The cocktail scene in Scottsdale is excellent. In addition to the fact that there are many craft cocktail bars, most of the bars also offer a happy hour where drinks are often considerably discounted.
Making Your Own Grenadine
One of the great, fun parts about visiting craft bars is that you get to talk with bartenders who truly enjoy what they’re doing and who are, generally, very open to sharing what they know. One of the
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Consumatorium Reviews: Craft Bars in Berlin, Germany
Just down the street from Checkpoint Charlie in what used to be known as East Berlin, is a quickly growing area of new bars, restaurants and nightclubs. Contrary to its long term austerity during Sovi
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Fig-Infused Bourbon
As we’ve discussed before, infusing your booze seems intimidating and maybe even difficult. Trust me when I tell you it’s not. I know from personal experience – I’m inherently lazy, after all. To prov
Simple Syrup – The Step-by-Step Guide
A detailed guide on how to make regular and flavored simple syrup at home. Easy instructions, preparation and storage tips.
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Guest Post from a Pro: Strong International Specialty Spirits
Try some unusual, strong, international spirits in your cocktails at home. Guest post from Melissa Hardman, Chief staff writer for The Vine Daily.
Aviation Cocktail
How to make a great Aviation Cocktail at home – details, descriptions, background and variations.
The Zombie Cocktail – The Original Tiki Drink
How to make a great, simplified Zombie Cocktail at home that is true to its Tiki roots. Includes the original recipe and a little background.
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Intro to Tiki Drinks
Tiki is dead. Long live Tiki. Like many great cocktail genres, Tiki virtually died in the 70’s during the great vodka onslaught. It was the era when we gave up the taste of alcohol in favor of the tas
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You’re as Cold as Ice . . .
A great video on how to use ice to chill the cocktails you make at home and the importance of melting ice as part of good cocktail recipes.