THE SIP BLOG
3 Best Frozen Cocktails to Chase Away the Summer Heat
The heat of summer is upon us, and there’s no better way to cool down than with a crisp, clean frozen concoction. Let’s agree that a poolside adult slushy is simply the best way to celebrate warmer weather! All you really need to make frozen cocktails at home are a blender and the right recipes,…
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The Bitter Truth about Bitters
If you’ve been following the SIP Awards each year, you may have noticed that we have a special category for bitters, aperitifs, and vermouth. In 2020, our Bronze SIP Award for this category went to Petrus Boonekamp, a bitter of Dutch origin. While vermouth and aperitifs are fairly familiar terms, many of our fans can’t…
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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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