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  • Two root beer floats in tall, clear glasses with red-and-white-striped straws

    Give Your Root Beer Float Better Flavor When You Do This Step First

    A perfectly crafted root beer float is a thing of beauty, but if you're skipping this step, the frosty dessert drink won't taste as good as it should.

    By Crystal Antonace 6 hours ago Read More
  • A vodka soda with berry-colored syrup and a slice of fresh lime.

    For A Summer-Worthy Vodka Soda, Muddle In This Ingredient

    A vodka soda is practically a blank cocktail canvas, and summer is the perfect time to add some flavorful, fresh produce to level up the drink.

    By Crystal Antonace 1 day ago Read More
  • Man next to two highball cocktails on a purple background with the video title

    You're Doing It All Wrong — How To Make A Proper Highball

    A highball is simple on paper — your liquor of choice, a carbonated mixer, and a highball glass — but, if you do it wrong, your cocktail will be just...meh.

    By Brianna Gunter 2 days ago Read More
  • A pair of bloody Marys garnished with celery and bacon.

    Infuse Vodka With This For The Best Bloody Mary Of Your Life

    You don't need garish garnishes to boost your bloody Mary. Really, all you need to do is infuse your vodka with one sharply pungent ingredient.

    By Amber Sutherland-Namako 5 days ago Read More
  • Overhead view of a glass of cherry soda with fresh cherries as a garnish

    13 Cocktails You Should Make With Cherry Soda

    Follow our easy, expert advice for crafting refreshing and delicious cherry soda cocktails at home, from nostalgic highballs to creative mixed drinks.

    By Emily M Alexander 5 days ago Read More
  • Bottles of scotch on a bar shelf

    This Lesser-Known Spanish Glassware Is Perfect For Sipping Scotch

    Glassware truly matters when it comes to enjoying a drink. That goes double for Scotch whisky. Next time, try sipping your scotch from this Spanish glassware.

    By Macy Sandel 12 days ago Read More
  • Red Sichuan peppercorns on a spoon

    5 Cocktails That Pair Perfectly With Szechuan Peppercorns

    Beloved in many savory dishes, Szechuan peppercorns offer a truly unique flavor that also works surprisingly well in cocktails. Here are five to try.

    By Andrew Amelinckx 13 days ago Read More
  • Hand holding a glass of scotch

    The Scotch Myth Everyone Needs To Stop Believing

    There are many aspects of scotch that people find confusing, including this myth that's been doing more harm than good. It's time to let it go.

    By Andrew Amelinckx 14 days ago Read More
  • two Aperol spritzes on a gray counter

    The 2-2-2 Ratio For The Absolute Best Aperol Spritz

    If you're struggling to find the right ratio for your homemade Aperol spritz, it's really easy to simplify. Here's how an expert makes this signature cocktail.

    By Tara Bowen 15 days ago Read More
  • A frozen margarita cocktail.

    The Easy Ratio For The Best Frozen Margs Of Your Life

    Frozen margaritas are a delectable treat, but you need to get the ratios right for a truly perfect drink. Here's everything you need to know.

    By Georgina Jedikovska 20 days ago Read More
  • A few glasses of Scotch served with and without ice to determine the best temperature to enjoy

    The Perfect Temperature For Serving A Smooth Glass Of Scotch

    Scotch is a drink that many have opinions on concerning the right way to enjoy it, especially involving temperature. Here's what to know when serving it.

    By JC Gonzalez 25 days ago Read More
  • A man with a classic whiskey sour and a New York whiskey sour on a purple background.

    You're Doing It All Wrong — How To Make A Whiskey Sour

    A whiskey sour is a pretty simple cocktail, but if you're choosing the wrong ingredients or skipping crucial steps you're compromising the finished product.

    By Crystal Antonace 1 month ago Read More
  • A variety pack case of White Claw with six different flavors for sale in a store.

    Mix White Claw With This Sweet Fruit For The Most Refreshing Fourth Of July Cocktail

    Looking for an easy, bracingly cool cocktail to sustain you during Fourth of July celebrations? Just mix White Claw with this fruit prized for its sweetness.

    By Brianna Gunter 1 month ago Read More
  • Basket filled with lemons and three Mason jars full of ice-cold lemonade

    Use This Frozen Lemonade Shortcut To Cool Down On Brutally Hot Days

    Craving a cold lemonade on a hot summer day? Well, there's an even better way to enjoy the refreshing drink. Just turn it into a slushy, no blender needed.

    By Amy Andrews 1 month ago Read More
  • group of people toasting with Aperol spritzes

    A Bartender Shares The Ultimate Aperol Spritz Ratio For Perfect Summer Drinks

    Aperol spritz season is in full swing. If you're making your own aperitifs at home this summer, here's a bartender-approved ratio you should keep in mind.

    By Amy Andrews 1 month ago Read More
  • bartender holding out a glass of scotch to camera

    Not Neat Or On The Rocks: This Is The Better Way To Drink Scotch

    Drinking scotch is an art form. To gain the most from your tasting experience, decline your scotch both neat and on the rocks. This is a better way.

    By Jennifer M. McNeill 1 month ago Read More
  • Several people clinking their glass of mojito

    The Mint Tip You Need For The Absolute Best Mojitos This Summer

    The best mojitos you'll ever have this summer comes down to the mint you use. But it's not just what mint you use. It's also how you use your mint.

    By Macy Sandel 1 month ago Read More
  • A negroni with a large ice cube in it, seen from above.

    How To Choose The Best Type Of Ice For Your Homemade Cocktails

    Making cocktails at home can be rewarding, but if you're not using the right type of ice, you could be sabotaging your sips. Luckily, an expert is here to help.

    By Tim Forster 1 month ago Read More
  • A 20 oz bottle of Coke in a field

    How To Turn Any Soda Into A Slushy Without A Special Machine

    You don't need anything fancy to transform your regular bottle of soda into a sweet summer treat. All you need is a little patience and your freezer.

    By Audrey Farnsworth 2 months ago Read More
  • Shaken dry martinis served with pimento-stuffed olives next to a bowl of olives

    Here's What You'll Get If You Order Your Martini 'Bruised'

    If you've ever been out and overheard someone order their martini bruised not knowing what it meant, here's what you can expect and how the term came about.

    By JC Gonzalez 2 months ago Read More
  • Man holds ramos gin fizz cocktail in a tall clear glass with a black plastic straw

    You're Doing It All Wrong — How To Make A Ramos Gin Fizz

    If you're not using top-notch ingredients and exercising mindfulness and patience when making your next Ramos gin fizz, you're doing it all wrong.

    By Crystal Antonace 2 months ago Read More
  • Overhead view of various citrus cocktails

    3-Ingredient Mezcal Cocktails Anyone Can Make

    If you love mezcal, then you need to try these easy three-ingredient cocktails that all feature the smoky spirit, from twists on classics to creative originals.

    By Emily M Alexander 2 months ago Read More
  • glass of cold brew coffee with ice

    You've Tried Coffee Ice Cubes, But There's A Better (Creamier) Fix For Watery Cold Brew

    Coffee ice cubes are a popular hack for keeping your java cold without dilution, but there's a creamier fix using the same method.

    By Megan Shoop-Volz 2 months ago Read More
  • Two Moscow Mule cocktails in copper mugs garnished with lime and mint

    Your Old-School Moscow Mule Enters A New Era When You Add A Splash Of This

    Few classic cocktails make as much of a statement as the Moscow mule, but you can give the beloved tipple a fresh spin by using this ingredient.

    By Hilary Wheelan Remley 2 months ago Read More
  • A dirty margarita with lime wedges and olives.

    Martinis Aren't The Only Cocktail That Likes To Get Dirty. Margaritas Have Entered The Chat

    Just like there are many types of martinis, margaritas are versatile. And now the margarita is homing in on martini territory, delivering its own dirty version.

    By JC Gonzalez 3 months ago Read More
  • Man with three cocktails with the video's title

    You're Doing It All Wrong — Treat Your Vermouth Like Fine Wine

    Knowing how to store and use vermouth in everyday cocktails is essential to experience everything this bitter, sweet wine has to offer.

    By Crystal Antonace 3 months ago Read More
  • Two salt-rimmed margaritas in rocks glasses.

    How To Make A Golden Ratio Margarita With The 2-1-1-Rule

    A margarita only needs to have three ingredients, and the 2-1-1 measuring trick will help you measure each of them for the best balance of sweet and sour.

    By Amber Sutherland-Namako 3 months ago Read More
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