THE SIP BLOG
Father’s Day Gift Guide for “Spirited” Dads
What kind of Father’s Day gift do you choose for the dad who has everything? Gifting is always a tricky question to answer — after all, if they have you in their lives, what more could they possibly want? But if you want to give a physical gift, choose one that he will love but…
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Whiskey vs. Bourbon vs. Scotch: More Than a Different Name
No one is born as a spirit aficionado. There’s a lot to learn about the world of distilled spirits, and until you dig into the details, your local liquor store probably looks like a wall of two categories: brown liquors and clear liquors. Let’s start by getting into the specifics of three common terms you…
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3 Fruity Cocktails to Welcome Spring
Does anything put a smile on your face more quickly than knowing springtime is here? After a long winter of chilly weather and gray skies, especially when that winter has mostly been spent staying inside because of a global pandemic, we’re all itching to get outside and feel the sun on our skin. What better…
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8 Mixology Terms Every Enthusiast Should Know
If you’re a budding mixologist (or you just enjoy mixing up your own cocktail concoctions at home), you need to learn how to talk the talk. Between making drinks for your guests and trying cocktail recipes, it helps to understand common terminology so you’re not running to Google every time. These are the top terms…
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Popular Cocktails You Didn’t Know Were Invented in Hotels
When you’ve stayed at a hotel, did you ever wonder if a legendary cocktail was invented downstairs? You probably haven’t, but there’s a surprisingly good chance that you were standing in cocktail history. A startling number of cocktails that are now famous staples originated in hotel bars. Thank a hotel bartender the next time you’re…
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