Recipes: Cherry Blossom

Summer is just around the corner, and while you might not want to down this sweet concoction, you’ll look like the perfect gentleman mixing one up for a few ladies. Cherry Blossom 2 oz. Cherry vodka 1 oz. lime juice 3/4 oz. simple syrup soda water Garnish with cherry and lime wedge Build in a [...]

Recipes: 3 Whiskey Classics You Should Know

Sometimes a Jack & Coke just doesn’t cut it. There are times that call for something a little more complex and flavorful. The 3 following whiskey-based classic cocktails will get the job done, and you won’t even have to put your pinky up as you tip ‘em back. As with any recipe we strongly encourage [...]

Whisky vs. Whiskey

Note the extra "E" You’ve probably seen it spelled both ways. So which is right? Is it “Whiskey” or “Whisky”? Or is there any difference at all? Well, the answer is… kind of. Technically the bonus vowel is added to the Irish and American varieties (whiskey, whiskeys) whereas the ones from Scotland, Whales, Japan and [...]

Taste Test: The Big 3

Think you can tell Coors Light, Bud Light, and Miller Lite apart? So did we. It would be a lie if we told you we set out on this taste test of the three biggest light beer brands to hone our discerning beer palettes. More accurately it was an excuse to throw back a few [...]

Spirits 101: Tequila

Unfortunately for tequila, many of us have a “first time” story that starts in a dorm or apartment somewhere and ends in fetal position clutching a garbage can. I hope we can convince you and your stomach to give it another try. You probably know that products like Champagne and Cognac come from very specific [...]

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