Most homes have the staple glasses: standard drinking glasses for water, red wine glasses, and white wine glasses. For anyone who wants a well-stocked and ready home bar, though, that’s only the beginning. Start loading up on these common glasses so you’ll be ready for any cocktail you want to make. Martini Glass Whether you…

Is there anything more frustrating than seeing an amazing cocktail recipe you want to try right away but then realizing that you’re missing one or two essentials? Sure, you could try to tweak it with ingredients you do have, but it’s never the same. We’ve all been there, and that’s why a DIY bartender’s best…

Kahlua (kuh-LOO-ah) is a legendary Mexican liqueur that originated seemingly overnight by a couple of average somebodies. Its story is just as inspiring as its taste, and knowing its origins makes Kahlua even more fun to sip and savor. What is Kahlua? It all started in 1936 in Veracruz, Mexico, where two lifelong friends had…

Many people are all too eager to kiss the cold goodbye and warm up to spring. In the spirits world, we like to keep things light and airy when springtime rolls around. Strong, warming flavors and hints of spice are traded for fresh herbs, bubbles, and floral notes. And regardless of what the weather’s like…