mixology

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 5 Best Cocktails To Try if You Enjoy a Proper Negroni

The negroni wasn’t what had brought me to Hong Kong. But on a 2019 story assignment to traverse (via bus) the new trans-bay underwater highway linking the city with Macau and the Chinese mainland, it was the cocktail that fueled my journey. Unbeknownst to me before arrival, it was Negroni…

Barsys 360 Smart Cocktail Maker

While we're always partial to handmade mixed drinks, there's something to alluring about the ease of an automatic cocktail maker. Well, meet the Barsys 360 Smart Cocktail Maker: Your personal mixologist upgrade that'll redefine your home bar game. This cutting-edge marvel is a game-changer, effortlessly crafting your favorite drinks with…

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…

8 Classic Rum Cocktails Every Guy Should Know How To Make

When it comes to classic cocktail base hierarchy, it’s pretty difficult to beat the overall appeal of rum as the base for your favorite mixed drinks. White rum, dark rum, and even spiced rum have such a long and storied history as a cocktail ingredient. It’s the base for some…

3-Ingredient Cocktails Every Guy Should Know How To Make

For those who haven’t spent hours studying bartending books and have never worked as a bartender or barback themselves, watching someone mix up a drink at your favorite cocktail bar or speakeasy might make you believe you need a master’s degree in Advanced Mixology to even attempt it at home.…

8 Gifts for Whiskey Lovers That Aren’t Just Whiskey Stones

Guys who like whiskey are constantly being flooded with novelty shot glasses and whiskey stones. The first are usually a little too kitschy to get a fully authentic reception, and the second have dubious results at best. You’re much better off staying away from the shot glasses and stones if…

The Best Cocktail Books for Your Home Bar

Just like naturally talented bakers and chefs work off a recipe, there should be some kind of academic base for our home mixology. And don’t worry. There are plenty of bartenders and enthusiasts out there willing to help us build that base. These are the best cocktail recipe books for…