Find Out For Sure: Is Beer Vegan? With more than 16 million people in the United States now identifying as vegetarian or vegan, the demand for strictly plant-based products has never been greater. The FDA regulates processed food labels, insisting that animal-derived ingredients be clearly noted, but the same isn’t true for alcoholic beverages. While …
For those looking to upgrade the basic scotch and soda, we’ve created a new twist that’s ready to keep you chilled all summer long. The Sparkling Sand is a mixed drink made with Scotch whiskey, perfect for outdoor parties, afternoons in the sun, or relaxing nights at home. The ingredients are easy to find and …
For decades, the Old Fashioned cocktail has held icon status among whiskey aficionados and drink-recipe-Luddites. And what’s not to love? Traditional ingredients, tried and true combinations, and a name that unabashedly refuses to be modern. But all this reverence has actually made the Old Fashioned drink unapproachable. Beginning craft-cocktail enthusiasts don’t want to call the …
A truly great cocktail is about more than alcohol swished together with your favorite mixer. Cocktails should heighten the senses with exquisite flavors, aromas, and presentation. The act of drinking, in and of itself, is a practice of camaraderie, bringing people together to laugh, share stories, and have fun. So any cocktail worth sipping should …
April showers are said to bring May flowers. As we roll into the Spring season, love is in the air, gardens are turning green, and the weather is warming up nicely. If you haven’t already, there is still plenty of time to sow some seeds of love. Nothing says Spring like flowers, and they are perfectly …
Gin is known for botanical aromas and flavors, which is why so many historical mixed drink recipes call for it. Before the age of artificial flavors and sugary mixers of every shape and size, gin gave bartenders and home entertainers a way to pack a punch of deliciousness with ease. The Aviation Cocktail is a floral …
When I was a senior in college I took a wine tasting course and it changed my life. No, really it did. Up until that point I was what my professor so lovingly called a “moscato princess” i.e. someone who only drinks sweet white wines that taste eerily similar to grape juice. It was in …
What makes a drink manly? Which drinks require that you turn in your man card if you’re caught dead with it? It’s a highly debated topic that our experts here at HomeWetBar.com decided to get to the bottom of. Interestingly enough there are plenty of factors that go into making manly drinks. The first cardinal …
Family Reunions, you either love them or hate them. Meeting your 6th cousin, 3rd removed for the first time and listening to your great uncle Buzz tell the same joke seven times within the span of an hour has never been more fun. You’re sweating bullets and being encouraged by everyone to awkwardly sit in …
While there’s a lot to love about the original mule cocktail, variety is the spice of life. So there’s good reason to expand your recipe collection to include a variety of copper mug drinks. With only a few simple ingredients and a liquor cabinet full of booze from around the world, getting adventurous with the …
For having such simple, easy to find ingredients, the perfect martini recipe seems as illusive as the real James Bond. This most famous of cocktails dates back for over a hundred years, and like many other iconic recipes, has changed greatly over time. What started as a blend of gin and aromatic wine has become …
A Salty History A combination of lime juice, triple sec, and of course tequila, margaritas may not be a complicated cocktail but they are an art form. Cursed with a salty past we are still uncertain about the history of the margarita. One of the most popular theories stems all the way back to Mexico in the …
While I’m not quite sure missionary and patron saint, St. Patrick, would exactly love how we have chosen to celebrate his memory but it sure is a lot of fun. And combined with the bright green Irish decorations, and St. Patricks day party food, the best thing about this holiday is of course the green …
Gone are the days when sloe gin was the most far-out flavored liquor on store shelves. For a variety of reasons, flavored vodka now takes up major real estate in bars, nightclubs, and party buses across the globe. First, it’s easy to make a tasty mixed drink with flavored liquors simply by adding club soda. If …
It happened on a rainy Sunday morning, I remember it like yesterday…I was having weekly brunch with my friends, a wonderful weekend morning ritual that we have upheld for years. This particular weekend we decided to try out a new place, what could hurt? Upon laying my eyes on the menu I only spy two …