There’s never been a better time to drink craft cocktails. Whether you like fruity, blended tiki drinks or classic cocktails like the Old-Fashioned, the world of mixed drinks is bigger than ever before. Or, perhaps you prefer to simply sit back and relax with a nice glass of scotch or other type of distilled spirit. Gin, vodka, tequila, whiskey, brandy, rum, mezcal, and liqueurs are enjoying more popularity than they have in decades, and new craft spirits are popping up left and right like never before.
Whatever suits your fancy, Bevvy is your guide to better drinking. Check out this section to discover delicious drinks from all over the world, learn the storied histories behind many iconic cocktails, meet bartenders and distillers who are changing the game, and keep up with all kinds of great booze-related products.
The Algonquin Cocktail is named for the Algonquin Hotel in New York, a popular meeting place for writers during the early 1900s, including the troupe that comprised the famed Algonquin Round Table. The cocktail is one of those drinks where…
Read MoreAs if there weren’t enough reasons to drink, National Margarita Day is quickly approaching. The margarita is already the most-consumed cocktail in America, but on February 22nd, we’ll give it some more recognition. If you need tequila inspiration, Avion Silver…
Read MoreThe Super Bowl cocktail recipes have been rolling in. Some are green and yellow; some are black and gold. Most are, on paper at least, pretty disgusting. And some have seemingly nothing to do with either team or football in…
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Who can resist a cocktail as comforting (in name, at least) as the Old Pal? Sure it’s got the spicy bite of rye whiskey and the bitter charm of Campari, but the unifying addition of dry vermouth brings it all together….
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The Juniper Flip is a cocktail that comes courtesy of Scott Diaz and Elliott’s Oyster House in Seattle, WA. It uses a couple tried-and-true flavor combinations — you can’t go wrong with gin, grapefruit and St. Germain — and the…
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The Pimm’s Cup is a classic, very easy-to-make cocktail that’s a popular summertime drink in England. The Pimm’s Cup base is Pimm’s No.1, a gin-based liqueur featuring quinine and a proprietary medley of herbs. From there, the drink differs nearly…
Read MoreIf a $5 bottle of Andre rosé won’t do the trick this year, ring in the new year with some Champagne cocktails. We’ll start off with the aptly named… Champagne Cocktail Dry Champagne Sugar cube 1 dash Angostura Bitters Lemon…
Read MoreMash together stressed parents, fighting siblings and judgmental in-laws, and there’s bound to be some heavy drinking on Christmas. Beer, wine and nips from your flask usually do the trick, but the holidays are also a great occasion for batching…
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Mixology Monday is everyone’s favorite online cocktail party, in which participants mix up a cocktail per a particular theme. This month’s host is Chris Amirault of eGullet, and the theme is: “Like that? Then you’ll love this!” From Chris —…
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I’m a big fan of simple cocktails, in part because they’re easy to make with what’s on hand, but also because they prove that good drinking doesn’t require a handful of fancy syrups, liqueurs and garnishes. My appreciation for the basic…
Read MoreDay of the Dead, or Dia de los Muertos, is a Mexican holiday for remembering friends and family members who’ve died. Though it falls just after Halloween, Day of the Dead has little in common with the American holiday dedicated…
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Halloween is nearly upon us, which means kids everywhere will be tromping through neighborhoods angling for candy. Some adults choose to dutifully hand out treats or attend parties, while others turn off the lights, turn on the sprinklers and board…
Read MoreI’m back at it after a few weeks of eating and drinking my way across Southeast Asia. I was hoping to sample many curious liquors, but as the temperatures and humidity were oppressive, and ice safety was questionable at best,…
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The Pink Gin, as the name half implies and half does not—is a stout cocktail. Composed of just gin and bitters, it’s not for the faint of heart. Simply uttering the words “gin” and “bitters” tends to send novice drinkers…
Read MoreThere are few things more comforting than sipping a dram of Scotch or a stout whiskey cocktail during the cold winter months. But just like red wine, people often shove whiskey to the back of their liquor cabinets during the…
Read MoreThe Tailspin is a lovely little cocktail I first came across in How to Booze: Exquisite Cocktails and Unsound Advice. Combining gin, sweet vermouth, green chartreuse and a touch of Campari, the Tailspin is a flavor-packed cocktail colored with interesting…
Read MoreDid you know there’s a Secret Sherry Society? Neither did I, but it exists, and among other endeavors, it apparently provides guys like me with sherry cocktail recipes. From the Society – “The leaders of the Secret Sherry Society selected…
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On June 28th, 12 Miami bartenders competed in Gran Sierpe Pisco’s “Iron Chef” mixology competition. Contestants were tasked with creating signature Gran Sierpe cocktails using secret ingredients, which ranged from ponzu sauce to chocolate bacon to garlic. The end result…
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Summer is an exciting time, especially for that one guy at your office who waits all winter to break out his seersucker suit. If you work for Congress, you probably wore one too on annual Seersucker Day. But you don’t…
Read MoreIt seems that not everyone leads the hedonistic, gluttonous lifestyle that I do. So for the calorie counters among us, below are some low calorie cocktails from Rosangel Tequila, which is infused with hibiscus flowers, and HINT, a brand of…
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