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Regarding Cocktails: A Cocktail Book Where Simplicity Shines
Since beginning this quest to visit the world’s best cocktail bars in late 2014, there’s one bar that stands above all else. It’s come up dozens of times, and I’m not sure there’s a bartender or cocktail bar owner that doesn’t owe their success in one way or another to this bar. Unfortunately, I’ve never…
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Cocktail Recipes
Best Martini Recipe: The Atlas Martini is the Best You’ve Ever Had
Trying to find the best martini recipe is a fools errand. Why? Because everyone likes different things when it comes to a martini. Some like it dirty, some…
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Oaxacan Old Fashioned: The Ultimate Tequila Cocktail?
I still remember the very first Oaxacan Old Fashioned I ever had. It was at Teardrop Cocktail Lounge in Portland, Oregon. When I travel to bars, people often…
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Bananerac Cocktail Recipe: This Banana Sazerac is Incredible
If you’ve read my list of best cocktail books, then you know what a fan I am of the Cocktail Codex book from the Death & Co team. …
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Georgia Monk Cocktail: A Complex Green Chartreuse Cocktail
Every once in awhile you create a cocktail that catches you by surprise. That was the case with this green chartreuse cocktail, the Georgia Monk. I wanted to…
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7 of the Best Whiskey Cocktails To Make At Home
Over here at Slightly Pretentious, we love a good Whiskey. Bourbon. Scotch. Rye. We’re pretty much on board for whatever variety you can name. But you know what…
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A Slightly Pretentious Mai Tai Recipe
I still remember the first “Mai Tai” I ever had. It was 2006 and I was staying at the Embassy Suites in Maui with my friend Ryan and…
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Regarding Cocktails: A Cocktail Book Where Simplicity Shines
Since beginning this quest to visit the world’s best cocktail bars in late 2014, there’s one bar that stands above all else. It’s come up dozens of times,…
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Best Cocktail Books in 2022: 15 Must-Have Books for the Home Bartender
This post was updated in November 2022 to add “Welcome Home” and “Regarding Cocktails” to our list of best cocktail books. Amongst my friends, it’s safe to say…
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10 Essential Cocktail Tools: The Tools Every Home Bar Needs
As my obsession with cocktails has grown over the last couple years, I’ve had more and more friends and family members picking up the hobby as well. It…
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Bar Reviews
15 Best Hotel Bars in the World (These Places are Insane)
There’s a good chance when you hear the words “hotel bar” you have visions of a business traveler in middle-America, drinking a Coors Light in a bar completely…
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Islay Scotch: The Ultimate Guide to Visiting Islay, Scotland
For the last five years, I’ve been a huge fan of Islay scotch. Like, the “I’m not an alcoholic, but if you look at my whiskey shelf at home you’d…
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Tales and Spirits Review: Why It’s the Best Bar in Amsterdam
It had been over ten years since I’d visited Amsterdam – and let’s just say my two trips couldn’t have been more different. My first Amsterdam experience was…
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Regarding Cocktails: A Cocktail Book Where Simplicity Shines
Since beginning this quest to visit the world’s best cocktail bars in late 2014, there’s one bar that stands above all else. It’s come up dozens of times, and I’m not sure there’s a bartender or cocktail bar owner that doesn’t owe their success in one way or another to this bar. Unfortunately, I’ve never…
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Best Cocktail Books in 2022: 15 Must-Have Books for the Home Bartender
This post was updated in November 2022 to add “Welcome Home” and “Regarding Cocktails” to our list of best cocktail books. Amongst my friends, it’s safe to say I’ve developed a bit of a reputation as the “cocktail guy.” What can I say, I appreciate a good drink! But over the last few years, my…
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10 Essential Cocktail Tools: The Tools Every Home Bar Needs
As my obsession with cocktails has grown over the last couple years, I’ve had more and more friends and family members picking up the hobby as well. It seems as if it’s almost on a daily basis someone is texting me to ask about a recipe, or ask some other home bar related question. But…
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Best Martini Recipe: The Atlas Martini is the Best You’ve Ever Had
Trying to find the best martini recipe is a fools errand. Why? Because everyone likes different things when it comes to a martini. Some like it dirty, some like with a twist, some like gin, some like vodka, and some still consider drinks like the apple-tini, a martini. Hint: they’re not. But for all the…
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25+ Best Cocktail Gifts Ideas for the 2022 Holiday Season
Yep, it’s already that time of year again! The holidays are almost upon us which means shopping season is about to shift into high gear and as usual, you’ll probably struggle to figure out what to buy your friends and family. Don’t worry, we’re here to help! Today we’re sharing with you our recommendations for…
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Hotel Viking Review: A Newport, Rhode Island Gem
My long-time editor and colleague Liz Froment recently visited the Hotel Viking in Newport, Rhode Island. I knew this place was a perfect fit for Slightly Pretentious from the moment she said she was going. A beautiful hotel that also has placed a focus on its cocktail education program? Sign us up! Liz spent two…
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How to Make an Espresso Martini (The Ultimate-Pick-Me-Up-Cocktail)
We all know the feeling. You’ve had a long day at work, or maybe you’re just trying to unwind after a stressful week. Either way, you want something strong and delicious to take the edge off. But what do you choose? There are so many options out there, and sometimes it feels like they’re all…
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Oaxacan Old Fashioned: The Ultimate Tequila Cocktail?
I still remember the very first Oaxacan Old Fashioned I ever had. It was at Teardrop Cocktail Lounge in Portland, Oregon. When I travel to bars, people often ask me if I have a “go-to” order. I tell them, I usually like to order from the menu, as when it comes to the best cocktail…
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Bananerac Cocktail Recipe: This Banana Sazerac is Incredible
If you’ve read my list of best cocktail books, then you know what a fan I am of the Cocktail Codex book from the Death & Co team. The reason it’s so great is because it does three things very well: It teaches you the essentials of creating a great cocktail. One read through the…
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Georgia Monk Cocktail: A Complex Green Chartreuse Cocktail
Every once in awhile you create a cocktail that catches you by surprise. That was the case with this green chartreuse cocktail, the Georgia Monk. I wanted to make something new, so I literally sat looking at my bar and tried to choose a few ingredients that I thought might work, despite being, well, an…
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