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  • Aperol Spritz Recipe: The Ultimate Cafe Cocktail
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  • The Gardener Cocktail from Matsuhisa Vail: It’s incredible
  • Vieux Carré Cocktail: Another New Orleans Classic
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  • Morgenthaler’s Sherry Eggnog: The World’s Best Eggnog Recipe. Period.
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  • Blackjack Redux: A Delicious Coffee Cocktail
  • Sazerac Cocktail Recipe: New Orleans in a Glass
  • Tiki Old Fashioned: The Cocktail You Didn’t Know You Needed
  • Blind Test Reveals Best Ginger Beer for a Moscow Mule
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  • World’s 50 Best Bars 2020: What they got Right (and Wrong)
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  • Islay Scotch: The Ultimate Guide to Visiting Islay, Scotland
  • Over 25 of the Best Cocktail Gifts for the Holiday Season
  • Pineapple Daiquiri: The Ultimate Way to Use Plantation Pineapple Rum
  • Stiggins Negroni: Another Amazing Use for Plantation Pineapple Rum
  • How to Make a Moscow Mule: The Ultimate Summer Cocktail
  • Mint Julep Recipe: A Classy Departure from the Usual
  • Fish House Punch Recipe: Does it Get Much Better than This? I’m Not Sure it Does…
  • How to Make a World Class Boulevardier Cocktail (Like Negronis? You’ll LOVE This)
  • NoMad Cocktail Book Review: For the Adventurous Home Bartender
  • Lost Lake Cocktail Recipe: A Passionfruit Tiki Drink
  • Margarita Recipe: My All Time Favorite Margarita Cocktail
  • Mezcal Margarita Recipe: The Margarita’s Smoky Sibling
  • Strawberry Lemonade Cocktail: A VERY Versatile Drink
  • Repossession Cocktail: A Dry Sour from the NoMad Cocktail Book
  • Regarding Cocktails: A Cocktail Book Where Simplicity Shines
  • 10 Essential Cocktail Tools: The Tools Every Home Bar Needs
  • How to Make Clear Ice Cubes for Cocktails: Everything You Need to Know
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  • Whiskey Sour Recipe: The Whiskey Cocktail for Beginners
  • Peach Old Fashioned: A Fruity Twist on an Old Classic
  • The Dockside: A Killer Rum Old Fashioned Cocktail
  • The Last Word Cocktail Recipe: An Often Overlooked Crowdpleaser
  • Two Dozen Tests Confirmed This is The Best Manhattan Cocktail Recipe
  • Aviation Cocktail Recipe: A Beautiful and Refreshing Gin Cocktail
  • Unique Cocktails: 5 Unlikely Drink Pairings That Taste Delicious
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  • Mixology Masterclass Review: Is Mr. Lyan’s Cocktail Course Worth It?
  • Daiquiri Recipe: How to Make a Perfect Daiquiri (Without Strawberry)
  • Best Cocktail Books: 10 Must-Have Books for the Home Bartender
  • How to Make a Negroni: The Easiest Negroni Recipe Ever
  • How to Make a Rum Negroni: The Artsy Bird is a Funky Rum Cocktail
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  • Tales and Spirits Review: Why It’s the Best Bar in Amsterdam
  • How to Make an Old Fashioned Cocktail (That Doesn’t Suck)
  • Deadshot PDX: The Most Unique Cocktails in Portland
  • The Smoking Banana: A Simple Mezcal Cocktail that Impresses
  • Cafe Dante NYC: Is it REALLY the World’s Best Bar?
  • Best Martini Recipe: The Atlas Martini is the Best You’ve Ever Had
  • 69 Colbrooke Row Review: A Classic that Lost Its Luster
  • SG Club Tokyo: A Cocktail Bar With Something for Everyone
  • Danico Review: Why It’s My Favorite Cocktail Bar in Paris
  • Candelaria Paris: A Night at One of Paris’ Most Iconic Cocktail Bars
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  • Coupette Review: The Best Drinks in London?
  • Le Syndicat Paris Review: In Defense of French Spirits
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  • Nottingham Forest: A Sensory Cocktail Experience in Milan
  • NoMad Bar NYC: A Must Visit Bar in New York City
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  • Bar Ben Fiddich Review Tokyo: The Best Bar in Tokyo (or the World?)
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ABOUT SLIGHTLY PRETENTIOUS

At Slightly Pretentious we're on a quest to visit the top 100 bars in the world, and here we share stories from those travels while also helping you create killer cocktails at home.

Let's face it, if you're into bougie cocktails? There's at least a small part of you that is slightly pretentious. This is a safe space to embrace it :)

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Home Bar Resources

Blind Test Reveals Best Ginger Beer for a Moscow Mule

November 11, 2020 By Steve 2 Comments

Smoke Boards: What's in the Box

Best Cocktail Smoker: Smoke Boards is My New Favorite Drink Smoker

November 10, 2020 By Sean 2 Comments

Over 25 of the Best Cocktail Gifts for the Holiday Season

October 5, 2020 By Sean 3 Comments

Best Bars in the World

Dead Rabbit NYC

The Dead Rabbit: Is It NYC’s Best Cocktail Bar? It Might Be.

February 17, 2019 By Sean

NoMad Bar NYC

NoMad Bar NYC: A Must Visit Bar in New York City

March 1, 2019 By Sean

Cocktail at Nottingham Forest in Milan

Nottingham Forest: A Sensory Cocktail Experience in Milan

March 5, 2019 By Sean

Cocktail Recipes

Great Cocktails: 20+ Ridiculously Good Drinks to Make at Home

March 30, 2021 By Sean

Mojito Cocktail

Mojito Cocktail Recipe: A Refreshing Rum Drink

March 7, 2021 By Sean

The Gardener Cocktail from Matsuhisa Vail.

The Gardener Cocktail from Matsuhisa Vail: It’s incredible

March 2, 2021 By Sean

Latest Reviews

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About Slightly Pretentious

We love cocktails. We love travel. We love quests. Slightly Pretentious combines all of this.

Here you’ll find stories about the best bars in the world, great cocktail recipes you can make at home, and a lot more.

Let’s face it, fancy cocktails are at least a little bit pretentious. So this is your chance to embrace your slightly pretentious side.

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  • Great Cocktails: 20+ Ridiculously Good Drinks to Make at Home
  • Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge Review: An Absolutely Gorgeous Escape
  • Mojito Cocktail Recipe: A Refreshing Rum Drink
  • The Gardener Cocktail from Matsuhisa Vail: It’s incredible

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