When it comes to beer, you have a lot of different options as anyone who has walked down a liquor store aisle can tell you. Most often you will see them broken up into Lagers, Ales, and Stouts; but even that isn’t the full story. Lager beer alone has pale, amber, dark, and bock varieties […]
Trends in drinking glasses have changed substantially over the past decade. Who would have guessed that the double-wall vacuum flask, first invented in 1892, would suddenly have a resurgence? But one thing that has never fallen out of fashion is the search for the best whiskey glasses. Whether you need them for your dinner party […]
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 […]
While the beer tasting industry has grown substantially, there are still millions of people who have not yet learned the practices and terminology connected with sampling craft brew. True, brewing is a complicated science, but it’s also a fun, and learning the basics is easy. Hosting a craft beer party is a great way to […]
I’m always looking for a fun new drinking game. Maybe it’s because I’m from Oklahoma, the homeland of origin for the Tornado Drinking Game, where you watch the local weather forecasters and take a shot when they are getting overheated or loosening their ties. With the new Baywatch movie coming out soon, along with 242 […]
Many of the people you see gracing the labels of today’s top brands are fictional. Betty Crocker? Never existed. Aunt Jemima? Made-up character. Trojan man? Total fake. However, there’s one fellow that you’ll find on my shelves at home that 100% existed: Johnnie Walker. Even with some twists and turns in the tale of Johnnie […]
Mother’s Day is just around the corner, so it’s important to get all of your preparations underway. If you want to celebrate Mother’s Day with a few fantastic cocktails, the first step is asking her what she wants to drink. If your mom is like mine she may not know exactly what she’s in the […]
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 […]
We’re all familiar with everyday beer containers such as pint glasses, steins, brown bottles, and aluminum cans, but someone who’s just starting to learn about the craft beer scene might encounter a mysterious and little-known receptacle: the beer growler. What seems at first glance like an ordinary jug is an important tool for transporting draft […]
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 […]
