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 …
The best party snack you will ever have at any party is beer cheese dip. Born in America and now loved across the globe, this holiday and gameday favorite has become a staple of buffet tables everywhere. Traditionally made with things like sharp cheddar, garlic, spices, and of course, beer, it’s a melting pot of …
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 …
If you are ready to go out and join all of your fellow revelers on the streets there will be no shortage of parties and parades this week. With St. Patricks Day right around the corner, there is sure to be plenty of green to go around this Thursday. Of course, everywhere your adventures take …
Facts about Figs Can you smell it in the air? Something is shifting, yes ladies and gentlemen autumn is upon us. While pumpkin tends to outshine most foods during the chilly months, figs are the underrated Ben Affleck of fall produce. Exactly when are figs in season you may ask? Well now! Figs actually have two seasons, …
The Best Summer Beers to Enjoy Before It’s Over As the warmth and long nights of summer slip through our perfectly tanned fingers, there are some things you need to enjoy while you can. It is officially August meaning in just a few short weeks talks of Autumn and pumpkin everything will be advertised on …
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 …