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Morgenthaler’s Sherry Eggnog: The World’s Best Eggnog Recipe. Period.
Jeffrey Morgenthaler is about as close as it gets to a legend in the drinks industry. I take that back, it’s not close. Morgenthaler is a legend in the drinks industry. So much so, he became the topic of a running joke amidst our Top 100 bar travels. Literally 50% of the time when we sit at…
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Morgenthaler’s Sherry Eggnog: The World’s Best Eggnog Recipe. Period.
Jeffrey Morgenthaler is about as close as it gets to a legend in the drinks industry. I take that back, it’s not close. Morgenthaler is a legend in the drinks…
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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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Two Dozen Tests Confirmed This is The Best Manhattan Cocktail Recipe
A lot of classic cocktails are pretty straight forward. A daiquiri for instance? Is a daiquiri. There are a million variations, but for a straight up, classic daiquiri…
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How to Make an Old Fashioned Cocktail (That Doesn’t Suck)
I have a love/hate relationship with the old-fashioned cocktail. On the one hand, it’s my favorite classic cocktail out there. It’s just the right mix of boozy whisky…
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We Tested 5 Singapore Sling Recipes: The Original Was the Best
I have a long history with the Singapore Sling. Years ago, I posted on my bucket list that I wanted to visit the Raffles Hotel in Singapore, and…
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Boulevardier Recipe: 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…
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25+ Best Cocktail Gifts Ideas for the 2023 Holiday Season
Our list of the best cocktail gifts was updated in November 2023 to include all of our favorite gift items for the holiday season. Yep, it’s already that…
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Best Cocktail Books in 2023: 16 Must-Have Books
This post was updated in November 2023 to add Italy Cocktails. Amongst my friends, it’s safe to say I’ve developed a bit of a reputation as the “cocktail…
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5 of the Best Home Ice Makers to Buy in 2023
If you’re a cocktail enthusiast, you know that the right ice can make all the difference in the flavor and overall enjoyment of your drink. But if you’re…
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Double Chicken Please: Is it Really Top 10 In the World?
In 2014 I set out on a quest to go to the top 100 bars in the world. By the middle of 2019, I’d been to 59/100. Not…
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Bar Benfiddich Review Tokyo: The Best Bar in Tokyo (or the World?)
There are very few bars in the world that compare with Bar Benfiddich in Tokyo. Everything about the experience is world class, unique and memorable. You don’t leave…
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Islay Scotch: The Ultimate Guide to Visiting Islay, Scotland
Updated December 2022 to make sure all accommodations, distilleries, and restaurants were still open and accurate. For the last decade, I’ve been a huge fan of Islay scotch. Like,…
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Morgenthaler’s Sherry Eggnog: The World’s Best Eggnog Recipe. Period.
Jeffrey Morgenthaler is about as close as it gets to a legend in the drinks industry. I take that back, it’s not close. Morgenthaler is a legend in the drinks industry. So much so, he became the topic of a running joke amidst our Top 100 bar travels. Literally 50% of the time when we sit at…
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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 up…
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25+ Best Cocktail Gifts Ideas for the 2023 Holiday Season
Our list of the best cocktail gifts was updated in November 2023 to include all of our favorite gift items 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…
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Best Cocktail Books in 2023: 16 Must-Have Books
This post was updated in November 2023 to add Italy Cocktails. 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 cocktail tastes have evolved beyond the early 20s staples of…
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Two Dozen Tests Confirmed This is The Best Manhattan Cocktail Recipe
A lot of classic cocktails are pretty straight forward. A daiquiri for instance? Is a daiquiri. There are a million variations, but for a straight up, classic daiquiri it’s a simple combination of white rum, lime, and sugar. A negroni? Gin, Campari, Sweet vermouth. Easy. I always thought that was the case with a Manhattan…
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Double Chicken Please: Is it Really Top 10 In the World?
In 2014 I set out on a quest to go to the top 100 bars in the world. By the middle of 2019, I’d been to 59/100. Not bad. Then COVID hit. Then my wife got pregnant. Now our daughter is almost two, and I haven’t been to a new top 100 bar since, well,…
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How to Make an Old Fashioned Cocktail (That Doesn’t Suck)
I have a love/hate relationship with the old-fashioned cocktail. On the one hand, it’s my favorite classic cocktail out there. It’s just the right mix of boozy whisky and sweetness, that lets you know you’re drinking a real cocktail, without the flamboyance of a pretty umbrella (although those have their time and place). But on…
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We Tested 5 Singapore Sling Recipes: The Original Was the Best
I have a long history with the Singapore Sling. Years ago, I posted on my bucket list that I wanted to visit the Raffles Hotel in Singapore, and have a Singapore Sling. As it turns out, a few years later on a trip to China I had a 12 hour layover in Singapore. I arrived…
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Boulevardier Recipe: 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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How to Make a Negroni: The Easiest Negroni Recipe Ever
There may not be an easier cocktail in the world to make than a negroni. Unfortunately, depending on your tastes this may also be the most polarizing cocktail in the world. It’s strong, bitter, and despite it’s pinkish-hue, is certainly not a drink for the weak. But for those who enjoy it, there aren’t many…
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