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The 13 Best Sodas For Pairing With Rum, Beyond Cola

staff@foodrepublic.com (Emily M Alexander) — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 17:02:00 +0000

If you're looking to elevate your rum cocktail beyond a classic rum and cola, these are some great soda alternatives you can try (and will definitely love).

The Southern-Style Cocktail That Combines Milk, Brandy, And Rum

staff@foodrepublic.com (Nikita Ephanov) — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:17:00 +0000

At first blush, you might think it odd or unusual to add milk (not cream) to a cocktail, but there is a whole category of drink combining brandy or rum with it.

11 Common Mistakes To Avoid If You're Buying A Bottle Of Bourbon

staff@foodrepublic.com (Vicky Wanja) — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 17:02:00 +0000

Buying a bottle of bourbon can be an overwhelming task if you're new to it, so these are some common mistakes you should keep in mind to avoid with it.

The Simple Technique To Make A Dirty Martini Taste Better Than At A Bar

staff@foodrepublic.com (Max Dean) — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:17:00 +0000

Dirty martinis are delightful treats from the bar, but you can make them taste even better at home. All you have to do is this one little technique.

The Simple Technique To Make A Gin & Tonic Taste Better Than At A Bar

staff@foodrepublic.com (Jack Rose) — Sun, 27 Sep 2026 22:17:00 +0000

Short of springing for top-shelf ingredients, it seems hard to beat a bar-made gin and tonic. But you can easily elevate your drink by tweaking one element.

Johnnie Walker Red Vs Black Label: How The Scotch Whiskies Differ

staff@foodrepublic.com (Max Dean) — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 14:17:00 +0000

With its iconic square bottle and Striding Man logo, Johnnie Walker's hard to miss. Its Red Label and Black Label are legendary, but what really separates them?

8 Sun Cruiser Flavors, Ranked

staff@foodrepublic.com (Becki Ledford) — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 17:02:00 +0000

Sun Cruiser has become a big name in canned cocktails, but how do its iced teas and lemonades stack up? We tried and ranked the brand's flavors.

The Hands Down Best Type Of Steak To Pair With Scotch

staff@foodrepublic.com (Jack Rose) — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 19:17:00 +0000

Scotch is powerful stuff; it coats your mouth indulgently, is pleasantly dry, and has a strong flavor all its own, so what steak should you pair with it?

The Best Truly Hard Seltzer Flavor Smells Like Freshly Peeled Fruit

staff@foodrepublic.com (Andy Hume) — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:17:00 +0000

Truly makes a type of hard seltzer that is second in popularity only to White Claw. We ranked this as its best flavor, and yes, it tastes like fresh fruit.

5 Simple Cocktails To Make With Costco's Kirkland Signature Canadian Whisky

staff@foodrepublic.com (Nikita Ephanov) — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 22:17:00 +0000

Costco's Kirkland Signature Canadian Whisky is a standard that is often compared to Crown Royal, and it makes a mean cocktail. Here are five of the best.

The Cutwater Flavor That Outshines All Others By Miles

staff@foodrepublic.com (Nikita Ephanov) — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:17:00 +0000

Any fan of canned cocktails needs to try the brand Cutwater, which has a plethora of offerings and flavors. Even so, the best one outshines the others by miles.

The Bourbon Red Flag To Watch Out For When Buying Your Next Bottle

staff@foodrepublic.com (Max Dean) — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:17:00 +0000

Despite its prestige, not all spirits are created equal. To ensure you're getting your money's worth, we recommend avoiding this bourbon red flag.

I Tried And Ranked 10 Cutwater Flavors

staff@foodrepublic.com (Emily M Alexander) — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:02:00 +0000

Cutwater's range of canned creations is perfect for a quick libation. We tested out 10 drinks and were utterly shocked at how complex the best one was.

5 Simple Cocktails You Can Make With Costco's Kirkland Signature Vodka

staff@foodrepublic.com (Nikita Ephanov) — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 22:17:00 +0000

There are several simple, but delicious, cocktails that you can make with Costco's Kirkland Signature Vodka. Here are our five easy favorites.

Jack Daniel's Vs Crown Royal: Which Whiskey Is More Expensive?

staff@foodrepublic.com (Max Dean) — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 22:17:00 +0000

Both Jack Daniel's and Crown Royal are popular North American whiskeys and are great entries into whiskey (or is that whisky?), but which is cheaper?

Johnnie Walker Black Label Vs Double Black: How The Scotch Whiskies Differ

staff@foodrepublic.com (Max Dean) — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:17:00 +0000

You might see Johnnie Walker Double Black and assume that it's the same (or nearly the same) as standard Black Label, but you would be mistaken.

9 Fruit Juices You Should Be Pairing With Bourbon

staff@foodrepublic.com (Carlos C Olaechea) — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:17:00 +0000

We've rounded up several fruit juices that you should pair with bourbon, including a variety of common options along with some more unexpected choices.

The 2 Popular '60s Whiskey Cocktails That Are Still Fan-Favorites Today

staff@foodrepublic.com (Nikita Ephanov) — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 20:17:00 +0000

The 1960s were a heyday for cocktails, with two whiskey cocktails in particular being among the most popular. Even today, they're still among the most enjoyed.

The Type Of Whiskey Cowboys Imbibed In The Old West

staff@foodrepublic.com (Andrea Carlo) — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 12:17:00 +0000

In the Old West, it's well known that cowboys were partial to spirits, specifically whiskey. However, which type did the enjoy the most frequently?

11 Truly Hard Seltzer Flavors, Ranked Worst To Best

staff@foodrepublic.com (Becki Ledford) — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:02:00 +0000

Truly Hard Seltzer has plenty of fruity flavor offerings, but which one is ... truly ... the best? We tried several and ranked them for your refreshment.