Is Color The Only Reason We Don't See Black Olives In Martinis?
Although there are plenty of variations on the classic martini, you don't ever see them garnished with black olives. Is that just because of their color?
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These Affordable Bourbons Are Comparable To Pappy Van Winkle And A Fraction Of The Price
Got Pappy taste with juice box money? Age may be nothing but a number, but when it comes to flavor, one affordable bourbon's got Pappy Van Winkle's number.
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Start Adding This Grease To Bottles Of Vodka And Thank Us Later
Vodka is a great spirit to experiment with because of its neutral flavor profile. Start stepping up your home bar by fat washing vodka in this popular grease.
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Underrated Cocktails You Should Order More Often
Want to impress your bartender? Order an oft-underrated drink -- such as one made with the hard-to-find crème de violette -- the next time you visit a bar.
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Why It Pays To Make A Never-Ending Cocktail
Wish happy hour lasted forever? Take it to infinity and beyond with the right ingredients, recipe, and tools to craft the tastiest never-ending cocktail.
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Don't Just Cook With Chili Oil, Use It To Infuse Your Drinks With A Spicy Kick
Chili oil is the secret ingredient you need to transform cocktails. If you love fiery, savory, and complex flavors, here's how to add chili oil to drinks.
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How A Pinch Of Salt Softens Cocktails With Campari's Bitter Edge
Campari is great, but the bitter edge of the Italian liqueur can be a bit much for some. Soften Campari cocktails out using this little salt trick.
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Why The Baltic Sea Is A Graveyard For Champagne Bottles
You might not think that Champagne and the Baltic Sea are related, but you can actually find a bunch of this sparkling wine at the bottom of the ocean there.
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Keep Guests Happy This Summer With A Simple Cocktail Technique
Summer is a time for parties, but if you're not sure what to do with all of your guests there's a simple way of making them happy which is surprisingly simple.
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The Mistake To Avoid When Adding Blue Cheese-Stuffed Olives To Your Martini
A blue cheese-stuffed olive can be the perfect finish to a martini, especially a dirty one, but don't make this cocktail garnishing mistake!
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Don't Throw Out Yuzu Peels – Make An Italian-Inspired Liquor Instead
Yuzu is an underappreciated fruit popular in Asia. Why not try a little fusion and make a yuzu version of this classic Italian liqueur at home?
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The Late Musical Satirist Who (Maybe) Invented The Jell-O Shot
A musical satirist with an extensive repertoire of lived experience passed away on Saturday. One quirky accomplishment was the invention of Jell-O shots.
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The Country That Exports The Most Vodka In The World
Vodka has a strong cultural association with Russia, but it's not the largest exporter of this spirit. Here's the country that actually puts out the most vodka.
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You Could Be Ruining Your Martinis With This One Fatal Mistake
Classic cocktails like the martini are hard to mess up, right? Wrong. You're probably mixing up a bad martini at home if you're making this common mistake.
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Fat-Washing Is The Bartender's Trick To Add Mouthfeel To Your Homemade Cocktails
Bartenders have a number of tricks up their sleeves which allow them to create wonderful concoctions. Fat-washing is an intermediate skill all should know.
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The Luxury Wine Costco Sells For A Steal
You could be poppin' luxury bottles for hot dog-n-soda money. Snag a case of the fine wine Costco sells at a discount, and sip your way to the high life.
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Old-School Beers We Don't See People Drink Anymore
These beers have been around for decades, in some cases, over a century. For various reasons, however, these brews lost their appeal with mainstream beer fans.
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Bruce Springsteen Won't Drink This American-Born Beer On Tour
Tour riders give us a peek into the inner workings of their favorite musicians. What does Bruce Springsteein's concert rider tell us? He's not a Budweiser fan.
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What Should You Be Paying For Corkage Fees At A Restaurant, And Why Do They Have Them Anyway?
Most restaurants that offer a wine menu will charge you a corkage fee if you want to bring your own. How much should you expect to pay and why?
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Is It Rude To Order Another Round From A Food Runner At A Restaurant?
Some sit-down restaurants will hire food runners to bring things to your table as opposed to your server. Is it rude to ask these runners for more drinks?
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This Boozy Blue Lemonade Is So Refreshing You'll Want To Sip It All Summer
This lemonade is bright blue, but the hue doesn't come from blueberries. Find out how to make this refreshing cocktail and you'll be the star of every BBQ.
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Why Slow-Frozen Ice Cubes Make The Best Drinks
Ice may seem like a straightforward cocktail ingredient, but slow-frozen ice cubes make the best drinks. Here's why the ice you're using behind the bar matters.
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If Manhattans Are Too Sweet For You, You Should Be Ordering Them 'Perfect'
The classic Manhattan drink recipe has other versions, from smoky to dark and rich, but if you prefer the original but not its sweetness, this tip is for you.
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Why Tequila Can Only Legally Be Made In Mexico
In case you weren't aware, tequila only comes from Mexico. This isn't because other countries don't like tequila, there's actually a specific reason.
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Why You Should Think Twice Before Buying Unrefrigerated Beer
You might not think twice about going into a store and grabbing a case of beer right off the shelf, but here's why that should give you pause.
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How Much Ice Should You Be Putting In Your Cocktail Shaker?
When a cocktail calls for ice, how much is too much ? And what about cube size — is bigger better? Our expert has answers for all your cocktail questions.
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13 Boozy Bottled And Canned Lemonade Brands, Ranked Worst To Best
Boozy lemonade is perfect for warm summer evenings, but which brand is the best to drink? We tried and tested 13 different varieties to find out.
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