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The legal requirements for tequila mean that when the spirit is aged, it is always aged in oak. Sometimes this involves using new oak barrels, but you can also find tequila aged in whiskey barrels …
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 …
Rum’s link to pirates and sailors hasn’t given the spirit a particularly refined history or reputation. Still, all of this seems to be changing. Rum can now be seen in many cocktails, ranging from the …
Tequila is a popular spirit, one that many of us love as a shot, with a mixer, or in a full cocktail. There are even monthly tequila clubs that ship tequila out to you, allowing you to try different …
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 …
A cocktail shaker is a classic piece of equipment for anyone who is making cocktails at home or at the bar. While the shakers are easy enough to find and use, many of us are just looking for a simple …
Milk might seem like an odd cocktail ingredient. Despite this, there are many milk cocktails out there, in a variety of styles. As it turns out, milk works well in some cocktails, adding a creamy …
Ah, the 80s. It was a time to remember, that’s for sure, what with big hair, leg warmers, neon colors, high-waisted jeans, and many more ‘fashion’ statements. With so many stand-out features of the …
The custom of ending the day with an alcoholic nightcap might not be as common as it once was, but many of us do so every so often. A nightcap might be as simple as a small glass of brandy, Irish …
How do you define a “manly man”? Choosing a drink is about so much more than what you like the taste of. What you pick will have a strong impact on how people view you. Like it or not, we …
Drinking alcohol in the morning doesn't have to mean that you have to be blasted before 12:00PM! Celebrating a raging all nighter on Friday with the hair of the dog can chill you out and make you …
Alcoholic shots, or shooters, are a fantastic way to enjoy spirits, without all the complication that comes from making and drinking an entire cocktail. Most of the time, you’re simply throwing back …
Baileys is a rich, creamy, and incredibly delicious liqueur that makes an excellent dessert drink. Plus, you can drink the liqueur on its own or use it in a cocktail. But, Baileys is made using …
I’m sure you’ve heard about beer of the month clubs and whiskey ones – but what about tequila of the month clubs? There aren’t as many of these out there, partly because there are fewer tequila …
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 …
By now, we all know that carbs can be a serious problem. They’re a valuable energy source, true, but they also spike our blood sugar, may promote inflammation, and cause plenty of other issues. Plus, …
White Claw has produced a huge range of hard seltzer in all types of flavors. The American and Canadian versions come in at somewhere between 5% and 8% alcohol by volume (ABV), while the international …
Milk washing is a strange idea. You’re basically adding milk to a spirit or a whole cocktail, intentionally curdling it, then straining the curds to give you a clear liquid that still contains whey. …
Moonshine is hardly the most refined spirit. When made well, it doesn’t smell like much on its own, but the intensity of the alcohol can hit you hard, which might make you wonder why anyone would want …
Mountain Dew is sugary, with an intense flavor. It doesn’t seem like something you could add to a cocktail. Yet, there are many Mountain Dew mixed drinks out there. Some of these are bright, very …
Sprite is simple and delicious. Fizzy, sweet, colorless, and lemon-lime flavored, it’s an almost perfect cocktail ingredient. This is why there are so many different Sprite mixed drinks out there. …
Milk cocktails are a delicious alternative to all the fruity drinks out there, not to mention the spirit heavy cocktails that are often quite intense. However, delicious as they are, milk-based …
Cocktails come in all sizes and styles, including fruity cocktails, creamy ones, and bubbly soda cocktails. Soda cocktails can be particularly fun at a party or anytime you want something refreshing. …
Sake is the national beverage of Japan but has been increasingly making its way onto our shores as well. The drink itself varies in style and taste, often with an alcohol content of between 15% and …
