Liquor & Cocktails
The Invention of Cocktails (Plus Today's Top Tipples)
When did people start mixing different liquors together and calling the result a cocktail?
14 Must-Try Cocktails Bars in Leicester Square
If you are in the mood for a drink or two while exploring London, then head to Leicester Square. This vibrant area is home to some of the best bars in the city, serving up delicious cocktails that are sure to tantalize your taste buds.
Rakia, the National Balkan Drink: Traditions, Facts & More
In many Balkan countries, rakia is considered to be the national drink. The beverage is made by distilling fermented fruit.
All About Jameson Cold Brew Plus 7 Tasty Recipes
What is Jameson Cold Brew? Learn all about the drink, calories, alcohol content, plus seven great recipes and suggestions.
Five Autumn Cocktails for a Warm and Cozy Season
It's fall! Enjoy these five autumn-themed cocktails are sure to put anyone in the mood for a warm and cozy season.
Exploring Limoncello: History and 7 Recipes!
First learn the story of limoncello, that puckery-sweet lemon liqueur from the Isle of Capri. Then we find a recipe for homemade limoncello and how to use it in cooking and baking.
How to Make a Perfect, Easy, Lazy Mint Julep
Have you ever wanted to make a mint julep but didn't have the time or ingredients to make it the "real" way? This lazy, tasty mint julep recipe is for you!
How to Make a Classic Negroni Cocktail: The Perfect Apéritif
How to make a classic bitter Italian cocktail. The drink is not only delicious, but it's also the perfect apéritif.
How to Make Your Own Gin at Home With a DIY Gin Kit
A gin kit can transform a simple bottle of vodka into a tasty batch of delicious homemade gin. I'll tell you all about how my experiments went!
Homebrewed CinnaMead: A Dessert Mead With Cinnamon
Mead is inherently simple. If you give it time, this three-ingredient recipe may well become your go-to mead recipe.
58 Cocktail Recipes You Need to Try
Delight your friends at your next party, or treat yourself with one (or all) of these unique and delicious cocktails.
The Orange Crush: A Beach Classic
Here's everything you need to know to make your own variation of the famous orange crush at home.
Exploring Brandy: Brief History and Recipes
Brandy has the punch of whiskey but the softness of sweet wine. This mellow, oaky beverage is more than an after-dinner drink. Learn how to use it in baking and cooking.
Exploring Sherry: History and How to Use It in Your Cooking
Explore the story of sherry, a fortified wine of a unique region in Spain. Along the way, we’ll find recipes for dinners, desserts, and appetizers.
Top 5 Affordable Rye Whiskeys (Under $50)
Are you looking for a high-quality yet affordable rye whiskey for less than $50? Here's a list of my top five.
Is Flaviar Spirits Club Legit or a Scam? An Unbiased Review
How does the popular new Flaviar spirits membership club work? Is it legit? Is it a scam? Can it save you any money on alcohol? I tried it out, so you don't have to!
The Story Behind Ginebra San Miguel’s Famous Bottle Label
Ginebra San Miguel gin has been around for nearly 200 years, and the label has a connection to a national artist of the Phillippines.
Exploring Irish Whiskey: History Plus 8 Recipes for Dinner or Dessert
Learn the origin of Irish whiskey and how to use it in sweet and savory cooking and baking.
Exploring Tequila and Mezcal: History and Fun Recipes
In this article, we'll look at facts, fiction, folklore, and fun recipes—with agave nectar spirits as the central characters.
How to Make Christmas Spiced Cider
When you live in a dry country, knowing how to brew at home is a must! This Christmas cider is delicious; it's sweet and warm, has a bit of spice, and reminds you of all things winter. In fact, it's so good that I've made it several times over.
How to Make Fruity and Spicy Mead: Step-by-Step Guide
Mead is an alcoholic beverage made from honey and water. This particular mead recipe will yield around a 15% ABV.
How to Make a Liquid Marijuana Cocktail
This drink is always a winner with anyone who has tried it and likes fruity drinks. Disclaimer: It does NOT contain any marijuana.
Distillery Disasters: True Stories From the Booze Business
Making booze is a sometimes hazardous business that involves working with highly flammable liquids.
The Dawson City Sourtoe Cocktail
The sourtoe cocktail is served in the Downtown Hotel in Dawson City, in the northwestern Canadian territory of Yukon. Just as the name suggests, this cocktail has a fascinating story.
Harvested Grape Wine Slushy
This refreshing late summer beverage combines fresh grapes and sweet wine!
Five Cocktails You Need to Know for Any Party
Throwing a party and need to have the perfect cocktails on hand? Knowing how to mix a Moscow mule, a Bloody Mary, a margarita, a martini, and an Old Fashioned will get you through almost any party.
How to Make a Four Horsemen Drink
A drink to bring to an apocalypse or any event. The Four Horsemen is a drink made from four different liquors, all starting with the letter J. They can be served as a shot or cocktail. This drink is named after the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse for a reason and is not for the faint of heart.
The 5 Best London Dry Gins
Gin is generally drunk with mixers and features in many classic cocktails. It comes in many different styles and taste profiles. This article provides five selections for the best London dry gins.
Recipe for a Delicious "Wild Thang" Margarita
Wild Thang is a twist on standard Margarita recipes that uses more than one fruit and flavorings as the base.
How to Make a Mint Julep Iced Tea Cocktail
This tea has all the yum of a mint julep—mint and bourbon—and adds some fresh lemon and sweetened tea to the mix that is perfect for summer!
Sweet Cherry-Lime Mojitos
Fresh, sweet cherries mixed with mint and lime comprise this beautiful, refreshing summer drink.
6 Italian Liqueurs You've Never Heard Of (And 1 You Have)
These are the strong liqueurs traditionally consumed after a meal to help with digestion. They're known as "digestivos" in Italian.
Moonshine Makes a Comeback: Quick Look at the Illicit Alcohol
The illegal distilling and sale of moonshine in America have spread beyond the good old boys brewing hooch in the backwoods.
How to Make Spanish Cocktails: Wine Cooler Recipes
Learn how to make classic Spanish wine spritzers with easy recipes for tinto de verano, kalimotxo, rebujito, agua de valencia, and more!
How to Make Carajillo: Spanish Coffee Recipe
Ever wondered what's in a Spanish coffee cocktail? Learn to make it at home with this easy carajillo recipe.
How to Make the Perfect Spanish Gin-Tonic
The Spanish version of the gin and tonic is full of fresh aromatic notes and presented in a chilled, balloon-shaped glass.
5 Cocktails Inspired by Classic Disney Movie Villains
Disney has lots of heroes, but what about those great villains? Without these characters there would be no movie to enjoy, so let's channel our inner villain and enjoy these five cocktails inspired by them.
30 More Damn Good Jägermeister Shots
An additional 30 great shot recipes, all including Jägermeister as one of the ingredients.
How to Make Disneyland's Mele Kaliki-Mocha: Easy Recipe
Learn how to make Disneyland's Mele Kaliki-Mocha as served at Trader Sam's Enchanted Tiki Bar.
Apple Cinnamon Sangria
Apple and cinnamon make a great combination and are a perfect way to celebrate fall. Mix them with liquor and wine and you will have a sangria that will surely have your guests asking for more (and the recipe).
The Sinister Reputation of Absinthe
The anise-flavoured tipple delivers a mighty kick to the unwary drinker. It should be treated with great respect.
The History of Dry Martinis (And a Legendary Recipe)
There are several claims about the invention of the dry martini. Learn about the history of this famous drink and get a recipe dating back to the California Gold Rush.
Black and Blue Melomel Recipe (Blackberry and Blueberry Mead)
Learn how to make a delicious blackberry and blueberry infused mead! Yum.
The Anglo-Saxon Medieval Mead Experiment
Brewing a mead the really old-fashioned way! Making a mead the same way the Anglo-Saxons did in the 400s, during the Dark Ages of Britain.
17 Incredibly Good-Tasting Shots: Strong, Smooth, and Easy
The perfect shot is strong, easy to make, and goes down smooth. All 17 of these recipes fit the bill.
Make Your Own Mead With 5 Ingredients
Start off your brewing career with a simple mead recipe of five ingredients you can buy at your local grocery store.
Juice-Based Rainbow Jello Shot Recipe: Healthy but Strong!
Celebrate with these natural juice-based rainbow jello shots! Step-by-step instructions for how to make them with gelatin or vegan-friendly substitutes.
Basic Jello Shooter Recipe
Jello shooters are such a hit at parties. Try this basic, easy recipe to make your own jello shots.
Easy and Unique Jello Shot Recipes
Make easy and unique Jello shots for your party with this recipe and list of ideas.
7 Easy Vodka Fruit Cocktail Recipes for Summer
A delicious and refreshing selection of original cocktail recipes made from vodka and a tasty variety of summer fruits. Recipes use fruits ranging from mango and pineapple to tomato and cucumber.