What comes out as a caramel-colored, deeply aromatic wood-tinged spirit goes in as something shockingly different: moonshine.
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A barrel's char, construction, wood, and age are all pertinent factors which influence the properties of whiskey.
Jeff Berry explores the history and multiplicity of types of rum.
A classic Negroni, an orangey Hungarian liqueur, and a potently spicy tropical cocktail stole the show.
This refreshing, tall drink marries the quinine-fortified aperitif Dubonnet with zesty fresh orange juice, perfect for a sipping on a warm breezy evening.
Japanese "scotch style" whiskeys are a creamy and mellow alternative to traditional, Scottish whiskey that pair well with almost any food.
With an ingredient list that includes some unlikely combinations, the Grand Royal is a dangerously drinkable concoction that is both luxurious and refreshing. The heady floral notes of gin are cut by the tartness of the citrus and rounded out by the sugar. Not overly sweet, the cherry liqueur adds a fruity note at the end while the cream lends richness, giving the drink a velvety-smooth mouth feel. The whole thing is then topped off with the all-important "fizz," which wakes up the drink and gives it legs to stand on.
With an ingredient list that includes some unlikely combinations, the Grand Royal is a dangerously drinkable concoction that is both luxurious and refreshing. The heady floral notes of gin are cut by the tartness of the citrus and rounded out by the sugar. Not overly sweet, the cherry liqueur adds a fruity note at the end while the cream lends richness, giving the drink a velvety-smooth mouth feel. The whole thing is then topped off with the all-important "fizz," which wakes up the drink and gives it legs to stand on.
Have something in your hand while you cheer in front of the television: from a rummy sailor's cure to a Cajun refresher, a dozen ways to toast big plays.
Bourbon's variety of expressions—especially those associative with the flavors of the winter season—makes it an ideal base for mixing holiday cocktails at home.
The Russian Caravan combines Russian black tea, which imparts a unique smokiness, and St-Germain elderflower liqueur with Elijah Craig 12-year-old bourbon.
The Seelbach comes with one of the best cocktail party tales: hailing from the Seelbach Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky, the drink took a nearly 80-year hiatus. Most likely a consequence of Prohibition, the original 1917 recipe disappeared until 1995, when a Seelbach hotel manager rediscovered it. While carrying the punch of two types of bitters, Angostura and Peychaud, the drink is rounded with fragrant orange flavors, and finished with an effervescent float of Champagne.
