Every year for the last decade or so (with the exception of 2 pandemic years) I’ve done a ski trip to Vail, Colorado. It’s one of my favorite places on Earth, and each time I go there’s now certain things you have to do: The pork shank at Mountain Standard… Ski the back bowls… Get […]
Morgenthaler’s Sherry Eggnog: The World’s Best Eggnog Recipe. Period.
Jeffrey Morgenthaler is about as close as it gets to a legend in the drinks industry. I take that back, it’s not close. Morgenthaler is a legend in the drinks industry. So much so, he became the topic of a running joke amidst our Top 100 bar travels. Literally 50% of the time when we sit at […]
How to Make a Moscow Mule: The Ultimate Summer Cocktail
Now, I’ve never been to Moscow. Aaaaaand I’ve never ridden a mule. Hell, I don’t know that I’ve ever even been around a mule. But I do know a thing or two about Moscow Mules. Wonderful cocktail, weird name. Why do I love this drink so much? Because this is the perfect “in-between drink.” It’s a step up […]
25+ Best Cocktail Gifts Ideas for the 2023 Holiday Season
Our list of the best cocktail gifts was updated in November 2023 to include all of our favorite gift items for the holiday season. Yep, it’s already that time of year again! The holidays are almost upon us which means shopping season is about to shift into high gear and as usual, you’ll probably struggle […]
Two Dozen Tests Confirmed This is The Best Manhattan Cocktail Recipe
A lot of classic cocktails are pretty straight forward. A daiquiri for instance? Is a daiquiri. There are a million variations, but for a straight up, classic daiquiri it’s a simple combination of white rum, lime, and sugar. A negroni? Gin, Campari, Sweet vermouth. Easy. I always thought that was the case with a Manhattan […]