As the national beverage of Japan, sake holds a special place in the hearts (and tastes) of millions of fans. Japanese sake is often served with a special ceremony backed by hundreds (sometimes thousands) of years of tradition. Today, sake can be served chilled or...
Professional bartenders know that sour cocktails are some of the most flavorful - yet difficult to truly master - alcoholic beverages. Consisting of a wide range of cocktail classics, great sour cocktails achieve a balance between disparate elements. In our guide...
One of the most popular - yet often misunderstood - spirits is tequila. More than a shooter, this distilled spirit from the heart of Mexico comes in a wide range of types, each with its own complex flavor profile. Tequila can be sipped neat or used as the primary...
Milk-based cocktails have been staples of the bar scene for hundreds, if not thousands, of years. Popular favorites like the White Russian or the holiday classic Egg Nog are time-honored classics, but both are known for their heavy, creamy consistency. Milk punches,...
Professional bartenders all agree that certain cocktails benefit from advanced mixing techniques. One of these techniques is called the "dry shake". What does it mean to dry shake a cocktail, and what cocktails are ideal for this method? In this guide, we will explore...
Every professional bartender knows that bar tools make the job of crafting cocktails easier. Bartenders use a wide range of tools - some only for specialty drinks - while others are used constantly. With such a dizzying array of tools available, what are the essential...
Wedding Planning Can be Complex For many couples, planning a dream wedding involves numerous steps, each with their own set of challenges. Questions abound during the planning process. Some of the most common planning questions include: What venue selection will we...
In a quest to create exciting new cocktail variations, professional mixologists have turned to a wide range of surprising ingredients. One of the most interesting ingredients found in modern bars is dry ice. Dry ice cocktails offer visual appeal - imagine a bubbly...
There is nothing worse than waking up after a night of drinking to discover you have the dreaded hangover. Hangovers come in many forms and intensities, but they all share several common elements: Nausea, headaches, and fatigue. Much folklore surrounds the dreaded...
With Summer here, we can all benefit from low or no sugar cocktails. Concerns about the extra calories in sugars, coupled with a growing interest in healthy alternatives to processed sugar, have led to a rise in the use of honey, agave, and other natural sweeteners in...