Christmastime is a time of warmth, friendship, giving, and drinking. From the centuries-old tradition of spiced punch, to National Lampoon’s Christmas vacation, coming out of the cold and warming up with a holiday drink has become an integral part of the season. Here we’ve collected the best and most exciting yuletide drink recipes, so be … Read more
A Heavyweight Favorite Fans of James Bond are sure to recognize the Americano cocktail. If you’ve never tried one for yourself, take a note from one of our favorite action heroes and give this cocktail a try. The Americano is built on a Vermouth and Campari base before being spiced up with club soda. Some … Read more
A Cocktail to Really Rock Your Socks Cocktails are a wonderful way to enjoy a drink among friends even if you aren’t a huge fan of beer, liquor, or any other straight alcoholic beverage. There are a variety of cocktails available and whether you prefer things sweet, sour, or savory, there is sure to be … Read more
Absinthe Makes The Heart Grow Fonder Absinthe. The very name conjures up all manner of vivid imagery. Van Gogh. Zinc tabletops. Parisian bistros. Ritual. Psychosis. Er… psychosis? We’ll get to that in a minute. After years of both negative stigma and the unfortunate side effect of being banned in the United States and throughout much … Read more
What is a Bourbon? Is it simply a drink? No. It’s something you hold in your hand to work, to become the life of the party, to relax. Just that simple drink in that small tumbler can quickly elevate whatever you’ve decided to do. It’s class. Whether you have it on the rocks or on … Read more
Top 10 Australian Beers For a long period of time, Australia ranked amongst the top beer drinking nations with Aussies not discriminating in swigging craft, branded, and budget beers. Australians quaffed all types of beers, including branded ones like Heineken, Budweiser, craft beers (local or regional varieties), and pocket-friendly versions. However, recent surveys clearly indicate … Read more
Top 10 Australian Wines If you ask wine connoisseurs to list their favorite wines, you can bet not a single Australian brand would figure in that list. Considering that Australia has an exciting array of wines to offer-from Riesling to Barossa Shiraz-it is a pity that wines from Down Under do not enjoy the fame … Read more
If you have ever partaken in Scotch-based cocktails, chances are you have at least heard of if not tried a Blood and Sand. The Blood and Sand cocktail gets its name from the 1922 bullfighter movie of the same name; it was originally created in London to have equal parts Scotch, cherry liqueur, orange juice, … Read more
It’s that time of year again: the time of year when the temperatures drop and staying indoors seems like a great idea. This often leads to a lot more cooking and baking, especially around the holidays. Bourbon is a favorite in lots of desserts, holiday drinks, sauces and in entrees. But, if you haven’t cooked … Read more
The Best Bourbons Without a Hefty Price Tag Bourbon has long been considered a gentleman’s drink and is especially popular in the southern states of the USA. Dubbed “America’s whiskey”, bourbon is barrel-aged to lock in the unique flavors that set it apart from other alcoholic beverages: typically, there are hints of vanilla, grains, oak, … Read more
Brandy is one of those drinks that has an almost cult-like following. Whether you are pairing it with a cigar or a steak dinner, it is considered to be one of the classiest drinks out there, enjoyed by the rich and famous. The flavors vary but in general, all Brandy is strong, complex and leathery … Read more
Featuring The List of Top 10 Canadian Beers Canada is the second largest country, and despite having such an enormous landmass, a significant portion of the country is sparsely inhabited. But the Canadians love beer than any other alcoholic beverage. The Canadian beer is an introduction to the culture and history of the country with … Read more