I have a relationship with high-proof spirits that I admit most resembles a fetish. I love a solid foundation on which I can build my cocktails safely and creatively, and potent liquor provides just that. My first discovery of this phenomenon was when I tasted an old formula for the Manhattan : 100-proof rye whiskey paired with Italian (sweet) vermouth, bitters and orange liqueur
Much of the talk this Earth Day is about what you can do to save the planet, and when it comes to liquor there are actually some eco-friendly (and tasty) options.
When it comes to weather, April is perhaps the cruelest month. Some days, you get a taste of summer complete with warm temperatures, the music of chirping birds and the sweet perfume of blooming flowers
This hot tequila-and-cider concoction will warm you head to toe.
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After months of last-minute victories and dramatic meltdowns, the Super Bowl is finally here. Hopefully you placed your order for spicy wings and pizza so long ago the Bills were still contenders, but what are you going to drink during the big game
Nothing could have prepared me better for my future career as a bartender and restaurateur than growing up in a big family—with all generations present at most meals and wine and spirits consumed in true old-world fashion.
In the spring of 1926, Charles H.
When it comes to predicting what we’ll all be drinking in 2012, who better to ask than our resident master mixologist and Liquor.com advisor Dale DeGroff ? Here are some of the trends he sees taking off this year. FARM TO GLASS: The farm-to-glass movement is really picking up steam.
Sure, you have been celebrating the holidays for weeks, but it’s now time to get serious about your drinking. As you ease into 2012 and refine your list of resolutions, we have five more important ones you should consider adding. Let’s make this a truly spirited year! Have Nightcaps and Aperitifs: While Americans may have invented the cocktail, we have a lot to learn from Europeans about enjoying one.
