Welcome to Add to Bar Cart, where Cool Material’s writers and editors recommend the spirits that they’re enjoying most right now. Few spirits can better showcase the location it’s made than gin. While gin lacks…
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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…
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Improve Your Gin & Tonic By Making It a Spanish Gin & Tonic
If you’re a fan of fresh, citrus-filled cocktails during the summer months (or any time of year), there’s a decent chance you enjoy your fair share of gin and tonics. This simple drink of gin,…
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What to Drink This Weekend: Gimlet
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. The official start to summer…
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Brad Pitt Made a Gin – And It’s Actually Pretty Good
God, is there anything Brad Pitt can’t do? From being an acclaimed actor to a veritable heartthrob for over three decades, Pitt has a bit of a Midas Touch with every project he works on.…
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10 Gins So Good You’ll Want To Drink Them Neat
Gin is fairly unique in the alcohol world. It’s the kind of spirit that you either love or hate. Gin fans will point out that well-made gins are filled with nuanced herbal and botanical flavors…
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What to Drink This Weekend: Martinez
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. With gin having its moment…
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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…
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7 Gins For People Who Think They Don’t Like Gin
Gin inspires drinkers to fall strongly into one of two camps: those who love the spirit in all its forms, and those who despite it. A lot of that has to do with the piney…
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What to Drink This Weekend: White Negroni
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. We have not shied away…
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Engine Gin
I’m a sucker for unique and eye-catching packaging in food and beverage. So when I discovered Engine Gin, I was immediately smitten with this charming Italian gin. Made in Turin, Engine Gin recalls the automotive…
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What to Drink This Weekend: Bee’s Knees
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. With spring in full swing,…
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The Best Negroni Cocktail Recipes
For years we’ve seen the rising Italian influence on modern cocktails. While whiskey and bourbon still likely reign supreme, there’s been a growing fervor around Italian spirits like the aperitivo or amaro. The Aperol Spritz…
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What to Drink This Weekend: Martini
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. The martini definitely has a…
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The 10 Best Gin Cocktails To Try
Cocktail joints continue to expand their presence in the bar market, but you don’t have to don a vest or perfectly waxed mustache to make delicious drinks at home. All it takes is a well-stocked…