Use Bacon Fat To Add A Savory, Smoky Twist To Whiskey Cocktails
With its inherent smokiness, whiskey is a prime target for fat washing -- especially fat washing with richly flavored bacon -- to create luxurious cocktails.
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Keep A Whole Liquor Bottle Frozen In A Block Of Ice For Crisp Party Drinks
If you want to keep entire bottles cold while simultaneously creating a showstopping centerpiece for your party, you need to try freezing the bottle in ice.
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Expert Tips To Mix Up The Perfect Manhattan
Do you love Manhattans? Want to master the art of making the perfect cocktail? Our expert has exclusively given us the best tips to do just that.
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Expert Tips To Craft The Perfect Whiskey Sour
A whiskey sour is a classic drink topped with a creamy layer of egg white foam, but how do you ensure that the foam is safe and delicious? We asked an expert.
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Add Tomato Juice To Your Next Summer Margarita To Bring Out The Tequila's Flavor
Experiment with muddling cherry tomatoes or adding tomato juice with simple syrup and tequila to create fancy, pink-hued summer margaritas.
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The Ingredient José Andrés Adds To Dirty Martinis (Hint: It's Not Olive Juice)
José Andrés is known for being as creative in the kitchen as he is proud of his heritage, and he combines both aspects of his cooking in this martini.
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The Issue Bobby Flay Has With The Craft Cocktail Trend
Bobby Flay isn't one to shy away from the craft cocktail trend, but he makes this one observation about too many drinks that fall under this category.
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McClary Bros Drinking Vinegars: Here's What Happened After Shark Tank
McClary Bros Drinking Vinegars sought the help of a Shark to expand into a new brewing location, but did any Shark bite at the chance to invest?
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Will Decanting Really Make Or Break You Next Glass Of Wine?
To get the most out of your wine, whether white or red, there are specific instances where it just makes sense to decant your bottle and let the wine breathe.
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Mark Twain's Favorite Whiskey Cocktail Was A Cherished Classic
Mark Twain produced many famous works, from his tales of Huck Finn and Tom Sawyer to his travel logs. However, the famed author also loved a classic cocktail.
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José Andrés' Elegant Alternative To Salt On A Margarita's Rim
Spanish-American chef and restauranteur José Andrés has found a creative way to top his margaritas and also cut down on the chance for uneven salt rims.
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Soak Strawberries In Your Choice Of Liquor For This Easy Fourth Of July Dessert
To end your Fourth of July dinner or cookout, make a simple but light (and boozy!) dessert by soaking some fresh strawberries in your liquor of choice.
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A Mixologist's Top Cherry Choice When Making Cocktails
To get the most luxurious cocktail possible, Food Republic spoke to master mixologist Jessica King to get the scoop on the best cherries for cocktails.
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The Worst Milk To Use When Attempting Beautiful Latte Art, Per A Barista
If your goal is to create a latte or cappuccino topped with beautiful foam art, you need to make sure you listen to this expert's advice and avoid this milk.
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Are Sugar Cubes Or Simple Syrup Better For An Old Fashioned? A Mixologist Weighs In
While simple syrup may mix smoothly into an old fashioned, the slight grit left behind from a sugar cube can also be satisfying, per an expert mixologist.
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A Mixologist's Top Whiskey Choice For Irish Coffee
There are plenty of ways to make a stunning Irish coffee, but Chief Mixologist at Total Wine & More, Molly Horn, suggests keeping things classic.
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What Does It Mean To Take A Martini Wet?
There are as many ways to alter a cocktail to your tastes as there are cocktails, and if you want to mellow your drink out, try ordering your martini wet.
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The Simple Syrup Swap You Should Use When Making A Whiskey Sour
Want to give your whiskey sour a flavor shake up? It's time to get creative and ditch the simple syrup for something with a bit more pizzaz.
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The Reason Cocktail Jiggers Come In Different Sizes
The sizes and shapes vary, but the choice of jigger largely depends on personal preference, as well as the type of drinks a bartender makes.
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Is Apple Juice Really The Secret To Making Tequila More Palatable?
If you're not a big fan of tequila, TikTok says adding a splash of apple juice might change how you feel. Here's why this unlikely pairing works so well.
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What Is The Ideal Ratio For A Mezcal Margarita? We Asked An Expert
Food Republic consulted David Ortiz, Corporate Beverage Director at Rocco's Tacos & Tequila Bar, for guidance on the ideal ratio for a mezcal margarita.
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The Cocktail Ina Garten Always Orders To See If A Bar Is Worth The Hype
Ina Garten, queen of the Hamptons and our hearts, has the best suggestion for how to determine if a bar is worth its salt or not, and it involves a classic.
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Does The Quality Of Your Whiskey Matter For Irish Coffee? We Asked An Expert
When you want to indulge in the perfect Irish coffee, you absolutely need the best quality whiskey to ensure a smooth, delicious finish to your drink.
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Is The Home Of The Long Island Iced Tea In Tennessee Or New York?
Long Island iced teas are as notorious as they are guaranteed to result in a nice buzz, but the origins of said cocktail are actually in dispute.
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Swap Cream For Cold Foam For Lighter Cocktails
If you want to try a deliciously creamy yet subtly light take on your favorite cocktails, it's time to break out some cold foam and get experimenting.
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Why It's So Difficult To Carbonate Canned Cocktails
Canned cocktails have made leaps and strides in recent years, but there is still a real challenge in making them carbonated and shelf-stable.
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The Cinematic Origins Of The Nick & Nora Cocktail Glass
While the Nick & Nora glass might be ubiquitous today, it went out of fashion for about 50 years -- only to be revived by one bar in the 1980s.
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