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

staff@chowhound.com (Amy Andrews) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:25:00 +0000

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.

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

staff@chowhound.com (Jennifer M. McNeill) — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 21:05:00 +0000

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.

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

staff@chowhound.com (Macy Sandel) — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 23:05:00 +0000

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.

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

staff@chowhound.com (Tim Forster) — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:35:00 +0000

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.

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

staff@chowhound.com (Audrey Farnsworth) — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:05:00 +0000

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.

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

staff@chowhound.com (JC Gonzalez) — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:05:00 +0000

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.

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

staff@chowhound.com (Crystal Antonace) — Fri, 22 May 2026 19:10:00 +0000

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.

3-Ingredient Mezcal Cocktails Anyone Can Make

staff@chowhound.com (Emily M Alexander) — Tue, 19 May 2026 18:15:00 +0000

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.

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

staff@chowhound.com (Megan Shoop-Volz) — Mon, 11 May 2026 15:35:00 +0000

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

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

staff@chowhound.com (Hilary Wheelan Remley) — Sun, 10 May 2026 10:05:00 +0000

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.

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

staff@chowhound.com (JC Gonzalez) — Sat, 02 May 2026 22:05:00 +0000

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.

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

staff@chowhound.com (Crystal Antonace) — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:10:00 +0000

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

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

staff@chowhound.com (Amber Sutherland-Namako) — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:05:00 +0000

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.

3 Trader Joe's Ingredients Make A Mocktail That Tastes Like Summer In A Glass

staff@chowhound.com (Jennifer M. McNeill) — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:25:00 +0000

For a nonalcoholic drink that puts you in a fun and carefree state of mind, just mix these three ingredients from cult-favorite grocery store Trader Joe's.

Can Baking Soda Really Save Your Acidic Cocktails?

staff@chowhound.com (Georgina Jedikovska) — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:55:00 +0000

If your cocktail is too acidic, you may have heard that adding baking soda can remedy it. But what do expert mixologists recommend? Here's what we know.

The Only Type Of Wood You'll Find In Jack Daniel's Barrels

staff@chowhound.com (Amber Sutherland-Namako) — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:35:00 +0000

Jack Daniel's is the poster child for a whole category of whiskey, and it only uses one type of wood for its barrel aging process. Here's why, and what it does.

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

staff@chowhound.com (Brianna Gunter) — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:10:00 +0000

A classic daiquiri cocktail is a sophisticated, balanced drink with just the right amount of sour tang - but you have to craft it correctly.

10 Cocktail Trends Bartenders Want To Leave Behind In 2026

staff@chowhound.com (Sara Klimek) — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 23:15:00 +0000

From excessive garnishes to Rotovaps, so many cocktail trends are, well, trendy, but these are the ones that bartenders want to leave behind in the past.

Until Jack Daniel's Releases A Bourbon-Rye Whiskey, These 2 Bottles Make An Elite Blend

staff@chowhound.com (Andrew Amelinckx) — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:35:00 +0000

Plenty of whiskey brands sell a bourbon-rye blend, but Jack Daniel's has yet to bring one to market. In the meantime, you can make your own using these bottles.

The 3-Ingredient Cocktail That Tastes Like Summer In A Glass

staff@chowhound.com (Amber Sutherland-Namako) — Sat, 21 Mar 2026 03:25:00 +0000

Summertime cocktails evoke images of refreshingly cold drinks that tend to mimic the sunset with orange and pink hues. This simple cocktail is one of them.