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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,…
8 Great Single Malt Whiskeys Not From Scotland
While you can find a great bottle of blended Scotch whisky from the likes of Famous Grouse, Chivas, Johnnie Walker, and Compass Box, Scotland is most famous for its single malt among whisky drinkers (even if blended whiskies far surpass the sales volume of single malts). Yet Scotland isn't the…
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…
The 12 Types of Whiskey Every Drinker Should Know
The first step to appreciating and understanding whiskey to the fullest extent is knowing the various types of whiskey (and whisky) out there. Each style is made following specific, and often legally binding, rules that dictate how the spirit can be made and what it can be made with. And…
Virginia Distillery Co. Courage & Conviction Double Cask Reserve
Introducing the Virginia Distillery Co. Double Cask Reserve Single Malt Whiskey – a liquid symphony that will leave your taste buds singing. Crafted in the heart of Virginia, this whiskey is a testament to the artistry of American distillation. Aged for a minimum of five years, it's a marriage of…
The 10 Best Tequilas For Whiskey Drinkers
If you’re a fan of aged spirits, there’s a good chance your drink of choice is some form of whisk(e)y: bourbon, rye, single malt Scotch whisky, Canadian whisky, Irish whiskey, and beyond. There's enough to choose from that even if you never ventured out into other spirits there'd always be…
The Best Reposado Tequilas Under $100
When it comes to the middle-of-the-road, flavorful tequila, it’s difficult to beat a well-made reposado. Reposado tequila is defined as a tequila that has been aged for at least two months (any less and it's a blanco), but no more than twelve months (longer aging leads to an añejo or…
All Whiskey Lovers Should Add This Indian Spirit To Their Bar Cart
Welcome to Add to Bar Cart, where Cool Material’s writers and editors recommend the spirits that they’re enjoying most right now. Whiskey: the nectar of barley, the poetry of Celtic lore, an elixir as primal and earthy as the knotted wood that lends its flavor and color to the spirit.…
The Best Añejo Tequilas Under $100 Even Whiskey Drinkers Will Love
All tequila starts as an unaged blanco. Put it in a barrel for at least two months and up to a year, and you have a reposado. Both of these styles are the most popular for refreshing tequila cocktails like the margarita (and the many delicious margarita variations). Leave it…
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.…
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…
World Barbecue Champion Tuffy Stone Wants To Teach You All Things Whiskey and Grilling
Some things in life just go together. Fancy watches and nice cars, for example, or slip ons and no-show socks. Whiskey and grilling is high up on that list as well—in terms of both something to sip on while the grilling happens and mixing spirits into the recipe itself. This…
10 Single Malt Scotch Whiskies Light Enough For Spring And Summer
The weather is getting warmer, and the days are getting longer. It feels like the time for whiskey is over until at least the late fall. But that idea couldn’t be more wrong. The warmer months are prime time for lighter, sippable whiskeys, especially single malt Scotch whisky. Whether you…
What to Drink This Weekend: The Aperol Sour
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. In our neck of the woods, it finally feels like spring has sprung. And to celebrate, I'm going to suggest…
