Cocktail Syrups Explained—When & Why to Use Different Sweeteners
Hey, ‘vodka soda’ folk, here’s some news: When we talk about ‘sweet’ and ‘cocktails’ together in 2022, we don’t mean this👇🏼 (A little more forgiveness for our ‘gin and soda’ friends 😏 ) Bartenders know that sweetness is an essential component of a cocktail. In fact, the term ‘cocktail’ was first defined in 1806 as […]
Is The Juice Worth The Squeeze? Fresh Citrus Juice Alternatives
While muggles complain about skyrocketing gas prices, bartenders watch as fresh citrus juice steadily becomes liquid gold. If not for the cocktail renaissance (and its focus on fresh ingredients), you probably wouldn’t be reading this. But, as limes encroach on the $200/case mark, what if there was a better way? Instead of needing one lime […]
Top 5 Non Alcoholic Beers According to a Bartender
Break from the booze? If you’re not a fan of drinking wet cardboard pulp to avoid being a social pariah, try these non alcoholic beers.