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Artisanal Beverages

Two vodka martinis that have been made using the best rye vodka

The Best Rye Vodka

Although vodka is meant to be clean and neutral, that doesn’t mean you won’t find differences. While you can technically make vodka from almost anything, rye, corn, and potatoes are among the most …

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A glass of peach liqueur with peaches

The Best Apricot Brandy

Not only is apricot brandy a key element in so many classic and popular cocktails but the drink itself is quite old. If you really look, you’ll find recipes dating back to the early-mid 20th century. …

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An aerial view of Denver, highlighting some of the best breweries in Denver

Best Breweries In Denver

Describing the best breweries in Denver is a surprisingly difficult task. The problem isn’t that there’s no good beer. Quite the opposite – there’s a huge number of different breweries, …

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A Starbucks Frappuccino in a pastic mug, showing one of many delicious Starbucks drinks with honey

16 Exciting Starbucks Drinks With Honey

If you want a fancy coffee drink, few companies are more famous than Starbucks. The giant chain typically uses sugar to sweeten their drinks, but there’s a surprising number of Starbucks drinks with …

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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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A bottle of vodka in a bucket of ice

The Best Gluten-Free Vodka

Many people have gone gluten-free these days, whether for medical reasons or a personal choice. Regardless of the reason, it’s important to those that follow the diet and they’re always very careful …

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Two glasses of a chocolate martini, made with vanilla vodka

The Best Vanilla Vodka

Loved by so many, vanilla vodka is a classic flavor. You can get a vanilla version of almost anything, including vodka. Vodka itself dates back many centuries. One early reported existence of the …

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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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A glass of eggnog with a cinnamon stick on a table

The Best Brandy For Eggnog

Eggnog is without a doubt a holiday classic. However, there is much debate about exactly how it should be consumed. Do you carefully craft the perfect drink with top-notch ingredients, or you do buy …

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A bourbon cocktail on a slate table

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 Flavored Vodka For Every Budget

Flavored vodka isn’t as complicated as it may seem at first glance. Different distillers have different methods, but they all start with plain vodka as the base. Then, flavoring agents are added to …

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Two vodka cocktails on a table with various garnishes and a cocktail shaker

26 Of The Best Vodka Cocktails That You Need To Try

Vodka is a neutral spirit, one that has barely any taste of its own. Instead, it picks up the flavors of other ingredients, making it an ideal spirit for cocktails (or for combining with a mixer). In …

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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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A tall glass of a creamy cocktail that is made using whipped cream vodka

The Best Whipped Cream Vodka

For such a simple mixture, whipped cream has so many amazing uses. It’s used to top up hot or sweet drinks like coffee, hot chocolate, or any number of lattes. Similarly, it goes well over cold, …

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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 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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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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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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Some glasses of lager and one of ale, highlighting the lager vs ale comparison

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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5 Best Instant Coffee Brands

Many consider coffee to be their life source – especially on a bright and early Monday morning! Coffee is great for an energy boost any time of day, but it always tastes a little extra special …

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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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A bottle of potato vodka next to two glasses against a black background

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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A bottle of Smirnoff vodka in ice

The Best Smirnoff Vodka Flavors

Smirnoff is a leader in the world of vodka and alcohol for a reason – they make good drinks. Whether it’s their original, plain vodka, or one of their many flavors, it’s backed by over a century …

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Three shot glasses of anejo tequila on a wooden table

The Best Anejo Tequila For Every Budget

There are three main types of tequila, each with distinct characteristics and unique purposes. While any type of tequila can work well sometimes, other times you'll want something more specific, like …

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Four different types of gin cocktails in seperate images

The Best Gin Cocktails To Order Or Make At Home

Gin might not be as famous as whiskey for cocktails, but it is getting up there. In fact, gin is sometimes called the perfect spirit for cocktails, as it offers just enough complexity to make …

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Three shots of Mexican tequila with limes on top and salt rims

The Best Mexican Tequila

Between the rich soil and warm climate, Mexico is the perfect region to create amazing tequila. There are several places where tequila is made within Mexico, but the beautiful Highlands of Jalisco is …

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Some Gray Goose vodka in ice, with a cranberry juice cocktail and a tomato juice one, highlighting the best juice to use with vodka

The Best Juice With Vodka

Crisp and neutral, vodka is so often used in cocktails – and rightly so. The highly neutral expressions offer a perfect base for bold cocktails that want to bring their flavors forward. There …

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6 Types of Tea with 24 Different Varieties to Choose From

Whether you like it hot or cold, it would seem that tea is very much a part of the beverage choices you have in mind. And not surprisingly so, with so many types of tea out there, black tea and green …

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The Best Mid-Range Vodka

Vodka is such a fun, versatile drink that’s always evolving. For ages, it’s been strictly a neutral spirit, often meant solely for cocktails. This is still a frequent and prevalent use for the spirit, …

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A gin and tonic with garnishes and ice next to a cocktail shaker

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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A single gin and tonic next to bar gear and some greenery

The Best Tonics For Gin

You can’t really get more classic than a good, old-fashioned gin and tonic. Although it may seem like you’re mixing a couple of simple ingredients, there’s a whole world of flavors to experience when …

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The Best Ukrainian Vodka Worth A Shot.

The history of vodka itself is a little foggy, with both Poland and Russia laying claim to its invention. Whatever the truth may be, it’s a classic spirit in both countries and beyond. Its crisp and …

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Sous Vide Cantaloupe and Lime Infused Vodka

A great way to make the most out of fruits in season. Also perfect to jazz up a cheap bottle of booze! Infusing vodka has always been a something I've been thinking of since my first days with my sous …

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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 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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A glass of brandy next to brandy in a bottle, looking at the question of how to make brandy.

How To Make Brandy

Brandy is often seen as a sophisticated spirit, one that most often consumed in the evening as a digestif. However, brandy is now seeing some increases in popularity, with more drinkers interested in …

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best gin of the month clubs

15 Craft Gin Of The Month Clubs In The USA & UK

Gin is an unusual spirit and it has never dominated the American market. In fact, it makes up less than 5% of all distilled spirits consumed in the United States. But, times are changing. There is …

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A handsome young man in suspenders and no shirt, holding a cocktail, highlighting the idea of manly tequila drinks

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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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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Bourbon Maple Pecan Pie with Homemade Pie Crust

Growing up in the Southern United States, pecan pie was something of a staple. Everybody made it during the holidays, and I grew tired of it quickly! Overly sweet, the savory deliciousness of the …

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21 Brandy Cocktails That Should Be Part Of Your Repertoire

Whiskey may be the go-to spirit in many situations, but brandy has a long history and continues to be a popular choice in all manner of drinks. While brandy is often enjoyed straight, there are also …

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Two bottles of gin on a wooden table, near some herbs, halved lemon, and a spoon

The Best Gin For Every Budget

Gin is a complex spirit with several variations and lots of potential for different flavors. One thing all gin have in common, though, is juniper. Regardless of the overall flavor profile, you’ll find …

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Three plastic mugs of bubble tea with straws, each in a different color, highlighting some of the best bubble tea flavor combinations

The Best Bubble Tea Flavor Combinations

Once unheard of in the United States, bubble tea has become incredibly popular. You can now buy it in countless stores across the nation, in both familiar and exciting flavors. There are so many …

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Two small shot glasses of tequila or mezcal in ice surrounded by limes, highlighting the comparison of tequila vs mezcal

Tequila Vs Mezcal: Production, Aging, And Flavor

There’s a classic line that says all tequila is mezcal, but only some mezcal is tequila. In other words, tequila is a type of mezcal, much like bourbon is a type of whiskey. That statement is a useful …

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A mug and a jug of green tea, next to a white bowl of green tea leaves, looking at whether green tea has tannins

Does Green Tea Have Tannins?

Tea is instantly recognizable for its somewhat bitter flavor and the way it dries your mouth out. Both of these features are associated with tannins – plant-based compounds that are concentrated …

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A vodka cocktail being prepared in a bar, highlighting the idea of manly vodka drinks

21 Manly Vodka Drinks To Bring Out Your Fire

What do you drink when you’re out on the town? What about at home? Many men stick to the classics, like beer or whiskey on the rocks, partly because cocktails seem too girly. That’s a shame, as there …

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A bottle of tequila, some limes, and a board, looking at the most expensive bottles of tequila

The Most Expensive Tequila That Will Make Your Jaw Drop

When we talk about expensive alcohol, it’s easy to focus on the seemingly refined products, particularly cognac and whiskey. Yet, the most expensive tequila bottles put these to …

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Quick Milk Chocolate Pecan Brownie with Bourbon Whipped Cream

There is always room for more chocolate desserts, I have always said, and I have a treasure trove of chocolate recipes in my files that I love and even more still to test and add to the list! A …

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