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Americano Cocktail: A Low Proof Italian Refresher
Before there was the negroni, before there was the boulevardier, there was the original Italian Campari cocktail: the Americano. The Americano has been around since the 1860s, and to this day you’ll find people sipping them in European cafes on sunny afternoons alongside the Aperol Spritz. Ah, the days of travel. How I miss thee.…
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Over 25 of the Best Cocktail Gifts for the 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,…
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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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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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Cocktail Recipes
Americano Cocktail: A Low Proof Italian Refresher
Before there was the negroni, before there was the boulevardier, there was the original Italian Campari cocktail: the Americano. The Americano has been around since the 1860s, and…
Continue Reading Americano Cocktail: A Low Proof Italian Refresher
Pineapple Daiquiri: The Ultimate Way to Use Plantation Pineapple Rum
Earlier this week I wrote about one of my favorite liquors (if not my absolute favorite) in the world: plantation pineapple rum. In that post, I wrote about…
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Stiggins Negroni: Another Amazing Use for Plantation Pineapple Rum
I have what I refer to as my “secret weapon” ingredients. These are spirits or liqueurs that you can put in just about anything and they’ll taste amazing.…
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How to Make a Moscow Mule: The Ultimate Summer Cocktail
Now, I’ve never been to Moscow. Aaaaaand I’ve never ridden a mule. Hell, I don’t know that I’ve ever even been around a mule. But I do know a thing…
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Mint Julep Recipe: A Classy Departure from the Usual
I’m not sure there’s a single cocktail that ties in so many aspects of my life than the mint julep. Yep, the mint julep. The story starts back in…
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Fish House Punch Recipe: Does it Get Much Better than This? I’m Not Sure it Does…
There are a lot of delicious drinks out there that should get more play, but maybe none more so than the Fish House Punch. My first experience with…
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Bar Reviews
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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NoMad Cocktail Book Review: For the Adventurous Home Bartender
For years the NoMad has been one of my favorite destinations. Yes, the entire hotel, a destination, not just a place to rest your head. I’ve been to…
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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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Deadshot PDX: The Most Unique Cocktails in Portland
Despite traveling all over the world to taste and write about cocktails, up until now I haven’t written much about the cocktail scene in my hometown: Portland, Oregon.…
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Cafe Dante NYC: Is it REALLY the World’s Best Bar?
Cafe Dante in NYC has been around for 104 years. It’s been on my radar for about 4. But after over a century of serving drinks to locals…
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69 Colbrooke Row Review: A Classic that Lost Its Luster
On our last trip to London I was excited to visit The Bar With No Name, which is located at 69 Colbrooke Row. As one of the longer…
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Americano Cocktail: A Low Proof Italian Refresher
Before there was the negroni, before there was the boulevardier, there was the original Italian Campari cocktail: the Americano. The Americano has been around since the 1860s, and to this day you’ll find people sipping them in European cafes on sunny afternoons alongside the Aperol Spritz. Ah, the days of travel. How I miss thee.…
Continue Reading Americano Cocktail: A Low Proof Italian Refresher
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 think I was” kind of fan. And ever since I first fell in love with a Laphroaig 10 year old, I knew one day I would have…
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Over 25 of the Best Cocktail Gifts for the 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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Pineapple Daiquiri: The Ultimate Way to Use Plantation Pineapple Rum
Earlier this week I wrote about one of my favorite liquors (if not my absolute favorite) in the world: plantation pineapple rum. In that post, I wrote about using the rum as a unique negroni variation, but for the average person, the most likely use case for this rum would be in a Pineapple daiquiri…
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Stiggins Negroni: Another Amazing Use for Plantation Pineapple Rum
I have what I refer to as my “secret weapon” ingredients. These are spirits or liqueurs that you can put in just about anything and they’ll taste amazing. Banane du Bresil is one. Apricot liqueur is another. But perhaps my favorite of all is Plantation Pineapple Rum. If you’ve never heard of this before, you…
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How to Make a Moscow Mule: The Ultimate Summer Cocktail
Now, I’ve never been to Moscow. Aaaaaand I’ve never ridden a mule. Hell, I don’t know that I’ve ever even been around a mule. But I do know a thing or two about Moscow Mules. Wonderful cocktail, weird name. Why do I love this drink so much? Because this is the perfect “in between drink.” It’s a step…
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Mint Julep Recipe: A Classy Departure from the Usual
I’m not sure there’s a single cocktail that ties in so many aspects of my life than the mint julep. Yep, the mint julep. The story starts back in 2008, before I was ever into cocktails, and the thought of spending more than $4 for a rum and coke seemed ludicrous. My girlfriend at the time…
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Fish House Punch Recipe: Does it Get Much Better than This? I’m Not Sure it Does…
There are a lot of delicious drinks out there that should get more play, but maybe none more so than the Fish House Punch. My first experience with making a Fish House Punch came from the original Dead Rabbit cocktail book. On my first visit to the bar, I had a drink called a Bankers…
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How to Make a World Class Boulevardier Cocktail (Like Negronis? You’ll LOVE This)
My love affair with the boulevardier cocktail (pronounced bool-ah-vard-ee-a) was a slow burn. To just put it out there so you know what we’re working with here, a boulevardier is essentially a negroni where you switch out the gin for bourbon. But as with any Campari drink, it’s an a acquired taste, so you have…
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NoMad Cocktail Book Review: For the Adventurous Home Bartender
For years the NoMad has been one of my favorite destinations. Yes, the entire hotel, a destination, not just a place to rest your head. I’ve been to the NoMad Bar over a dozen times. It’s about as central a location as it gets in NYC, it’s big enough to be able to meet friends…
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