Understanding Sour Cocktails

Understanding Sour Cocktails

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...

The Types of Tequila

The Types of Tequila

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...

A Creamy Treat: Oaxacan Milk Punch Cocktail

A Creamy Treat: Oaxacan Milk Punch Cocktail

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,...

Dry Shaking Cocktails

Dry Shaking Cocktails

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...

How to Reduce Hangover Symptoms

How to Reduce Hangover Symptoms

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...