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Five glasses of gin and tonic with ice and different garnishes

The Best Gin For Cocktails

The idea of cocktails dates back to the 1800s, with the first written recording of the word appearing in a New York newspaper on May 6th, 1806. The history of gin, itself, however, goes back much …

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A bottle of the best organic vodka with two small glasses in front of it and some lemon wedges

The Best Organic Vodka

It’s no secret that the world is moving in a more organic direction. This applies to food, clothing, even packaging. You can even find organic subscriptions for baby food and meals, with more options …

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Lemon Olive Oil Tart with Basil and Gin Granita

Few dessert items are more elegant in my opinion than a classic French-style lemon tart. Here I have called for you to purchase pre-baked pastry crusts, any of your preference, in order to save time. …

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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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35 Exciting Coffee Flavor Combinations To Mix Up Your Brew

For many of us, coffee is a daily ritual. It’s how we start the day and offers an energy boost right when we need it the most. It has even been linked to a surprising number of health benefits and …

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Two piles of oranges, a selection of vodka shots, and a bottle of vodka, showing the idea of orange vodka

The Best Orange Vodka

Flavored vodka is a highly sought-after category as these expressions can take cocktails to a whole new level. This type of vodka also makes things a lot easier when a recipe calls for vodka and a …

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A glass of a Tom Collins cocktail with some citrus and a cherry

The Best Gin For a Tom Collins

Many of our classic cocktails come with long and illustrious histories or a deep, meaningful story behind them. This is not the case with the sugary sweet gin-based Tom Collins. This drink is, in …

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Two glasses of bourbon, which are part of the bourbon club of the month

13 Bourbon of the Month Clubs & Gift Baskets You Can Buy Online

I’m mostly a casual whiskey drinker but I’ve recently been experimenting with various whiskey of the month clubs. These have helped me learn more about the nuances of whiskey along with the …

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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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Glasses of vodka with raspberry on a black table, highlighting the idea of the best raspberry vodka

The Best Raspberry Vodka

Though small, raspberries carry a strong flavor that many love. They’re used in cakes, pies, smoothies, and more, in addition to being a great snack on their own. Raspberries are also an old fruit. …

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A bottle of pear brandy with the pear in it, next to a shot glass and a pear

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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Glasses of sweet tea vodka on a dark wooden table, with a bottle of the vodka in the background

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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Two glasses of apple brandy next to a basket of apples and a few apples on a cloth

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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A glass mug of chai tea on a wooden table with the spices scattered around

Is Chai Tea Good For You?

Chai tea is one of the most perfect drinks in winter. It’s delicious, warming, and can be low in calories too. So, you might wonder, is chai tea good for you? The simple answer to that question is …

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What Are The Side Effects Of Tannins?

Red wine and black tea are both famous for their tannin content. But, what are tannins exactly and what are the side effects of tannins? To begin with, tannins are plant-based compounds. They have …

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A glass of iced tea with lime and mint leaves

Iced Tea Cocktails For All Seasons – 12 Recipes And Plenty Of Ideas

Iced tea is a popular drink, so why not enjoy an alcoholic version instead? Iced tea cocktails can be one of the best summer drink choices, as they are refreshing and cooling. There are many different …

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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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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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A jug and two glasses of sangria

The Best Brandy For Sangrias

The sangria is a unique cocktail right off the bat. Instead of a distilled spirit base, it uses wine. While many bars and restaurants serve up fancy, beautiful, premium sangrias, they’re pretty easy …

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A line of vodka shots on a table, looking at what vodka is made from

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 Most Expensive Coffee You Can Find Anywhere

Every coffee aficionado knows that coffee isn’t all the same. High-quality coffee has an excellent balance of flavor, acidity, and freshness. It’s often worth going the extra mile to get coffee that …

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Shot glasses of American vodka being poured on a wooden table

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 Cooking

The benefits of cooking with vodka can be amazing. Vodka acts as an emulsifier that binds oil and water, leaving you with a deliciously creamy sauce when done well. Rather than adding or destroying …

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A wooden box with a bottle of bourbon and some wrapped candy, highlighting some of the best gifts for bourbon lovers

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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A glass with a vodka Bloody Mary with an impressive garnish

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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Whiskey Of The Month Clubs A to Z Everything I Could Find Online

I'm a casual whiskey drinker, but after joining some beer of the month clubs I figured I'd look into some whiskey of the month clubs to see if there were some to join, so that I could review them …

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What Is A Growler And Why You Need One For Your Beer

Growlers are popular for transporting beer, particularly if you want to enjoy a draft beer in the comfort of your home.Yet, as popular as they are, many people haven’t heard of a growler and certainly …

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Scotch Whisky vs. Irish Whiskey

Whiskey comes in many different varieties. This is because grain mash, the main component of any whiskey, can be made up of different grains, with either a focus on one grain or a mixture of a few. …

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Clubs of America Beer of the Month Club Review

Clubs of America: Beer of the Month Club Review

This year I took time out of my busy schedule to drink a bunch of beer so I could let you guys know where to get the good stuff. LOL. But seriously, I did join all the beer of the month clubs that I …

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A few shot glasses of vodka with lemon

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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Two cocktails made from blackberry brandy

The Best Blackberry Brandy

In its original form, brandy was invented as a way to preserve wine. The name brandy comes from a Dutch word that literally means “burnt wine.” Dutch traders distilled wine in the 17th century to …

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A glass of pink infused vodka, with a purple flower in the background

The Best Vodka For Infusing

One of the best things about vodka is how versatile it is. We all know it’s the perfect base for many cocktails, and it mixed well with all kinds of single ingredients as well. Many are also lovely to …

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Two glasses of orange juice with ice, with two oranges in the background

The Best Vodka For Screwdrivers

Simple and versatile, the screwdriver is one of the world’s first vodka-based cocktails. Most cocktails have at least three ingredients, but the screwdriver features only two: vodka and orange juice. …

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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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A sex on the beach cocktail on a wooden board, next to orange halves and a measure, highlighting the best vodka for a sex on the beach cocktail

The Best Vodka For a Sex on the Beach

Made with peach schnapps and fruit juice, the sex on the beach cocktail is sweet, fruity, and absolutely delicious. It’s wildly popular at bars, restaurants, clubs – pretty much everywhere. It’s …

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A bottle of Russia vodka on a black table, next to ice, shot glasses, and a lime

Best Russian Vodka

When you want vodka, looking for the best Russian vodka is a logical approach. After all, vodka is strongly associated with Russia. It’s even said that the word “vodka” comes from the Russian word …

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What’s The Difference Between Whiskey And Bourbon?

Whiskey and Bourbon are distilled spirits that are great for a lot of occasions. Be it at parties, dinners, or just a night out with friends, these two beverages can really lighten up the “spirits” of …

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Two glasses of ginger brandy being poured

The Best Ginger Brandy

Ginger itself dates back to 500 BC in India and China where it was first recorded as an ingredient in both cooking and early medicine. Ginger was first imported to the Roman Empire from India, where …

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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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Tequila sunrise cocktails with oranges

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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Two glasses of gin and tonic with lemon

The Best American Gin

Gin itself dates back to the early 16th century when juniper berries first made an appearance in alcohol. They were used in a spirit known as jenever, which is Dutch for “juniper” and was created in …

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A selection of different chasers for vodka, including beer, pickle juice, and sorbet

The Best Chasers For Vodka

Chasers are surprisingly simple, they’re just a drink you have straight after a shot. They’re perfect for reducing the alcoholic burn and any bitterness. Finding the best chasers for vodka is …

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Two glasses of a cocktail made with cucumber vodka, with slices of cucumber

The Best Cucumber Vodka

Cucumber vodka is a unique flavor that straddles the line between sweet and savory. Many flavored spirits (including flavored vodka) are sweet and that’s unsurprising, as most people have a sweet …

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The Best Way to Store Vodka

There are many reasons to keep vodka on hand at home. Perhaps you like hosting parties, or maybe you like making new and interesting cocktails regularly. Or, maybe you just like a good old-fashioned …

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A bottle of peach brandy with some of the brandy in glasses and peaches surrounding it

The Best Peach Brandy

Countless fruits, herbs, spices, and more have been made into a variety of flavored spirits, but few have the long history of peach brandy. More than 200 years ago, peach orchards were being planted …

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Three types of alcoholic Irish drinks, including cider and Guinness

12 Authentic Irish Drinks You Can Enjoy At Any Time Of The Year

If you’ve ever searched for Irish drinks before, you’ve probably noticed one odd pattern – many of the drinks featured have very little to do with Ireland at all. Some are similar to regular cocktails …

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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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A mug of fresh herbal tea with a jug of the tea in the background, next to a tray of fresh herbs.

How To Make Herbal Tea From Fresh Herbs

It’s easy to see why herbal tea is so popular. It’s often delicious, relaxing, caffeine free, and may offer considerable health benefits. There are also many types of tea, including products we buy at …

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