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.
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,…
Read MoreHere’s some good news for cheese lovers. The Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board offers a site called Cheese Cupid, which helps the discerning cheese fiend pair wines, beers and spirits with cheese. Everyone loves cheese (the lactose intolerant excluded), and if…
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With Thanksgiving nearly upon us and a slew of other holidays on the horizon, it’s time to pull out cocktails that you don’t make any other time of the year. Drinks with ingredients like pumpkin puree and vanilla liqueur are…
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I’m no fan of flavored vodkas, but I’ve long been a firm believer in combining vices. Enter Three Olives Triple Shot Espresso Vodka, which allows the drinker to take the bite out of winter with some caffeinated booze. From Three…
Read MoreThe Singapore Sling was invented around 1910 by bartender Ngiam Tong Boon at the Raffles Hotel’s Long Bar in Singapore. And like many classic drinks, the recipe was lost decades ago, resulting in bartenders scrambling to make an interpretation of…
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Many cocktails have predecessors, but perhaps none was quite as important as the under appreciated Martinez, a gin and sweet vermouth concoction that helped pave the way for the ubiquitous martini. As with many cocktails, origins of the Martinez are…
Read MoreLike so many good tiki drinks from the glory days of Victor “Trader Vic” Bergeron and Don the Beachcomber, the Fogcutter dwindled into obscurity for decades. But after its turn languishing in obscurity, this drink has again begun to appear…
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The Manhattan, a classic cocktail and a favorite among serious drinkers, is a great way to pass the time. Traditionally composed of rye whiskey, sweet vermouth and Angostura bitters, the Manhattan is a perfect drink to enjoy on a cool…
Read MoreThe Harvey Wallbanger cocktail was invented in 1952 by highly-regarded mixologist Duke Antone. Supposedly, he named the drink after a Manhattan Beach surfer who was a regular of Duke’s Blackwatch Bar in Hollywood. I’m generally not a big fan of…
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The Jack Rose is a simple Applejack cocktail that gained popularity in the 1920s and 1930s. While there are several theories as to the origin of its name, including talk of a notorious gangster, the drink likely got its name because…
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No drink quite embodies the Kentucky Derby like the Mint Julep, the classic concoction of bourbon, sugar and mint served in an iconic silver cup. But another cocktail, simply known as The Derby, was created to commemorate the Kentucky Derby. The…
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As the seasons change, I often retire certain foods while introducing others to better complement the changing weather. Hot summer days call for cold beers and barbeque, while cooler weather means hot soups and cozy cocktails to be enjoyed by…
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