozen lemon drop, the drink of this summer
Summer heats calls for great frozen drinks. Here's a recipe sure to steal the season.
These are the best flavored vodkas to mix with this summer
But since these underlying flavors are difficult to pinpoint unless you spend time nosing and gently tasting your favorite vodkas, many distillers add flavors.
Celebrate the start of summer with this brandy punch
If you have some brandy and you're wondering what else you can do with it, then the brand Argonaut Brandy has some suggestions for summer cocktails.
Taste a devil and an angel on each shoulder with this pair of tequilas
The brand Tequila Cayéya is now releasing a new Añejo Cristalino tequila, and this one is part of a paired set with an angels and devils theme.
Cask finishing isn’t only for whiskey, as this new gin release shows
While you might think of cask finishing as something primarily used for bourbons and other whiskeys, the same principle can be applied to other spirits too.
How to make a Bee’s Knees cocktail, a drink that fits its name perfectly
The Bee's Knees cocktail truly epitomizes its name, which was used during the time of its creation to mean the best of the best.
Purple or green? Meet the mixologist crafting color-themed cocktails
Creating cocktails based on color is a must-try. To learn how, we interviewed Charlotte Voisey, an award-winning mixologist at the cocktail bar two fifteen.
These are the best canned cocktails to enjoy this summer
In the simplest terms, a ready-to-drink cocktail is exactly as it seems. RTDs are single-serve, pre-packaged, pre-mixed cocktails.
It’s time to learn about bourbon – here’s your guide
Born in the land of the free and the home of the brave, there is no spirit more American than bourbon. Here's a quick but thorough lesson on this whiskey.
Toast the changing seasons with this new summer solstice gin
The latest gin inspired by experimenting with local ingredients is Tamworth Garden Summer Solstice Gin out of Tamworth Distilling in New Hampshire.
The results from the 2024 International Whisky Competition are in
The recent 2024 International Whisky Competition has just announced its results for this year.
Love an Aperol Spritz? Try out these spritz alternatives
A spritz is just a mixed drink made with sparkling wine, a dash of water, and any kind of liqueur or amaro to add complexity and interest. Here are some ideas.
10 classic summer cocktails everyone should know how to make
While a glass of wine or frosty beer is sure to hit the spot, we’d rather enjoy a summer cocktail.