Cocktails
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You Need To Get to Know Grappa, the Fragrant Italian Liquor That Will Change Your…
Once associated with peasants, Grappa has drifted from its modest origins. Today, the spirit is common at Italian dinner tables of all stripes. Grappa’s evolution is a result of both tradition and reinvention, as modern distillers work to refine their products for generations to come.Though its role in modern drinking culture is still progressing, one…
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The Grasshopper Is a Mint Chocolate Delight That May Be The Best Kept Secret….
Flavor-wise, a Grasshopper cocktail evokes those chocolate mints an old-school restaurants might present along with the dinner bill. We mean that in a positive way: Both are minty, chocolatey and an oh-so-sweet finish to a meal. Although the Grasshopper is often served after dinner as a digestif, it can be enjoyed any time. Perfect for mint…
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These Are The Top 9 Food Festivals Every Drinker Should Know
Finding a just-right food pairing for a favorite wine, beloved beer or go-to cocktail isn’t simply a pleasant happening. When the combo works, the experience can be otherworldly, heightening flavors and aromas both on the plate and in the glass.Clearly, creating opportunities for next-level pairings is something some food and drink festival organizers are thinking…
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What Is Shochu? Here Is An Amazing Five Bottle Starter Kit…
When talking about Japanese alcoholic beverages, most of us immediately think of sake. But it’s time to change that thought process, because the distilled spirit of Japanese shochu is worth your time. Though it lacks sake’s name recognition, shochu is becoming more widely available in some U.S. cities and is popping up at more bars…
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WHOA: We’ve Found Some Amazing Non-Alcoholic Drinks You Need To Stock Right Now…
Italy’s beloved bitter digestif, amaro, isn’t for everyone. Those who love it, however, crave the bracing bitter punch it delivers. Now, the category is attracting the zero-proof crowd. Non-alcoholic drinks are having a moment in the sun, from wine and spirits, to beers and cocktails, and amaro is no different. If you’re not drinking alcohol…
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This Deep Dive Into Vermouth Will Tell You EVERYTHING You Want To Know…
Vermouth is a key ingredient in a number of classic cocktails, like a martini, Negroni or Manhattan. But for decades, vermouth took a backseat to the other elements of these drinks like gin, bourbon and whiskey. But vermouth is having a moment, and understanding the different vermouth styles is key to shaking (or mixing) up…
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Experience a Powerful Message Through the Wine and Whiskey in “The Last of Us”
Warning: This story contains spoilers. If you haven’t contemplated Beaujolais lately, you’re not watching enough television. The wine is one of several drinks that gets screen time in The Last of Us, an HBO limited series. When they’re not fighting authoritarian corruption, gang violence or zombie-like creatures called “the infected,” characters in The Last of…
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Be Ready to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with This Must-Have Drink!
Irish beers and full-sized green-colored cocktails might be the first drinks that come to mind when you think of St. Patrick’s Day, but apparently, tastes are changing. According to data crunched by hospitality engagement platform Union, green tea shots were the top cocktail ordered at last year’s festivities. Is the sipper poised to sweep the…
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Upgrade Your Next Oyster Dinner With These Must-Have Cocktail Combinations!
When you think of the perfect oyster wine pairing, your mind might immediately go to the standby: crisp white wine. Although you can’t go wrong with the classics—think Picpoul, Chablis and Champagne—more and more oyster bars and restaurants are pairing these briny, happy-hour favorites, whether fresh or cooked, with cocktails. The results can be revelatory. …
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You Won’t Believe What Happens When Beer and Ice Cream Meet!
Looking for a sweet and festive undertaking to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day? Try homemade IPA ice cream. Much like brewing, making ice cream involves a bit of science and tact—but it’s nothing that the home chef can’t handle. Think of ice cream as a rich blank canvas to highlight the strong, hoppy flavor characteristic of…