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It doesn’t matter if you’re looking for the best 40-ouncer of beer or the best $40,000 whiskey, because we cover it all. From profiles of industry-leading chefs and bartenders to recipes for homemade cocktails or brisket, The Manual serves up content that will make you hungry, thirsty, and ready to put your apron on.
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Coors and Wrangler collaborate in the most western way
Two of the biggest brands in the west have teamed up. The results are rugged and stylish.
Skip the fat, keep the flavor: The leanest steaks worth eating
Which steak has the least fat? Discover the best low-fat cuts and how to cook them right for juicy, satisfying results every time.
The angel’s share explained: The whiskey term every fan should know
In the most basic terms, the “angel’s share” is the amount of alcohol that evaporates from the barrel during the maturation process.
This espresso machine made my daily coffee run feel kind of pointless
Enter the De’Longhi Eletta Explore: a fully automatic espresso machine that’s quietly making my daily café visits feel, well, kind of unnecessary.
Why reposado tequila is the right choice for beginners
Since it's matured for at least a few months, it gains more of a nuanced, well-rounded flavor profile than its young (or completely unaged) blanco counterpart.
Why I always reach for an aperitif when the golden hour hits
Often enjoyed with light appetizers or bar snacks, there might not be a better happy hour drink.
Are you making your protein coffee shake wrong? A dietitian explains
Schneider shares her best ingredient recommendations and nutrition tips to help you make a better protein coffee shake.
Still enjoying summer? These gin cocktails are the perfect way to savor it
The piney juniper and various botanicals pair well with seasonal flavors in a variety of classic and contemporary cocktails.
Dip your fries? Here’s how to make the French Fry Frosti from Baileys
How to make the French Fry Frosti, a creamy frozen cocktail from Bailey's.
Confused by wine labels? How to decode dry, sweet, and everything in between
Understanding where a wine falls on the sweetness spectrum is the secret to finding bottles you’ll actually want to drink.
The best steak for breakfast (because your eggs deserve a worthy sidekick)
Discover the best steaks for breakfast—from sirloin to skirt—and how to cook each one to pair perfectly with your morning eggs.
How to make the viral Honey Deuce cocktail in time for the U.S. Open
The U.S. Open approaches. Here's what the tournament's biggest fans will be sipping on.
This underrated coffee drink is the cozy blend you’ve probably overlooked
Let's break down everything about the often overlooked caffe misto, from what it is to where it began.
Penelope Bourbon is launching a unique ready-to-pour Old Fashioned
In the past week, it announced the launch of its second premade cocktail: the new Walnut Old Fashioned.
Tequila Zarpado is releasing a spicy, Carolina reaper tequila
The first Carolina Reaper-infused tequila to hit the market, it’s flavored with a blend of Carolina Reaper and Habanero peppers.
How to make a Mai Tai like they do at Three Dots and a Dash
Three Dots and a Dash is one of the best bars in America. Here's how they serve up a Mai Tai.
Fellow Drops: A better way to discover great coffee, one weekly text at a time
Fellow Drops is doing things differently from your average coffee subscription-- here's how.
How to mix up Hennessy and pineapple for a tropical summer cocktail
Hennessy goes great with tropical juice. Just ask this refreshing cocktail recipe.
Meet Demi: Terra Kaffe’s most compact, affordable automatic espresso machine yet
Whether you're in the mood for drip coffee or espresso, this all-in-one coffee device uses whole bean coffee for a fresh, consistent brew.
The House of Suntory just unveiled its oldest Mizunara-aged Yamazaki whisky ever
Yamazaki 25 Years Old Mizunara is currently available in select markets throughout the world.
Jim Beam just dropped a new bourbon that’s perfect for the last days of summer
This soon-to-be-favorite whiskey is made up of 65% of the brand’s iconic 4-year-old Jim Beam White and 35% brown rice bourbon.
Kona coffee’s bold rise: What today’s drinkers are really craving
Here's how she anticipates recent coffee trends shaping the future of Kona Coffee -- and what this means for both coffee drinkers and growers.
Grilling this summer? Try the rich flavor of New Zealand grass-fed Wagyu
If you're looking to grill outdoors, grass-fed Wagyu steaks should be on your shopping list. We interviewed co-founder and CEO Jason Ross of First Lights Farms, a New Zealand-based Wagyu brand, to learn more.
Clear cocktails, bold flavors — this NYC cocktail bar is anything but basic
For many mixologists, the clarified cocktail is an elegant beverage for experimentation. One place that's putting clarified cocktails on the forefront is Musaek, a seafood-forward cocktail bar in New York City. We experienced the beverage program firsthand and spoke with John Roel Carpo, General Manager at Musaek to learn more.
Buckets of iced coffee are taking over TikTok— here’s what to know before you sip
Are you addicted to iced coffee? I know I am. Yet, even as a huge iced coffee fan, this new TikTok trend took me by surprise. The latest TikTok trend involves literal buckets of iced coffee, served in clear plastic tubs by local coffee shops. Just a quick search on TikTok and you’ll find dozens […]
Wine for whiskey lovers: Bold bottles with serious backbone
This is how to think about wine through a whiskey lens whether you're a bourbon devotee, a Scotch purist, or a rye renegade.
Cognac myths you need to stop believing, according to an expert
I tasked Steven Hirschauer, USBG bartender at Responsible Glutton in San Diego, with debunking some of the biggest cognac myths.
How two Harvard grads turned burnout into a top mushroom coffee brand
To learn more about the fascinating background behind this top mushroom coffee brand, I chatted with Werner and Hossain, who shared the story behind RYZE and what sets it apart.
Your grill isn’t hot enough (and it’s ruining your steak)
With the right fuel, a few smart upgrades, and a little know-how, you can crank up the heat and bring the steakhouse magic home.
Tracking stress one sip at a time: DoorDash launches iced coffee index
Now that National Coffee Month is here, Door Dash has dropped its latest way to measure consumer stress, tracking through one of the most consistent discretionary purchases: iced coffee. The Iced Coffee Index (ICI) uncovers how coffee drinkers are seeking treats during periods of emotional stress and uncertainty. The ICI is scored out of 100, […]
The flavor of August might just be this frozen cocktail
If late summer was a mixed drink, it might be this frozen recipe.
Three cocktails that sum up the purple drink trend
Purple is in, especially behind the bar and in the glass.
Banana coffee trend: Is banana the next big thing in your coffee cup?
To get the scoop on the sudden banana coffee trend, I chatted in-depth with Anson to dive into the background of this unique coffee pairing.
Why this moody, modern Chinese restaurant should be your next Vegas reservation
From the stunning interior of the restaurant to the menu items by Executive Chef Richard Chen, here's what impressed me about my dining experience at Chyna Club.
National Mai Tai Day is coming up, here’s an apt recipe
The rum holidays are coming. Here's a recipe to celebrate them all with.
How they make the ideal late-summer cocktail at Charlotte’s highest rooftop bar
Summer might be winding down but we're still thirsty. Here's a great cocktail recipe from a top bar.
A grown-up cocktail pulled straight from the lemonade stand
Lemonade and whiskey do quite well together. This recipe from Bushmills is proof.
BMW turns motorcycle parts into a bold espresso machine
A bold new espresso machine, the Big Coffee Boxer, has just dropped, using real parts from BMW's largest-ever boxer engine.
Finally, a way to make your coffee low-acid without giving up taste
Loyd says Coffee Tamer has the potential to help millions of coffee lovers manage acid-related discomfort. Here's what she shared about this innovative coffee product
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