Mixology And Techniques

If tequila is already the darling of your bar cart, still-strength tequila is the next bottle you need to complete your collection. But what exactly is it?

The type of ice you use in a cocktail is as important for flavor as it is temperature. Here's why crushed ice should be your choice for sweet, fruity drinks.

When you set out to taste a range of whiskeys, there are a few rules to follow to ensure an optimal experience. One of them is managing your tasting pace.

Not sure what to do with those overripe peaches? Don't toss them out, as they're a sweet addition to your favorite frozen cocktail. Up your mixology game here.

If your non-alcoholic cocktails aren't tasting quite as delicious as you were expecting, you might be making this common yet easily avoidable mistake.

By now, you're probably familiar with using maple syrup to sweeten cocktails. But what about its cousin? Here's how to use birch syrup to make top-shelf drinks.

Ina Garten has ways of mixing up and enhancing any dish or drink you could think of. Her go-to holiday drink is a twist on a classic cocktail.

A frozen Negroni is always a welcome respite on warm days, but how can you keep it from melting prematurely? The answer is simpler than you may think.

Whiskey comes in all kinds of varieties. So, which type makes the perfect pickleback shot? We spoke with WhistlePig's chief blender Meghan Ireland to find out.

There are a variety of glasses for different types of drinks, but you can level up your cocktails by presenting them in a simple soda can.

Bourbon can be your go-to spirit for a simple, refreshing cocktail, as this convenient recipe requires only a trio of ingredients before it's time to sip.

Trying to adapt cocktails into alcohol-free mocktails can be a little tricky if you don't know what we're doing. We asked an expert for some tips.

Ordering a cocktail when you're uncertain what you want can be a wee bit stressful. Here are a few foolproof tips to help you get the perfect drink every time.

Frozen cocktails are refreshing, fun, and very popular. While usually made in a blender, there are several ways to make frozen cocktails without this appliance.

Never give up on shaking, not stirring. Dry shake, double shake, and motorboat your way to the cocktail of your dreams using a few tips from an industry pro.

Get into the spirit with a dash of ancient history. Add these essential cocktail bitters to your bar cart, and never mix a flavorless drink again.

Nix the regular old tonic water the next time you break out the gin. Instead, try one (or a few) of these five alternative mixers to shake up your gin drinks.