Barrel Full of Cocktails


Aging in barrels is a practice that is typically reserved for makers of bourbons and wines. However cocktails are now joining in and reaping the benefits. Barrel Aging is the process of using wood and time to change the flavor of a product placed within during maturation.

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Sipping on Sustainability


Do you live in a city or region that has banned or is planning to ban plastic straws? You can do your part to curtail the use of single-use plastics by adopting eco-friendly alternatives to plastic straws. We look at some of the most promising options for sipping while protecting the environment.

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A New Generation of Wine Cocktails Take Flight


Wine is very enjoyable on its own, but it pairs exceptionally well with fruit and herbs in refreshing cocktails. Your go-to wine cocktail is probably a pitcher of sangria, but wine can be used in so many different ways to create delicious drinks year-round. Let’s take a sip.

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What’s the Difference?


What separates a Mixologist from a Bartender? Or a Cook from a Chef? Not all bartenders possess the intricate knowledge required to be referred to as mixologists and there are two things that make a chef: professional preparation and a degree.

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Spirited Women


Women are now running distilleries and producing some of the finest spirits in the world. Women are disrupting the spirits industry with their diverse voices.

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Trash to Treasure: Making Mixology Sustainable


Repurposing herbs, fruit and produce for sustainable cocktails.

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