Professional bartenders know that sour cocktails are some of the most flavorful - yet difficult to truly master - alcoholic beverages. Consisting of a wide range of cocktail classics, great sour cocktails achieve a balance between disparate elements. In our guide...
With Summer here, we can all benefit from low or no sugar cocktails. Concerns about the extra calories in sugars, coupled with a growing interest in healthy alternatives to processed sugar, have led to a rise in the use of honey, agave, and other natural sweeteners in...
There is nothing worse than waking up after a night of drinking to discover you have the dreaded hangover. Hangovers come in many forms and intensities, but they all share several common elements: Nausea, headaches, and fatigue. Much folklore surrounds the dreaded...
Nothing beats a freshly prepared cocktail, whether you're unwinding at the end of the day or celebrating something special. Cocktails come in literally thousands of varieties, each with its own unique combinations of flavors and spirits. Some of these cocktails lend...
Wine tasting is not an everyday affair. It needs enthusiasm and adventure to sip and sniff citric Chardonnays to light Rieslings. Award-winning vineyards of the world, in the most scenic settings, double the excitement of wine drinkers and connoisseurs. There is also...
During the warm spring and summer months, few drinks are as refreshing as fresh fruit sangria. Delicious seasonal fruit flavors mingle with rich red wine to form a beverage that is perfect for nearly every occasion. Bartenders in Europe and the Americas have perfected...
Considering a career in bartending? Wondering if you have what it takes to succeed? Here’s what a bartending career can offer you, plus 5 skills to hone that’ll help get you ahead. Why become a bartender? Bartending is an appealing career. Firstly, it offers...
Some of the most relied-upon bar tools of professional bartenders are the cocktail shaker and the jigger. Whether you're preparing a craft cocktail or mixing classic bar beverages, the seasoned bartender knows that these devices are essential bar accessories. Although...
If you enjoy going out for an occasional adult beverage, then you're probably really missing being in bars by now. Now that we've adapted to this “new normal” of staying safe at home, it's the perfect time to consider designing your own home bar. Customized and ready...
In the world of the professional bartender or mixologist in the bartending industry, there are many techniques to learn to produce the perfect cocktail for your guests. One of these is the practice known as "dry shaking cocktails". What is dry shaking, and how can it...