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Bartenders Explain Why Cocktails Taste Better From the Bar (and How to Emulate Them)
On my walk to the bar, I rehearsed “para uno, en la barra está bien” exactly 30 times. I once read about a technique called mega-drilling, suggesting it takes 30 repetitions to cement a memory. I can’t tell you if it works, though. Because when I arrived at Baltra Bar,…
The Good Stuff: A Newcomer’s Guide to Vodka
This versatile clear spirit can elevate artisan cocktails, but the finest examples are best enjoyed neat.
The 6 Best Brunch Cocktails You Should Know How To Make
In the pantheon of daily meals, there’s no beating breakfast (or brunch). While lunch has its light appeal and dinner is known for its hearty ingredients, breakfast is the most versatile and exciting of all the meals. It’s the only meal where you can pair sweet, maple-syrup-slathered Belgian waffles with…
Suntory Releases a 21-Year-Old Bottle of Hibiki Whisky
Suntory, the iconic Japanese whisky distillery, continues its legacy of excellence with the release of two captivating whiskies, marking their centennial celebration. The star of the show is the limited-edition Hibiki 21-Year-Old, a tribute to craftsmanship and tradition. This exquisite blend showcases the artistry of Suntory's chief blender, Shinji Fukuyo,…
Get To Know Armagnac, the Oldest French Spirit
There are a lot of types of spirits out there, and no one can be expected to have an encyclopedic knowledge of all of them. While you might have a pretty good grasp on the ins and outs of whisk(e)y, tequila, vodka, rum, and gin, there are numerous others you…
One of the Most Beloved Texas Breweries Now Makes Vodka, Moonshine, and Gin
Welcome to Add to Bar Cart, where Cool Material’s writers and editors recommend the spirits that they’re enjoying most right now. It never made sense to me that more breweries don't have small distilling operations attached to them. Roughly speaking, you have to make beer to make whiskey--whiskey wash is…
Keep the Party Going With a Saucey Spirits Delivery
In case you've been living under a rock--or haven't discovered the magic of DoorDash, Instacart, UberEats, et. al--there's a delivery service for almost everything these days... except a bespoke alcohol-forward option. That's where Saucey comes in. Saucey offers ASAP delivery of alcohol, tobacco and snacks--throughout the United States--with most delivery…
8 Cocktails To Try If You Like Margaritas
When it comes to summery, refreshing cocktails it’s pretty difficult to beat the appeal of a well-made Margarita. And no, not the frozen, overly sweet, heavily boozy version you find at chain restaurants. A great Margarita is simple, lightly tart, gently sweet, and features a great tequila for its base.…
What to Drink This Weekend: Vesper
Looking for a new cocktail to try out this weekend? Want to wind down with a fresh new drink? We’ve got you covered. Here’s what you should drink this weekend. I don't consider myself much of a vodka drinker. I think it's wise to keep a bottle on one's bar…
35 Cocktails Every Guy Should Know How to Make
Whether you work in the food and bev industry or you simply enjoy a homemade cocktail from time to time, it's important to have a steady lineup of drinks you know by heart. I find that it's the mark of a good and gracious host to be able to offer…
5 Derby Day Cocktails That Aren’t Just Another Mint Julep
When you think of the Derby Day in Louisville, Kentucky, you probably think of a few different things right off the bat. The first, of course, is Kentucky. It’s literally called The Kentucky Derby. The second is probably horses, because like, that’s the whole point of the thing. When you…
Nelly Launched a Spirit Brand Called MoShine. Here’s What It Tastes Like
Attention anyone who was even vaguely aware of popular music in the 2000s: Nelly is the latest celebrity to lend his personal brand to a liquor with the release of MoShine. No, this is not Just A Dream, though it is perhaps a missed opportunity to not capitalize on Pimp…
If You Like Tequila and Mezcal, Then It’s Time You Get To Know Sotol
Tequila is the second-best selling spirit category in the United States, after vodka. Mezcal is many (many) multiples less than that, but you might not guess as much by how hyped and cherished mezcal is by bartenders, liquor store owners, and the press (and yes, I include myself in that…
