Category: Spirits & History

Feeling the winter blues? Picture this: a sunny Italian lemon grove with a view of the sea and the...

Every mixologist knows that balance and precision are the name of the game when it comes to...

When it comes to timeless style, nothing beats a classic Manhattan. A mainstay of every cocktail...

It’s almost Derby Day, and that means cocktails! When it comes to this famous horse race, the Mint...

Sloe Gin for the Win: But What is Sloe Gin Actually? One of the great challenges (and joys) of...

When it comes to style and verve, nothing beats a classic Manhattan cocktail. A mainstay of every...

One secret to having a well-stocked home bar is to be informed about the tools of the trade and...

Corsairs. Scoundrels. Buccaneers. Scallywags. Every spirit has an intriguing, storied history, but...

Picture this: a steamy night at the El Floridita bar on the outskirts of Havana, a lively mambo...

When building your repertoire of cocktails as a home mixologist, the classics are a great place to...

One of the great joys of joining the mixology community is learning about the history, secrets,...

Bitter and sweet, mellow and robust, amaro is in a class by itself. This Italian liqueur, which...

Rum punch. Cuba Libres. Mojitos. Rum is one of the world’s most popular spirits, and it always has...

The Green Fairy. Nectar of the Poets. The Torment. Green Oblivion. You’ve heard the stories. No...

Its story is one of history and time, outlaws and legends, spanning across continents and taking...

Gin. It’s a staple, a classic, a libation for the ages. Born more than a thousand years ago out of...

Vodka is a classic when it comes to mixing exciting cocktails and formulating fun drinks, seen in...