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Top 6 Vodkas for Long Island Iced Tea

Top 6 Vodkas for Long Island Iced Tea

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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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Agave Innovation: New Twists on Margaritas and Highballs

Agave Innovation: New Twists on Margaritas and Highballs

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Top 5 Mezcals to Try in 2025

Top 5 Mezcals to Try in 2025

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Spirit of the Week: Mezcal

Spirit of the Week: Mezcal

Many of these ancient traditions are carried on today by small, family-run palenques (distilleries) that have been making mezcal by hand for generations. Once agave plants have matured (which can take up to 25 years, depending on the subtype), theyre...

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Caribbean Influences in Modern Mixology

Caribbean Influences in Modern Mixology

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Spirit of the Week: Tequila

Spirit of the Week: Tequila

There are 166 different species of agave, 125 of which can be found in Mexico but only the Weber Blue (named in honor of the German botanist who classified the species in 1905 due to the slight blue hue) can be used to make tequila. More than 300 mil...

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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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The Algorithmic Cocktail: How AI is Rewriting the Future of Drinking

The Algorithmic Cocktail: How AI is Rewriting the Future of Drinking

For decades, the spirits industry has relied on a slow-moving ecosystem of tradition, intuition, and cyclical consumer behavior to predict what people will drink next. Whether it was the resurgence of the Negroni, the meteoric rise of hard seltzers, ...

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Can AI replace sommeliers?

Can AI replace sommeliers?

Stop me if youre heard this one before: AI is coming for all of our jobs. It will vacuum the knowledge out of every programmer, lawyer, and accountant alive, then systematically replace them with AI chat bots. The next time you call the IRS for help ...

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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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