The rise of rye whiskey is nothing short of astounding. Until a little more than 10 years ago, it barely made any noise at all among consumers in recent decades. But that has changed — and in dramatic fashion — ever since. According to the most recent annual report by […]
Beverages
This Mezcal Margarita Recipe Is All Treat, No Tricks
This cocktail was created by Natalie Migliarini, owner of Beautiful Booze. Follow her on Instagram or order her book on Amazon. If you want to change up your margarita recipe, one way to do that is to substitute mezcal in for the traditional tequila. If you are unsure about mezcal, I would suggest […]
Here’s The Brunch Drink You Should Be Drinking
Mimosas, Bellinis, Bloody Mary’s and an array of spritzes have dominated the brunch table for some time. However, there is a drink from the island of Bermuda that has earned its rightful place on the weekend morning cocktail menu — the Rum Swizzle. “Swizzle is packed full of vitamins and […]
You’ve Got A Friend In This Rye Twist On A Negroni
This cocktail was created by Natalie Migliarini, owner of Beautiful Booze. Follow her on Instagram or order her book on Amazon. If you like a classic Negroni, do not sleep on the Old Pal. This drink is a twist on the classic and substitutes rye whiskey for the gin. Every Fall, I start […]
You’ve Heard Of Boxed Wine? Now, There’s Boxed Cocktails. You’re Welcome.
Yes, canned cocktails are still having a moment. Especially since people have been honing their mixology skills while quarantining and expanding their booze-based tastes. But now there’s something new to discover, thanks to Drake’s Organic Spirits. The brand just launched its new “boxtail” line, a full-blown array of cocktails in, […]
These Fall Beers Capture The Flavors Of The Season Without The Pumpkin Spice
As the weather gets cooler, beer drinkers around the world switch from their favorite Summer brews to their go-to Fall beers. But, in a world full of pumpkin, butternut and other squash-style sippers, there are plenty of other ales that are packed with palate-pleasing flavors and full seasonal aromas, too. […]
Drinking Around The World: An Island Brews Cruise
Beers made in the tropics are not necessarily complex, but that’s not the point. Easy-drinking island brews are meant to be refreshing and thirst-quenching, with names and labels that are reminiscent of their swoon-worthy settings. That means when you return from your vacation you may find yourself craving a cold […]
It’s Not Fall Until You’ve Had This Apple Cider Cocktail
This cocktail was created by Natalie Migliarini, owner of Beautiful Booze. Follow her on Instagram or order her book on Amazon. Apple cider really brings the Fall spirit, especially in cocktails. I really love the spiciness and the overall flavor that it can add to a basic sour cocktail. In the past, I […]
Vermouth Is The Best Aperitif You’re Not Drinking
Vermouth is having a moment. Not just because it’s finally found its rightful place once again as an important, thoughtfully considered component of cocktails — when was the last time you were at a proper cocktail establishment and the mixological genius behind the bar added some mass-produced vermouth from an […]
Whiskeysmith Co. Officially Launches — And Drops Three Delicious Flavors
Whiskeysmith Co., a premium flavored whiskey brand, is making waves in the flavored whiskey category with three new, refreshingly fun flavors —chocolate, banana, and pineapple. These flavored whiskeys were carefully selected to capture both the backbone of American whiskey, and the complex flavoring of chocolate, banana, and pineapple through the […]