Cocktails & Alcohol Archives

Learn About Wine: An Easy Explanation of Wine Types

After reading through this guide, you should have a working knowledge of the different types of wine and enough vocabulary to set out and buy your first serious bottle. (And maybe impress your ... [more]

The (Perfect) Rob Roy Cocktail

This classic cocktail has equal parts class and American swagger. Oh, and its weapon of choice is scotch. What more do you need?

The Non-froofy Side of Wine: A Drinking Man’s Intro to Wine

Red goes with what? Fish? You can't serve what in what glass? Wine can be damn intimidating. We proudly introduce a new series that will give every beer and whiskey drinker out there an excellent ... [more]

Salud: A Gentleman’s Introduction to Tequila

Tequila isn't just for shots and blacking out. It can be as fine a spirit as scotch or bourbon when enjoyed correctly. We show you what to look for in a tequila, how to drink it, and offer a few ... [more]

8 Cocktails That Women Will Love

Not too sweet and not too strong, these cocktails are sophisticated, smart and sexy, just like the ladies to whom you'll want to serve them.

A Guide to Middle-Shelf Liquor

If you're like us, you're in an awkward in-between when it comes to ordering drinks at a bar: you make enough money that you don't want to order a "rail drink" but you're too frugal to order something... [more]

Bring the Party to Your Holiday Get-Together with Spiked Caramel Cider

Since you no longer sit at the kiddy table during Thanksgiving, you can't just show up empty handed. Avoid the difficult (baking!) and the stale (more casseroles!) and spice things up with a delicious... [more]

Don Draper, Canadian Club, & The Godfather of Whisky

We sit down with the Godfather of Whisky and talk the Mad Men drink of choice - because if you can't be Don Draper, you can at least drink like him.

A Guide to Understanding Beer and How to Find New Favorites

So either you or your girlfriend has decided it's time to stop ordering something that tastes like a fraternity's keg spout every time you go out for dinner. Avoid switching to diet cran-cocktails by... [more]