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.
With the World Cup approaching, people across the globe will be doing a lot of drinking. Much of it starting in the morning, and ending… July 11, when the tournament’s over. Whichever team you’re cheering for, the World Cup cocktails…
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Drambuie is a Scotch liqueur with a unique combination of aged Scotch whiskies, heather honey, herbs and spices. It makes for a tasty addition to cocktails—it’s also pretty solid on it’s own—and the fine folks at Drambuie have provided a…
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The inaugural Ultimate Cocktail Challenge was held at Astor Center in New York City on April 12-14, and it recently announced the winning spirits. Winners were chosen by a panel of experts who assessed how well individual spirits performed in…
Read MoreFor millions, Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican army’s unlikely victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla. For others, it’s simply another excuse to drink during the day. Whichever set you belong to, celebrate Cinco de Mayo with…
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Egg whites have been an integral ingredient in cocktail recipes since the early 1800s, but recently, authorities have begun to crack down on the use of raw egg whites in cocktails. In January, New York City’s Pegu Club was cited…
Read MoreOne year after its opening, I finally made it to Anvil Bar and Refuge, a cocktail oasis in Houston, TX. Anvil is co-owned by Robert Heugel and Friends, and it serves what are probably the most interesting cocktails in all…
Read MoreWhile yesterday was a rye day, today was most definitely a gin day. With an assortment of gins at hand (Plymouth, Tanqueray Ten, Sapphire, Aviation and Martin Miller’s) I wanted to drink either something new, or something I hadn’t had…
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Bulldog Gin has partnered with bartenders around the globe to develop some refreshing cocktails as we prepare for warmer months ahead. Adam Dennis, Bartender at Box 109 in Newton, MA debuted his drink, “Henry VIII,” a take on the Corpse Reviver…
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Once per month cocktail fiends band together to create a booze-soaked collection of cocktail recipes for Mixology Monday. This month’s host is Sonja of Thinking of Drinking, who chose absinthe as the theme. From Sonja – The topic for February…
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Classic cocktails continue to resurface in speakeasy-style bars in select cities across the country. One such drink is the tequila cocktail, El Diablo, which appeared in Trader Vic’s Book of Food and Drink as early as 1946 and has become…
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With just a few days remaining before Valentine’s Day, I suppose it’s time to sort through some of these Valentine’s-themed emails. There are lots of cocktail recipes in the mix, a testament that no matter your date status for the…
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Once per month cocktail aficionados band together to create a booze-soaked collection of drink recipes for Mixology Monday. This month’s host is Frederic of Cocktail Virgin Slut, who chose tea as the theme. From Frederic – Tea has played a…
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While doing a bit of light reading on the Aviation cocktail, I came across a drink created by Gary Regan that he dubbed the Moonlight Cocktail. According to Gary, “I merely took the Aviation formula and tweaked it a little….
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Last night I wandered into one of my favorite local cocktail spots and ordered an Aviation, that tasty, well-balanced drink with gin, maraschino and fresh lemon juice. A few minutes later, when a nearly purple cocktail was placed in front…
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Composed of cachaça, limes and sugar, the Caipirinha (pronounced kie-purr-REEN-yah) is Brazil’s national cocktail. Cachaça is the most commonly distilled alcohol in Brazil, and is often referred to as “Brazilian rum.” But unlike rum, which is typically distilled from the…
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The coca leaf has a long and storied history dating back thousands of years. From its use by Bolivian farmers for its energy giving properties to its use in the production of cocaine, the coca leaf is surrounded in a…
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Mixology Monday is a monthly (well, almost monthly. Heavy drinkers don’t abide by the same calendar as mere mortals) online cocktail party that rounds up drinks pertaining to a particular theme chosen by a rotating host. This month’s theme is…
Read MoreAfter four years in development, Samurai Love Sake is about to launch in the United States. With its distinctive red bottle and memorable name, Samurai Love Sake will hit liquor stores, hotels and bars beginning in January 2010, a move…
Read MoreWhile there’s always a place for intricate cocktails boasting fun ingredients like Benedictine, Orgeat or Maraschino liqueur, sometimes you just want to simplify your life and your drinks. Comprised of five simple ingredients found in any reasonably stocked home bar,…
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Canned cocktails from El Jimador Tequila are coming to stores this month. Beginning in California, and then rolling out to the rest of the country by late spring, El Jimador’s “New Mix” cocktails will be available in three varieties: Paloma,…
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