Best Jack and Coke: The Right Mix for You
You can mix your favorite and most expensive bourbon with Coca-Cola, but somehow it's not going to taste as good as Jack Daniel's No. 7 and Coke. That's because Jack…
Original Cuban Mojito Recipe: Hierbabuena or Spearmint?
This post has Cuban Mojito specs and American Mojito specs My first Mojito was made with spearmint. The drink was pretty good, but the taste seemed a little bit off.…
Best Cheap Frozen Margaritas for a Party
It was never easy in the past to make good cheap Margaritas, because the ingredients weren't very good--cheap tequila was harsh, lime juice remains harsh, and orange triple sec isn't…
The Best “Champagne” for Mimosas Is Cava
A Mimosa is the official drink of a Sunday brunch, and though it's originally made with Champagne, there's an inexpensive sparkling wine that tastes better than Champagne when mixed with…
The Best Way to Mix a Dark ‘n Stormy Cocktail
While a Dark 'n Stormy conjures visions of soft sand and turquoise seas of the sunny Caribbean, it also has subtle flavors of northern winter spices, so it's enjoyable all…
Best Gin & Tonic Recipe
One taste of Tanqueray Gin and Fever-Tree Tonic, and you'll know why it's the most popular mix in Spain. Never mind the traditional lime garnish, this cocktail tastes better with…
Best Shaken Margarita Recipe
I tasted 66 different Margarita recipes (not all at once) and most of them were not good. The slight harshness of lime juice combines with the bite of tequila in…
Best Mint Julep Recipe and Best Bourbon
While Maker's Mark Bourbon, with its wheated sweet taste, remains the popular choice for this Kentucky Derby Day classic, spearmint blends perfectly with the taste of oak from aging barrels.…
Scotch & Green Tea
Scotch and Green Tea was originally a way to make the whisky taste better for new Scotch drinkers, but it turns out to be a very refreshing drink. Scotch and…
Manhattan Cocktail Recipe Deluxe
The Manhattan Cocktail was originally made with rye whiskey, but rye disappeared for many years after Prohibition. While it was gone, most Manhattans were made with Kentucky bourbon. While bourbon…