The story of the Moscow Mule is a lesson in how the right cocktail can help you overcome significant challenges. …
The Mint Julep – A Brief History
Now famous as a way to beat the summer heat, the Mint Julep is best known as the official drink …
Bar Basics – Top Ten Basic Bar Tools
You’ve got all the basics of a good home bar, You’ve got the bar books, bought the best liquor, and …
Bar Basics – Simple Syrup
Some cocktails require a variety of hard to find, and impossible to make ingredients, but many require “Simple Syrup” a …
Bar Basics – Citrus Garnish
For some drinks the garnish is required, for others, there is room for creativity and craft, but in both cases, …
Bathtub and Beyond – Prohibition Era Gin Cocktails
The Prohibition-era in America was a dark time but it wasn’t all bad. Since folks continued to drink during Prohibition, …
Speakeasy Brown – Prohibition Era Whiskey Cocktails
These are classic cocktails that have stood against the tests of time, and witnessed massive changes in both the quality …
Bourbon Is Booming
The whiskey industry in Kentucky’s is booming. Production is way up, according to the Kentucky Distillers Association, it is over 1.7 …