Cocktails

How to make the perfect Aperol Spritz

Yield1<p>Preparation time1 min<p>Ingredients<p>This simple Italian cocktail is THE drink of summer. Aperol is an Italian aperitif similar to Campari but …

7 tools bartenders could not live without

Bartending isn’t just about having fun with a bunch of intoxicated people for money. It is a craft that requires a lot of social skills and …

You swore off tequila for good. Here’s how to enjoy the alcohol that once betrayed you.

Years ago, when my husband and I were dating, we were out at a concert when he headed to get us drinks. When I asked for an amaretto sour, I saw a shadow cross his face. A frisson of horror. A slight greening around the gills.<p>It turned out there had been an incident. He prefers not to speak of it, …

The Rosé Port Daiquiri Recipe

Ingredients In The Rosé Port Daiquiri:<p>1½ ounces rosé Port<br>• ¾ ounce white vermouth<br>• 1 ounce lime juice<br>• ½ ounce homemade honeysuckle simple syrup<p>Rosé Port …

This cocktail inspired by beef noodle soup is a hit in Vietnam

Vietnam is world-renowned for its delightful, fresh ingredients and mouth-watering dishes but there is one dish that has become a staple: pho. Pho, which is Vietnamese noodle soup, is eaten at all hours of the day but one bartender has taken the obsession with it a step further with a creation like …

Long Island Iced Tea to the Grasshopper: Guilty Pleasure Drinks You Shouldn’t Be Embarrassed to Order

This episode of podcast, Life Behind Bars, is devoted to the drinks that generally get no respect from craft cocktail aficionados.<p>From Long Island …

9 Best Canned Cocktails for Summer 2018 - Top Pre-Mixed Drinks to Buy

<b>$4.96 per can</b><p>Think of Slow & Low Rock & Rye as a rye whiskey Old-Fashioned in a can ... a <i>very boozy</i> rye whiskey Old-Fashioned in a can. With a big …

New Cocktail Lounge Ready To Debut at Park MGM

The surprise unveiling of the plush <b>Juniper Cocktail Lounge</b> at the <b>Park MGM</b> this week pushes the $550 million transformation of the <b>Monte Carlo Resort and Casino</b> one step closer to completion.<p>The lounge, which opens on April 20 a short walk from the newly opened Moneyline Sports Bar & Book, sits on …

Scrimshaw Coffee's Tahoe Gold Iced Latte

San Diego’s Scrimshaw Coffee first caught our eye with their cheery nautical mascot, Verne (more on the branding and design here), but they also …

Meet the Houston Bartenders Vying to Be Crowned the Best in the World

See what these cocktail masters are mixing up for the World Class competition.

Mixologist Evelyn Chick picks her bartending essentials

If you’ve visited any of Toronto’s buzziest bars in the past few years, chances are your libations have been courtesy of Evelyn Chick. The top bartender has done her time at the Harbord Room, Bar Raval and, most recently, Parkdale’s PrettyUgly, where she is bar manager and helped introduce its menu …

New chapter for cocktail bar after closing the book on downtown space

Don't write off the Last Word just yet. According to the Boulevardier Group's Jeret Peña, the bookish Houston Street bar may be serving its last …

Beer Old Fashioned

A simple beer syrup updates this classic cocktail.<p>Servings: 1<p>Prep: 15 minutes<p>Total: 20 minutes<p>Ingredients<p><b>for the beer syrup:</b> 1 cup|250 ml ale, preferably something malty, such as Old Blue Last beer<p>2 cups|500 grams castor sugar<p><b>for the cocktail:</b> 1 1/2 ounces|50 ml whiskey<p>1/2 ounce|10 ml beer syrup<p>6 …

How to make the Queen’s favourite gin cocktail, according to an etiquette expert

It’s a “refreshingly fruity drink with a slightly bitter edge”<p>When it comes to the drink most associated with the Queen, your first thoughts may go …

The Subdivision Society brings exclusive barrel-aged cocktails to The Nolen

For those who are ready to take their cocktail fandom to the next level, The Nolen, a chic rooftop bar and lounge nestled atop Sixth Avenue, rolls …

Craft Distillery Celebrates 4/20 With Legal Cannabis-Infused Vodka Cocktail

• Facebook<br>• Google+<br>• Pinterest<br>• LinkedIn<br>• StumbleUpon<br>• E-mail<br>• Reddit<br>• Love This<p>CALIFORNIA: Humboldt Distillery is planning to celebrate 4/20 with cocktails using …

Joe Fortes launches late-night pie and cocktail menu

Just because you’ve already enjoyed dessert after dinner, doesn’t mean anyone is stopping you for a second round of post-meal sweets.<p>Those who have a …

Make Bartender-Approved Cocktails At Home With These Foolproof Pods

<b>* Drink mixes approved by acclaimed bartenders and mixologists</b> <b><br>* Bar-quality cocktails right from home</b> <b><br>* Great for parties, entertaining, and</b> …

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Review: Melvin Brewing TGR Pilsgnar and 2×4 DIPA

Melvin Brewing can be found in Alpine, Wyoming, where some serious hopheads have been turning out brews since 2009. Today we take a spin through our …

Cucurbit from The Austin Cookbook

Inspired by Mexican lollipops, this cocktail from <i>The Austin Cookbook</i> brings together the bittersweet flavor of Aperol with cooling cucumber and spicy …

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Bar Review: NICO, Mt. Pleasant, SC

The upscale bedroom community of Mount Pleasant is just a few minutes and a big bridge away from Charleston, South Carolina, and a decade ago no one …

Blueberry Tea Cocktail Recipe

"The combination of amaretto, orange liqueur, and hot orange pekoe tea make this warm drink taste reminiscent of blueberries."<p>Ingredients<p>1 fluid …

The BroBasket: Boozy Gift Baskets… For Bros!

The BroBasket is part of the burgeoning “man crate” market, but with a focus on giving, not receiving. The company offers a wide array of baskets …

Win two cases of The Duchess non-alcoholic gin and tonic (prize worth R920)

One lucky Eat Out reader will win a case of The Duchess Botanical and a case of The Duchess Floral non-alcoholic gin and tonic. The prize is worth …

Garibaldi Cocktail Recipe

How to make:<p>Squeeze orange juice using pillar or elbow press and fine strain to remove any flesh. Then blend the freshly squeezed juice at high speed …

Americans Are Finally Coming Around to Brazil’s Favorite Booze—Here’s What the Hype Is About

When it comes to home bartending, there’s something to be said for familiarity. You have your preferred tequila and that go-to rum for a mint-muddled …

How to Make a Very, Very Strong Tiki Drink

Drown your money problems in rum.<p>Have you sent that check in to the IRS yet? No? Better get on it—Tax Day is nearly here. But first, make yourself a drink. A <i>really strong</i> drink. A drink so intoxicating it will make parting with all that money a whole lot less sorrowful. We've got one in mind.<p>To …

Moscow Mule Cocktail Recipe

"This cocktail's origin has nothing to do with Moscow or mules, but after a few sips of this vodka, ginger beer, and lime concoction, no one will …