Taste Tequila

JULY 1, 2022

Suave releases rare 5-year XA and blanco blends Among the five official categories of tequila, the “Joven or Oro” expression (as it is labeled in tequila regulations) is probably the most maligned. Blamed for many wild nights and wicked hangovers of youth, these tequilas have historically been cheaper products containing additives, such as extra sugar and caramel coloring.

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Tequila Bottling Alcohol 52

Cocktail Contessa

JUNE 25, 2022

Old Fashioned Cocktail Clear ice looks lovely in a whiskey cocktail but tempering ice is critical to keeping that look. Especially when it’s one large cube reflecting that beautiful amber liquid. If you’ve never made clear ice at home it’s not complicated. Here’s a link I use when I make my own. Note that using distilled water or boiling it first doesn’t really help much – you’ll still have cloudy ice.

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Bar Tools Bar Spoon Bitters Whiskey 52

Bartender Barry

JUNE 25, 2022

ABOUT Are you a huge astrology fan like I am? If so, then check out my Mixology + Astrology series. In this series, I paired a custom cocktail with each of the 12 zodiac signs. Most lists like this one are pretty boring — especially when it comes down to the creativity of the cocktails. With this series, I thought long and hard on pairing unique flavors with the characteristics of each sign.

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Mixology 52