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Savory Saffron Spirit Makes Cocktails Splendid
Savory Saffron Spirit Makes Cocktails Splendid

Orange is the new hack with this less sweet entry from Chicago’s Apologue Liqueurs

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I Drink Your (Boozy) Milkshake
I Drink Your (Boozy) Milkshake

It’s still summer till September 23rd, and besides, these frozen treats are delicious all year round.

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Goodbye Summer? Not When These Drinks Still Taste So Good
Goodbye Summer? Not When These Drinks Still Taste So Good

Labor Day approaches, but there’s still a lot to love about these summer sips

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Field Trips: Crown Heights Cocktail Tour
Field Trips: Crown Heights Cocktail Tour

It’s a subway sipping safari in Brooklyn!

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Cocktails With a Hint of Lavender
Cocktails With a Hint of Lavender

This floral ingredient is not just for hand cream!

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Songs of Summer Sip-Along
Songs of Summer Sip-Along

Drink pairings for classic warm weather tunes

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Elegant Vermouth Substitutes for Martinis
Elegant Vermouth Substitutes for Martinis

These variations still have the bones of the classic Martini, but with a twist!

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In the Mix: Coffee Liqueur Cocktails
In the Mix: Coffee Liqueur Cocktails

Use coffee liqueur to perk up Old Fashioned variations and even tiki drinks!

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The Ultimate DIY Cocktail Cherry Guide
The Ultimate DIY Cocktail Cherry Guide

Making your own boozy preserved cherries is easier than it sounds, and there are so many ways to do it.

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The Case for Pre-batched Cocktails
The Case for Pre-batched Cocktails

How to make your own RTD bottled cocktails for whenever you need them

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Highball Recipes For the Ultimate Summer Refreshment
Highball Recipes For the Ultimate Summer Refreshment

Cool off with these carbonated cocktails

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BCB Is Back in Brooklyn!
BCB Is Back in Brooklyn!

Here’s what to expect from BCB Brooklyn 2019

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How To Use Barrel Aged Gin In Cocktails
How To Use Barrel Aged Gin In Cocktails

Oak rested gin is all the rage, but what to do with it beyond the neat serve?

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Adding Salt To Cocktails Is a Sweet Move
Adding Salt To Cocktails Is a Sweet Move

A sprinkle of NaCl adds extra oomph to drinks

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Dig If You Will These Prince-Inspired Cocktails
Dig If You Will These Prince-Inspired Cocktails

April showers bring Purple Rainy Day drinks

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Carrot Cocktails To Get To the Root of Spring Entertaining
Carrot Cocktails To Get To the Root of Spring Entertaining

More than just a lunchbox snack, this vivid orange root vegetable adds sweet and earthy notes to seasonal drinks.

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That Dandy, Randy, Brandy Alexander
That Dandy, Randy, Brandy Alexander

A tale of cocktails, lobsters, Ziegfeld girls, and gossip columnists

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5 Spring Aperitifs To Kick Off Seasonal Celebrations
5 Spring Aperitifs To Kick Off Seasonal Celebrations

Bright citrus, fresh herbs and even stalky vegetables go into these drinks that give winter the heave ho.

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