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  • A classic Negroni cocktail on the rocks

    Fix Your Overly Bitter Cocktail With One Simple Ingredient

    If you find that you've taken your cocktail too far with the bitters, don't panic. One simple addition will make it taste smooth again.

    By Andy Hume February 14th, 2025 Read More
  • bartender crafting cocktail

    The Easy Way To Fix An Overly Sweet Cocktail

    If you accidentally mix a drink that's too sweet, don't worry. There's a common cocktail ingredient that offers a simple fix while elevating its flavor profile.

    By Nikita Ephanov February 14th, 2025 Read More
  • A bartender pours three cocktails from a cocktail shaker.

    How Many Cocktails Can You Make In A Shaker At Once?

    Whether you're hosting a party or prepping for one, making multiple cocktails at a time can save you lots of it. Here's how many a shaker can handle at once.

    By Amber Sutherland-Namako February 11th, 2025 Read More
  • rainbow mocktail

    The Worst Mistake You Can Make With Mocktails

    Mocktails are a fun and delicious alternative to cocktails that have their own unique mixing concerns. As such, take care not to make this one big mistake.

    By Layne Randolph February 10th, 2025 Read More
  • Three people toasting with cocktails

    Why Bone Broth Is An Unsung Cocktail Hero

    Though it may seem like an ingredient best left off the bar cart, bone broth can bring surprising depth to your savory cocktails.

    By Robert Haynes-Peterson February 10th, 2025 Read More
  • Three tequila shots with sea salt and lime wedges on a cutting board

    Why Is Tequila Typically Served With Salt And A Lime?

    Taking a shot of tequila with salt and a lime is a fun process, especially when drinking with friends, but why are tequila shots served this way to begin with?

    By Rachel Shulhafer Haeseley February 4th, 2025 Read More
  • Shandy with a lemon garnish beside halved and whole lemons

    Turn Your Beer Into A Ginger Ale Shandy For A Refreshing Twist

    Level up both your plain beer and your classic shandy recipe by making an aromatic ginger ale shandy. It's a perfect, simple, and refreshing sipper.

    By Amber Sutherland-Namako February 3rd, 2025 Read More
  • Sparkling wine in flutes by a fire

    Can You Use A SodaStream To Make Sparkling Wine?

    If you want sparkling wine but only have still wine and a SodaStream on hand, you might wonder if you can use that SodaStream to make some sparkling wine.

    By S. Ferrari February 1st, 2025 Read More
  • Man picking up vodka in supermarket

    Does A Filter Actually Improve The Taste Of Cheap Vodka?

    Does the water filter hack really help you improve cheap vodka? An expert mixologist weighs in with a little science.

    By Eloise Rollins-Fife January 31st, 2025 Read More
  • Margarita garnished with lime

    The Perfect Mix For Sweet Margaritas Is At Costco

    If you love a sweet margarita but don't always want to go to the trouble of making one at home, try this margarita mix from Costco. You'll be glad you did.

    By Tara Bowen January 28th, 2025 Read More
  • Pouring sake into cup

    How Ancient Fermentation Techniques Shaped The Sake We Drink Today

    Sake has been around for a long time, like really long. And there are some interesting fermentation techniques that helped shape the sake we drink today.

    By Jackson Williams January 27th, 2025 Read More
  • Bobby Flay sitting at a white table

    Bobby Flay's Ingenious Technique For A Flavor-Packed Margarita

    There are several ways to make a margarita, but Bobby Flay has one ingenious technique you should try that makes margaritas more flavor-packed than ever.

    By Raven Brunner January 25th, 2025 Read More
  • Cocktail topped with red wine foam in coupe glass

    Red Wine Foam Is The Cocktail Garnish You Didn't Know You Needed

    Orange twists, blue cheese olives, and cotton candy clouds are so over. Here's how to incorporate creamy red wine foam into your cocktail presentation.

    By Allison Lindsey January 23rd, 2025 Read More
  • three lemon shots with rosemary garnish

    How To Make The Classic Lemon Drop Shot

    Love a good lemon drop martini? Turn it into a shot-sized drink for your next party. Here's how to make lemon drop shots using all the same ingredients.

    By Tara Bowen January 20th, 2025 Read More
  • Homemade spiced rum with star anise, oranges, and cinnamon

    The Best Spices To Use For Spiced Rum

    Making spiced rum at home is an easy and experimentation-friendly process. To give your rum the best flavor, steep your base with these spices.

    By Sarah Nowicki Nicholson January 20th, 2025 Read More
  • An old fashioned cocktail with ice and a citrus slice

    For The Best Cocktails, You Need A Pinch Of MSG

    A little dab will definitely do ya. Find out which cocktails you can take to the next level with the addition of MSG's signature umami bomb energy.

    By Amber Sutherland-Namako January 20th, 2025 Read More
  • Classic margarita with lime

    The Best Tequila For Margaritas

    Picking the right tequila for your margarita can seem like a challenge, but with a little advice from this expert, you'll find a number of good options.

    By Ashlen Wilder January 9th, 2025 Read More
  • Variety of vodka cocktails on blue background

    10 Popular Vodka Cocktails To Sip, Beyond Your Vodka-Cran

    Sick of being basic and ordering a vodka-cran at the bar? To get your vodka fix, delve into these delicious, tried-and-true vodka-based cocktails.

    By Devin Parr January 8th, 2025 Read More
  • colorful frozen drinks

    Can You Make Frozen Drinks With A Food Processor?

    Don't have a blender? Don't worry. With these dos and don'ts in mind, you can use your food processor to make some refreshing frozen beverages.

    By Shriya Swaminathan January 7th, 2025 Read More
  • A person adds lemon to a glass of water in a bright kitchen.

    The Frozen Trick For Refreshingly Hassle-Free Lemon Water

    Take your hydration game to the next level by making citrus-infused water at home using these three easy methods for freezing lemons.

    By Amber Sutherland-Namako January 6th, 2025 Read More
  • A glass of sparkling water.

    Don't Settle For Flat Sparkling Water — Just Use A Little Science

    There's nothing worse than opening a sparkling water only to find it's gone completely flat. Thankfully, you can put the bubbles back in with a little science.

    By Georgina Jedikovska January 4th, 2025 Read More
  • Bloody mary garnished with celery and tomatoes with a shaker and tomatoes in the background

    For A Better Tasting Bloody Mary, Your Mix Needs Fresh Ingredients

    The difference between a good bloody mary and one that will knock your socks off is in the details. More specifically, it's in the freshness of its ingredients.

    By Ilene V. Smith January 2nd, 2025 Read More
  • Margarita with lime and salt rim

    Infuse Your Tequila With Savory Ingredients For A New Take On Classic Cocktails

    This isn't about a full brunch menu as cocktail garnish. Infuse tequila with seasonings you'll actually want to drink with a few tips and tricks from a pro.

    By Greta Pano December 31st, 2024 Read More
  • Paloma cocktail with grapefruit and lime in salted rim glass

    The Best Type Of Tequila For Palomas

    A classic cocktail that features grapefruit soda, use our expert's advice when selecting the right tequila for crafting an epic paloma.

    By Jackson Williams December 27th, 2024 Read More
  • isolated frozen margarita

    How The Frozen Margarita Machine Changed Tex-Mex Restaurants Forever

    Everyone loves margaritas, but have you ever considered the history behind this cocktail? Here's how the frozen margarita machine became an iconic invention.

    By Nikita Ephanov December 21st, 2024 Read More
  • A frozen margarita

    The Pro-Tip For Making Frozen Cocktails That Don't Melt Instantly

    Ever had a disappointing frozen cocktail that melts before you can even really enjoy it? There's a solution to that, but it's one you might not expect.

    By Camryn Teder December 21st, 2024 Read More
  • Holding four mimosa glasses

    The Best Champagne For Mimosas According To The Pros

    With some words of wisdom from an expert, make and toast with a better mimosa this year by selecting the correct type of Champagne.

    By Jonathan Kesh December 20th, 2024 Read More
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