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The Best Vodka For Martinis

There are a few theories floating around about where the martini came from, including an innovative bartender to a simple matter of shortening a brand name and the subsequent evolution into a staple …

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The Best Vodka For Moscow Mules

Many cocktails have a long and illustrious string of myths and stories attached to them, with the actual truth behind their incarnation being unclear. So, before we talk about the best vodka for …

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The Best Potato Vodka

Grain may be the most common way to make vodka, but it’s far from the only option. Potatoes are another popular choice, but you can do it with so many things. Less common ingredients include milk …

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The Best Irish Whiskey For Every Budget

Pretty self-explanatory, Irish whiskey is whiskey that’s made in any part of Ireland, including both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Irish whiskey must contain some amount of malted …

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Top 19 Vodka Mixers For A Perfect Home Bar

Because vodka is largely flavorless, it can be combined with any number of mixers, especially those with a strong flavor of their own. For example, adding any type of juice or any type of soda to …

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Shot glasses with blanco tequila next to lime wedges

The Best Blanco Tequila For Every Budget

It’s true that blanco tequila is the cheapest tequila you’ll find. Many take this to mean it’s of lower quality than other types like reposado or anejo, but this is untrue. In this case, the cheaper …

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Four vodka cocktails, including a butterbeer cocktail, a chocolate martini, a Christmas cocktail, and an Irish mint cocktail

20 Holiday Drinks With Vodka That Are Certain To Delight

Whether you’re planning a celebration, bringing family around, or just wanting something delicious for yourself, what could be better than a cocktail? These drinks are a fantastic way to combine …

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Tequila Worms And Other Creatures You Can Drink

Tequila worms are famous, partly because the idea is strange and really kind of gross. Honestly, who in their right mind wants a bug in their booze? You’d probably need a decent amount of tequila …

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21 Manly Tequila Drinks That Will Boost Your Cocktail Game

Cocktails often seem like a girly drink. But, who wants to stick to beer and shots of whiskey at the bar when there are so many other options? Thankfully, there are plenty of other manly mixed drinks, …

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The Best American Vodka

Although vodka doesn’t have the deep American roots that bourbon does or the perceived “prestige” of wine, it has captured the hearts of the Western world. We all know vodka began in Russia, and it’s …

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The Best Vodka For Jello Shots

Colorful, sweet, and full of sugar, jello shots just scream “party.” They’re easy to make and don’t usually contain too much alcohol so you can play plenty of drinking games without going too far. …

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35 Delicious Tea Subscription Boxes To Choose From

There’s a real joy to sitting yourself down with a cup of tea and just taking a step back from all of the trials and tribulations in your life. Whether it’s a cup in the morning to start your day off …

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Three glasses of a lemon drop cocktail made with lemon vodka, in front of a vodka bottle on the back wall

The Best Lemon Vodka

The lemon is already a versatile little citrus fruit. Aside from being delicious, it has many health benefits, is very useful in cooking, and even has some medicinal properties. It’s also used as a …

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The Best Apple Brandy

Apple brandy isn’t just an old, traditional spirit – many are convinced it’s America’s oldest spirit. Of course, record-keeping wasn’t foolproof back in the 1600s so exact timelines and details …

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The Best Smooth Vodka

Vodka is becoming a highly diverse spirit these days. Traditional vodka has always been incredibly neutral – as was the goal for so long. Whether you were sipping it straight or adding it to …

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The Best Absolut Vodka Flavors

There are many amazing companies out there producing great vodka – all working to create a unique product and make a name for themselves. Even among the greatest efforts, though, Absolut stands …

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5 Best Plant-Based Coffee Creamer Brands

Coffee is an absolute staple in so many people’s lives. Some grab it from their favorite shop on the way to work, others love making it at home. Some prefer a nice latte while others like it jet …

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Two glasses of a tequila cocktail on a wooden table with slices of lime

Holiday Drinks With Tequila That Give You Something A Little Different

Champagne and prosecco often top the list when we talk about holiday drinks, along with classic party cocktails, like mulled wine, sangria, and fruit punch. Tequila often doesn’t get a look in. That’s …

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The 20 Best Bourbon Cocktails For Bourbon Lovers Who Want More Ideas

For those in the dark, bourbon is a specific type of whiskey and many legends surround its creation. Bourbon tends to be smooth, with notes of caramel, oak, and vanilla. It can be easily enjoyed on …

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The Best London Dry Gin

Gin in general has a bit of a wild past. You can trace its origins back to the 16th and 17th centuries when genever became popular – the world’s first juniper spirit. It was originally distilled …

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The Best American Brandy

Brandy didn’t originate in America but America has certainly made its mark on the world of brandy. The spirit first came to America through the coasts, where people were planing vineyards across the …

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Rye Whiskey vs. Bourbon

If you’re an avid whiskey fan, you’ll know right away the difference between a rye whiskey and bourbon from its flavor, texture, and aroma. What you might not know, however, are the differences …

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The Best Skyy Vodka Flavors

Skyy Vodka doesn’t have deep, centuries-old roots like some of your favorite vodka companies and other distillers, but that doesn’t mean they haven’t made an impact in their comparatively shorter time …

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The Best Spanish Brandy

Spirits in general have a long history in our culture, from being enjoyed in social settings to classing up an event and even providing healing and medicinal uses. Spanish brandy, in particular, goes …

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25 Of The Best Tequila Cocktails To Enjoy At Home Or At The Bar

Tequila doesn’t have the same refined ring to it that you find with spirits like whiskey, rum, or gin. Instead, it is often thought as of a party drink, one that has a distinctive flavor. Even so, …

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Top 22 Gin And Tonic Variations To Keep Your Cocktails Interesting

The approaches in this list cover a range of styles. Some of them are simple variations, where you might just be adding a single ingredient or getting creative with garnishing. Others are more complex …

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The Best Pear Brandy

The most popular type of pear brandy comes from areas in Europe with cooler climates and an abundance of Williams varietal pears – the most commonly used pear for brandy. Here, it’s common …

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Lager Vs Ale: How Do The Styles Differ?

Beer is confusing. There’s really no denying that. Seriously, there are more than 100 different styles of beer and that doesn’t count all the unusual substyles or unique craft beers on the market. The …

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The Best Grapefruit Vodka

While still part of the citrus family, grapefruit vodka stands out a little because it’s inherently less sweet than other types of citrus vodka. It’s got some sweetness in there, no doubt, but …

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The Best Vodka For Bloody Marys

Unlike the many bright and fruity cocktails out there, the bloody Mary is a hearty, savory drink with a little heat. It's not surprising then that many people look for the best vodka for bloody Marys. …

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The Best Top Shelf Vodka

Vodka is generally quite light and neutral, making it a popular base for many flavorful cocktails. It’s also a popular choice for taking shots, especially when it’s cheap. However, it’s these cheap …

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Nespresso Vertuo Next Review From A Daily Espresso Drinker

Owning the Nespresso machine has turned me into a daily espresso drinker. I think I always was like this, but never had the opportunity. Now that making an espresso is 3 feet away from me at any time, …

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The Best Gin For Martinis

While bartenders and spirit enthusiasts everywhere are constantly coming up with new and exciting (or sometimes terrible) mixed drinks and tasty recipes, some will never go out of style. Enter the …

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Tea By Colors – A Variety Of Teas That Look And Taste Amazing

Tea is amazing. There are so many different types to choose from, especially if you don’t limit your definition to traditional tea from the plant Camellia sinensis. There are flower-based teas, herbal …

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Two tall glasses of cherry brandy with cherries around it on a wooden table, showing the idea of the best cherry brandy

The Best Cherry Brandy

Cherry brandy is the most popular branch of cherry liqueurs, as brandy itself is already fruit-based and often sweet. Making brandy with cherries or adding their delicious natural essence makes for a …

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6 Hop Infused Spirits & Cocktail Recipes

Hops are most commonly associated with cold, clean beer. It’s the key element to modern beer, giving it the distinct flavor that you won’t find in other beverages. Even styles outside the world of …

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What Is Vodka Made From And Does It Even Matter?

The question, “What is vodka made from” requires a bit more nuance than many other types of spirits. Whiskey, tequila, and rum all have specific requirements about the ingredients they use …

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The Best Blueberry Vodka

Though blueberries are easy to obtain and native to North America, they still have an exotic feel to them. They’re a deep, dark blue color, their flavor is strong, sweet, and slightly tart, and …

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The Best Vodka for White Russians

Compared to many centuries-old cocktails we still enjoy today, the white Russian is just a baby. You can trace the origins of some drinks back to the 14th and 15th centuries, but the first recorded …

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The Best Cheap Tequila For Margaritas

The margarita is a fun, easy drink that’s popular in bars and at parties. It features lime juice and sugar, meaning it’s pretty sweet right from the get-go. This means that you don’t have to be too …

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The Best Tequila for Shots And Best Tequila Chasers

While they may not have always called them “shots,” consuming cheap alcohol quickly is not foreign to the human race. And that’s exactly the purpose of shots – to get straight alcohol into your …

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Is Loaded Tea Good For You?

Loaded teas are trending almost everywhere you look. There’s no doubt about it. The brightly colored drinks are now being sold out of tea shops and nutrition shops throughout the country, giving …

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25 Foods With Tannins And Their Health Effects

You’ve heard about tannins, right? The plant-based compounds are most commonly associated with red wine and black tea. However, those aren’t the only sources of tannins. There are plenty of other …

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The Best Sweet Tea Vodka

Sweet tea is loved throughout the world, but it’s a particularly popular treat in the Southern United States. It all began in 1795 when a French explorer named Andre Michaux brought tea leaves to …

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18 Incredible Gifts For Bourbon Lovers

Whisky drinkers are passionate people and this is doubly true for bourbon lovers. After all, bourbon is sweet, smooth, and strong, with plenty of nuances. It’s a spirit that people keep coming back …

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6 Ways To Drink Bourbon For The Best Possible Experience

Bourbon is always popular. With a smooth texture and pleasant notes of vanilla and caramel, this is a spirit to come back to time and time again. There are also clear rules about what can be defined …

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The Best Gluten Free Beer You Can Buy Today

Beer traditionally uses wheat, barley, or rye as the base ingredients. This makes it a poor choice for anyone who’s even a little gluten sensitive. You can’t simply swap beer types either, as lagers …

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A Christmas fruitcake that has been made using brandy

The Best Brandy For Fruitcake

The fruitcake is peculiar creation that always gets a mixed bag of reactions. Typically only appearing around the holidays, some people love it while a lot of people hate it. Perhaps they hate it …

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