Cocktails
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Want to Get Into Japanese Whisky? Start with These Expert-Approved Bottles
It wasn’t long ago that you could find a bottle of 12-year-old Japanese whisky at your local liquor store for around $50. Unfortunately, those days are in the rearview mirror. The category has exploded in popularity over the past decade, resulting in disappearing age statements and skyrocketing prices for many beloved bottles. The distilleries making…
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What’s Really Behind White Claw’s New Vodka?
White Claw, the popular hard seltzer brand, has officially entered the vodka space. In March 2023, the Mark Anthony Group of Companies, which owns White Claw, announced a vodka line that includes a “premium” variety and a trio of fruited versions. Playing into its waved logo, White Claw Premium Vodka is “Triple Wave Filtered—named for…
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This Non-Alcoholic Carrot Cocktail Will Put a Spring in Your Step
Unless you’ve been living under an especially sozzled rock, you likely know that demand for zero-proof cocktails has soared—sales of nonalcoholic drinks in the U.S. surged 20.6% in 2022, according to Nielsen IQ—and most bars and restaurants have added creative non-alcoholic drinks to their repertoires. At Thompson Savannah, head bartender Ryan O’Neil developed this vegetal…
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Drink Like a Girl: How Women Are Flipping the Script on ‘Male’ Drinks Spaces
Mallory O’Meara, author of Girly Drinks: A World History of Women and Alcohol, contends that all drinks are “girly” because women have always been the backbone of the alcohol industry. But it’s impossible to ignore, she says, the strong correlation between a culture’s female drinking norms and the freedoms that culture affords women. “If you want…
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Cider Needs Its Own Identity And There’s Something Simple That Can Help…
American cider is having an identity crisis.Though once one of the most widely consumed beverages in America, cider fell by the wayside after Prohibition. America transitioned from a primarily agricultural economy to an industrial one, creating more distance between Americans and cider, a farmhouse staple. Recently, though, cider is making a name for itself and…
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In Memory of the Discontinued Dunkaccino, We’ve Got a Boozy Homemade Version That Will Totally…
America woke up to some disheartening news: Dunkin’ has officially taken the beloved Dunkaccino off the menu. Yes, the very drink that Al Pacino rapped about in a fake ad for the 2011 film Jack and Jill is no more. The Dunkaccino, which Dunkin’ described as a “unique blend of coffee and hot chocolate…
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These RumChata Twists on Beloved Cocktails Will Make You Absolutely…
Look, sometimes we all need a little bit of comfort, which is where cream liqueurs can come in. After all, as Wine Enthusiast Writer-at-Large Kara Newman writes, “think of cream liqueurs as the comfort food equivalent of the spirits world: cozy, slightly indulgent and a treat to enjoy when you need a little lift—as we…
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Is Wine Gluten-Free? The Answer Is Not As Simple As You Think…
Adhering to a strict gluten-free diet can be stressful and time-consuming. Whether driven by celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity, the ability to read labels is an indispensable skill. But although most food products are required to include detailed nutritional and ingredient information on their labels, many alcoholic beverages are a different story. Sure, we…
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If You Want To Know How to Drink Like a Scandinavian, THIS Is How To Do It!
It’s been almost 10 years since I first ambled across Copenhagen’s charming cobblestone streets in search of the original Mikkeller bar and other lesser-known microbrews. Since then, my stops in the Danish capital have grown in frequency and length, and my ventures have taken me deeper into the depths of Scandinavia, with me always learning…
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Homemade Grenadine Is Worth Every Last Squeeze That You Put…..
Grenadine has a long history and complicated legacy. Often mischaracterized as cloying, when made correctly, the non-alcoholic pomegranate sweetener is bright and balanced. It adds nuanced flavors and color to everything it touches, from classic whiskey and tequila cocktails to non-alcoholic drinks. If you’re eager to separate the real McCoy from technicolored imposters, consider this…