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Hosting Without the Hangover: The Rise of the HalfProof’ Cocktail

Hosting Without the Hangover: The Rise of the HalfProof’ Cocktail

Home does not have to be where the headache is. The poet Rumi once wrote, There is a field beyond cocktail and mocktail. I will meet you there. It’s becoming increasingly trendy to split the difference between the two and halve the amount of spirits ...

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The Wild World of Long Island Iced Tea

The Wild World of Long Island Iced Tea

In 2010, Jersey Shore’s Nicole Snooki Polizzi was arrested for drunk and disorderly conduct. In 2013, Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Brandi Glanville informed her fellow castmember Joyce Giraud, You’re Black, so you can’t swim. In 2016, a Flor...

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How to Stir a Perfect Manhattan

How to Stir a Perfect Manhattan

When it comes to making a perfect Manhattan, technique is everything. You can use topshelf whiskey, imported vermouth, housemade bitters, a smallbatch organic garnish from a jar that cost $40—but you’re doing your ingredients (and yourself) a disserv...

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Ingredient Breakdown: Vermouth

Ingredient Breakdown: Vermouth

What even is vermouth? It is, in our opinion, deeply unfortunate that so many people have this question. It might sound like some dusty bottle your grandma pulls out of the back of her cabinet when she gets bored of talking to her cats, but it’s act...

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Manhattan: The Quintessential Cocktail That Defines a City

Manhattan: The Quintessential Cocktail That Defines a City

Love it or hate it, the Manhattan is very much like the borough it’s named for: singular, unapologetic, not for everyone, very strong smells, and an origin story that has since been identified as selfmythologizing bullshit. For many years, the Manhat...

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Best Glassware for a Margarita

Best Glassware for a Margarita

It isn’t just about flavor, or just about presentation your choice of glassware affects the entire experience of enjoying a margarita, especially if you’re an athome mixologist without the novelty or ambiance of a bar to distract you from the basic e...

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Top 6 Vodkas for Long Island Iced Tea

Top 6 Vodkas for Long Island Iced Tea

Only in the 1970s would someone decide that mixing brown liquor, clear liquor, citrus liqueur and Coke was a good idea. There is, to understate things, a lot going on in a Long Island Iced Tea. When choosing the right vodka for this busy cocktail, yo...

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Caffeine and Cocktails: How Espresso Martinis Took Over the World

Caffeine and Cocktails: How Espresso Martinis Took Over the World

Monks and religious communities were experimenting with coffee-infused alcohol as early as the 1700s, shortly after the initial export of coffee beans to Europe from Africa and the Middle East. To these monastic leaders, its short-term function was t...

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4 Easy Espresso Martini Variations

4 Easy Espresso Martini Variations

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Tequila's New Golden Age: Why Agave Spirits Are Dominating 2025

Tequila's New Golden Age: Why Agave Spirits Are Dominating 2025

In the world of spirits, those that are agave-based like tequila and mezcal, have seen significant growth over the last few years. As we near the halfway point of 2025 its clear agave is dominating the year and shows no sign of slowing down. In 2023,...

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How to Stir a Perfect Negroni

How to Stir a Perfect Negroni

The key to making a great cocktail involves more than just using quality ingredients and proper measurements. It also needs proper chilling and dilution.

While its not listed directly in the ingredients of a cocktail recipe, water is an essential ...

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Enchanted Forest Mule: A Dark, Lush, and Spiced Botanical Mocktail

Enchanted Forest Mule: A Dark, Lush, and Spiced Botanical Mocktail

Served in a mule mug over crushed ice and finished with crushed blackberries and a sprig of mint, the Enchanted Forest Mule offers a visually rustic and aromatic drinking experiencecool, comforting, and utterly captivating.

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Lavender Storm: A Floral and Spicy Twist on the Classic Moscow Mule

Lavender Storm: A Floral and Spicy Twist on the Classic Moscow Mule

Served in a classic copper mug over ice, the Lavender Storm is garnished with a sprig of lavender and a fresh lime wheel, creating a visually elegant and aromatic cocktail thats as beautiful as it is flavorful.

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Cloudy Lemon Collins: A Tea-Infused Citrus Twist on a Classic Collins

Cloudy Lemon Collins: A Tea-Infused Citrus Twist on a Classic Collins

Served in a Collins glass over fresh ice and garnished with a simple lemon wheel, the Cloudy Lemon Collins is a drink thats as refined as it is effortlessideal for moments that call for something light, citrusy, and just a little bit cozy.

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Dark & Rainy: A Bold and Stormy Sip with a Coffee-Infused Twist

Dark & Rainy: A Bold and Stormy Sip with a Coffee-Infused Twist

Served in a highball glass over ice and finished with a lime wheel, the Dark & Rainy offers the same invigorating spice and refreshment of the original, but with a darker, more luxurious personality.

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Bunnys Garden Gimlet: A Fresh, Herbal Take on a Springtime Classic

Bunnys Garden Gimlet: A Fresh, Herbal Take on a Springtime Classic

Featuring crisp cucumber juice, bright lime, and a hint of sweet basil syrup, this cocktail captures the freshness of the season with a lively, green elegance.

Served in a chilled coupe glass and garnished with a cucumber ribbon, the Bunnys Garden G...

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Carrot Cake Martini: A Spiced & Creamy Dessert Cocktail for Easter Indulgence

Carrot Cake Martini: A Spiced & Creamy Dessert Cocktail for Easter Indulgence

With a base of vanilla vodka and fresh carrot juice, layered with warm cinnamon syrup and a touch of Irish cream, this martini is both velvety and nostalgic, evoking the cozy, comforting flavors of carrot cake with every sip.

Served in a chilled cou...

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Peep Punch: A Tropical, Candy-Colored Rum Cocktail for Easter Fun

Peep Punch: A Tropical, Candy-Colored Rum Cocktail for Easter Fun

Peep Punch brings playful flair to any spring celebration, served over crushed ice in a hurricane glass and finished with a whimsical marshmallow Peep and zesty orange twist.

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Citrus Rose Sangria: A Light and Floral Ros Cocktail for Spring Sipping

Citrus Rose Sangria: A Light and Floral Ros Cocktail for Spring Sipping

With its soft pink hue and vibrant flavor profile, this sangria is as visually enchanting as it is satisfying to sipperfect for spring celebrations, sunny brunches, or outdoor soires under blooming trees.

Served in wine glasses over ice and garnishe...

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Chamomile & Honey Martini: A Light, Herbal Twist on Classic Elegance

Chamomile & Honey Martini: A Light, Herbal Twist on Classic Elegance

Infused with chamomiles soft herbal character and sweetened with delicate honey syrup, this cocktail is silky, subtle, and perfectly balancedideal for evening cocktails, refined gatherings, or a serene nightcap with a touch of style.

Served in a chi...

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Strawberry Basil French 75: A Bubbly, Herbaceous Twist on a Jazz-Age Classic

Strawberry Basil French 75: A Bubbly, Herbaceous Twist on a Jazz-Age Classic

Finished with sparkling Champagne, this elegant drink is perfect for those moments that call for a festive toast with a touch of flairfrom Mothers Day brunches to spring garden parties and sophisticated soires.

Served in a chilled coupe glass and ga...

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