Cocktails & Alcohol Archives

A Visual Guide to the Common Glasses of Wine, Spirits, Beer and Cocktails

This glass for this type of drink, that glass for something else: it can all be hard to keep track of. Check out our visual guide to the common types of glasses for wine, beer, spirits and cocktails.

How to Serve Wine

Whether you're sharing some wine with friends over a home-cooked meal or celebrating with a bottle of champagne with your girlfriend's parents, getting the details right not only allows everyone to ... [more]

How to Order Wine on a Date

Do you know what you're supposed to do when the server shows you the wine bottle at a restaurant? Or how to read a wine list? If you're like most guys, you probably don't, because no one ever teaches ... [more]

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]

Summer Cocktails – The Neat Drinks

Sophisticated, delicate, debonair … neat drinks are always in style, all year round.

Summer Cocktails – The Rocks Drinks

Strong but refreshing, these drinks are designed to be served chilled on the rocks and shared with good friends.

Summer Cocktails – The Long Drinks

Beat the heat with these tall, refreshing, and delicious libations.