Cocktails & Alcohol Archives

A Simple (and Perfect) Margarita Recipe for Men

I know what you’re thinking: Margaritas are girl’s drinks. And you are right, for the most part. What passes for a margarita in most bars is neon-green, over salted, heartburn-inducing garbage. ... [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]

Four Essential Fall Drinks and How to Make Them

The best part about the weather getting colder? An excuse to make some classic drinks to keep you warm, of course.

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.

2010 Fall Beer Review

Fall brings many changes -- the crisp weather, the autumn leaves, pumpkins and the new seasonal varieties of beer on the shelves. With so much going on, you'd be hard pressed to taste all of the fall ... [more]

An Introduction to Scotch Whisky

If you've grown up hearing scotch whisky is a gentleman's drink but still know nothing about the subject, don't worry you're not alone. Let our guide to scotch demystify the fundamentals and get your ... [more]