After being served a layered cocktail, you're probably excited to stick your straw in and take a drink immediately. But here's why you shouldn't do that!
If you assumed that Guinness or strong Irish whiskey were the definitive best alcoholic beverages of Ireland, there's an important drink left out: poitin.
The Inspired Home Show 2024 featured a range of innovative products to elevate your home bar and take your cocktails and glasses of wine to the next level.
Smoky bourbon and sweet-and-tart apples pair well together, but some varieties of the fruit work better than others in your cocktail. Here are the best ones.
If you're a fan of bourbon but want to put a new twist on a classic, try infusing the smoky spirit with sweet peaches for a delicious drink or cocktail base.
The pink Cosmopolitan cocktail was all the rage in the late '90s and early aughts, and has now taken its place among the classics. But what is its origin story?
A whiskey sour doesn't need anything extra for it to shine - but sometimes it's fun to add ingredients anyway, whether to excite your palate or wow your guests.
Rum-based cocktails are delicious, but not all types of rum deliver the complexity or quality that can transform a familiar drink into a masterful mixture.
While Old Rip Van Winkle is a coveted bourbon brand you likely recognize, there's another well-loved (and more affordable) bourbon you should know about.
The espresso martini may be having its moment, but don't over look the barraquito. The cocktail features espresso, citrus, cinnamon, Licor 43 and more.
The ideal White Russian is creamy and coffee-centric, with a punchy hit of vodka, and that's all true of a dairy-free version made with cashew milk too.
The terminology around alcoholic beverages can get complicated and overwhelming fast. So, what exactly is the difference between a spirit and a liquor?
A Manhattan is an always alluring mix of vermouth and rye whiskey, but if you combine sweet and dry vermouth in your cocktail, the results are even better.
Each state has its own rules pertaining to liquor, as well as wildly different taxation policies. The state with the cheapest whiskey will surprise you.
Well liquor is definitely cheaper than mid-range and top-shelf options, but sometimes it's ideal. Here are some cocktails that you should pair with well liquor.
Most people wouldn't think twice about discarding tangerine peels and going straight for the flesh. But it's time we start making good use of the peels too.
What better way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day than with Irish American whiskey? Here's a unique selection of this relatively new but rapidly growing spirit.
The shapes and sizes of glassware you choose can make a big difference in your cocktail-drinking experience - and some pairings can be an outright mistake.
With elements dating back to a tipple enjoyed by Ireland's ancient chieftains, Irish Mist Honey Liqueur is steeped in history, as our bottle guide explains.