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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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Bar Glassware: 10 Glass Styles for a Complete Home Bar
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…
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Must-Have Garnishes Every Home Bartender Should Keep on Hand
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…
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A Brief History of Kahlua
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…
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