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The 10 Best Espresso Cocktails
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The 10 Best Espresso Cocktails
By Kaitlyn Rosati
The 6 Best Scotches to Pair With Thanksgiving Dinner
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The 6 Best Scotches to Pair With Thanksgiving Dinner

Scotch isn’t just therapeutic—it pairs beautifully with Thanksgiving fare.

By Johnny Motley
9 Celebrity Booze Brands That Are Actually Worth Drinking
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9 Celebrity Booze Brands That Are Actually Worth Drinking

From Sam Neill’s wine to The Rock’s tequila, there are some true gems to be found amid the recent crop of celebrity boozes.

By Christopher Osburn
The 5 Best Halloween Beers to Drink Right Now
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The 5 Best Halloween Beers to Drink Right Now

Forget pumpkin ale: There’s a seasonal craft beer to satisfy everyone’s cravings on Halloween.

By Andy Crump
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The Best Whiskey Decanters That Will Elevate Your Home Bar

Keeping an ample supply of whiskey -- whether it's American single malt, single malt Scotch, Irish whiskey, or bourbon -- at the ready is a good thing, indeed. And whether you're just getting into whiskey or you're a true connoisseur, a whiskey decanter elevates your home bar selection and the…

By Amos Kwon
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The Absolute Best Ratio For a Gin & Tonic

There’s never been an easier time to get a fancy cocktail. There isn’t a Ramos Gin Fizz on every menu, but even modest cocktail bars typically have something with four-plus ingredients, special ice, and a dash of secret ingredient bitters. Yet some of the best cocktails are simplicity at its…

By Nickolaus Hines
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We Asked an AI To Name the Best Bourbons. The Suggestions Were Surprisingly Solid

2022 may very well go down as the year that artificial intelligence became mainstream. Did we all lose our jobs to the machines and end up in an epic battle for humanity? No. But AI-generated content finally got its spotlight, first with images from DALL-E 2 and then with the…

By Nickolaus Hines
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What to Drink This Weekend: Champagne Punch

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. When it comes to New Year's Eve beverages, there's only one essential option: Champagne. You better have a few bottles…

By John A. Paradiso
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Our 11 Favorite Cocktails This Year That Are Perfect For the Holidays

The Cool Material team sipped and suggested plenty of weekend cocktails this year. Many were seasonally appropriate, and ranged from classics to modern takes on classics. A handful are also the perfect addition to any holiday get-together, large or small, family or friends. When it comes to holiday drinks, there…

By Nickolaus Hines
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