Movies and cocktails go together like… movies and cocktails. That’s why we’ve teamed up with the guys at Cocktails & Classics, the Logo TV show that combines good drinks with classic and cult classic films. Season three kicks off tonight,…
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Everybody has their go-to cocktails. The tried-and-true drinks that always treat us right. But sometimes it’s good to rethink your classic cocktails and change up those mainstays, whether ordering at a bar, mixing up drinks for yourself or playing host…
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If this news came out at the beginning of April, we’d assume it were an April Fool’s joke. But this is very real. California distillery, Hangar 1, has just released a vodka called Fog Point that is distilled from actual…
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Hey, three day weekend. There’s something to celebrate. And like most occasions, Memorial Day calls for cocktails. But with the weather getting warmer, patios beckoning and hopefully a barbecue on the agenda, you’re going to need something refreshing. Maybe with…
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With April coming to a close and May right in front of us, we’re in full spring mode. That means that our hands naturally reach for more refreshing drinks, as days are longer, nights are warmer and the sun shines…
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Hey, it’s Earth Day. So let’s treat our planet kindly and also drink some cocktails, because the two activities aren’t mutually exclusive. Especially these days, as more and more distillers produce organic spirits and engage in sustainable practices. Sometimes it’s…
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Spring has officially sprung, so now’s the time that we shift our attention away from hot toddies, Irish coffees and other cold weather staples and begin to embrace refreshing spring cocktails. Drinks made with gin and garnished with flowers. Or…
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Humboldt Distillery–the small northern California brand behind a handful of spirits including organic vodka, spiced rum and brandy–has just released Humboldt’s Finest, a cannabis infused vodka. That’s right, cannabis. The small batch, 80-proof vodka is made with Oregon-grown hemp seed…
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Here we’ve got a refreshing rum cocktail from Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar. They’re merging a 12 year rum with three classic tenants of island drinks–lime, ginger and bitters–plus some maple syrup for a rich sweetener. It looks good, tastes…
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February 29. It’s a day that only comes around once every four years, so it’s probably a day worth celebrating. Partly because we get an extra day to do whatever, but mostly because we choose to spend that extra day…
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For all your Oscars drinking needs, here’s the Life on Mars. It comes from New York’s Roxy Hotel, and they created it to pay homage to the Martian, the Best Picture contender starring Matt Damon as a stranded astronaut. It’s…
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The 88th Academy Awards is this Sunday, February 28. So if you’re into such things, it’s your chance to celebrate film’s biggest night of the year and see who will go home with that coveted gold bald man. We don’t…
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With the Oscars coming up, someone’s sure to get snubbed (good luck, Leo!). But, more relevant to us, what cocktails often get snubbed for their perhaps less-deserving peers? To find out, see the following thoughts from a few industry experts,…
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This Valentine’s Day cocktail comes from bartender John Lermayer. It begins with the 100% rye Sobieski Vodka, and from there it adds raspberry liqueur and a topping of shaved chocolate. So it certainly looks the part. And it’s got a…
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Valentine’s Day, perhaps more than any other holiday, is the time when inboxes and monitors are flooded with cocktails that are often questionable at best and gag-inducing at worst. But if you sift through the clutter you can find Valentine’s…
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The Brandy Milk Punch is a classic cocktail that dates back a couple hundred years, but it’s most famously associated with Brennan’s Restaurant in New Orleans. The rich and delicious drink makes a great nightcap or, even better, a companion…
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This cousin to the Boulevardier comes from Steva Casey, bartender at Saturn in Birmingham, AL. We recreated it at home and can confirm that it is, in fact, quite tasty. The Clyde May’s Whiskey is a solid backbone here and…
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This refreshing tequila cocktail comes from Hollywood’s Cleo at the Redbury, where they’ve updated the classic recipe to incorporate some house-made fig-almond syrup for a Mediterranean touch. MEDITERRANEAN MARGARITA 2 oz Don Julio Silver 3/4 oz Lime Juice 1 oz…
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The Pisco Sour is a classic South American cocktail that uses that most South American of spirits, pisco. Both Peru and Chile claim pisco as their national liquor and the pisco sour as their national cocktail. It’s easy to see…
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Star Wars Day. It’s here. And whether you’re lining up to see the movie or barring yourself indoors to avoid the swarms of Stormtrooper clad fans, here’s something we can all agree on: a nice cocktail. So below, the Planet…
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