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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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The Pit Boss 850 Competition Series Pellet Grill being used in a yard.

Pit Boss Prime Big Deal Days deals: Up to $75 off gas and pellet grills

Pit Boss grills, griddles, and accessories are available with huge discounts for Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days. You need to hurry though, as stocks are limited.
White cocktail

How to make the White Negroni, a French riff on the classic

The Kraken/Tipsy Scoop

The Kraken Rum, Tipsy Scoop now now have a spiced rum ice cream (for a limited time)

Melinda Archuleta of Bar Carlo

Cantaritos: Harvest and history in a glass

Diageo

Diageo releases 8 ‘Spirit Xchange 2.0’ special release whiskies — what to know

Espolòn

Espolòn Tequila is releasing a seasonal tequila made with marigold extract

Redwood Empire

Redwood Empire Whiskey is releasing two new unique expressions

Person pouring coffee drink into a white ceramic mug

Here’s how to make your own fancy coffee drinks at home

Last Word cocktail

How to make The Last Word cocktail, a gin classic from another era

Amaro

Amaro: Everything you ever wanted to know

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Fight off the winter blues with the tropical Happy Pill cocktail

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Spice up your mulled wine by adding mezcal with this Mulled Cupreata recipe

aperitivo culture comes to us

Embrace Italian culture with the pre-dinner aperitivo hour

Italians love to indulge in a bitter drink and a small snack before dinner in the form of aperitivo hour. What's not to love?
Starbucks cup

The 5 best hot coffees at Starbucks, ranked: Here’s what to order

Not sure what to order on your next coffee run? Discover these 5 best hot coffees at Starbucks.
Fresh home made Tom Collins cocktails with lemon

How to make the finest Tom Collins cocktail, according to experts

The Tom Collins is a classic cocktail made of gin, soda water, simple syrup, and citrus. Here's how to make the very best version of it.
wooden muddler sitting on a table surrounded by garnishes and cocktails.

How to muddle ingredients for a cocktail (even if you don’t have a muddler)

If you love to make cocktails using ingredients like mint or basil, one instruction you'll often see in recipes is to muddle your drink. Here's how to do that.
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Try a Sei Less, Drink More cocktail in honor of National Vodka Day

This week is host to National Vodka Day, and to celebrate the event trendy New York restaurant Sei Less has its own signature cocktail making use of vodka.
whipped coffee

What is dalgona coffee? We break down everything you need to know about whipped coffee

What is dalgona coffee? What makes up this interesting whipped coffee? Learn about this
Russell's Reserve

Russell’s Reserve just launched its highest proof whiskey yet

It’s called Russell’s Reserve Single Rickhouse 2024 – Camp Nelson B and it’s sure to be a sought-after addition to its family of whiskeys.
A mouthwatering tomato salad with olive oil.

The ultimate guide to the Mediterranean diet

The Mediterranean diet is one of the best diets for men. It focuses on whole, natural foods and eliminates processed foods, sugars, and red meat.
Pouring cold brew coffee

The 3 best canned cold brew products you can enjoy any time, any place

If you're craving a cold brew coffee while you're on the, and can't make it your self and don't want to wait in line, here are the best canned options.
Tom Collins cocktails

The gin cocktail recipes you can’t live without

Up your home bartending game by trying these essential gin cocktail recipes.
Wild Turkey Bourbon Russell family included Jimmy, Eddie and Bruce

Wild Turkey’s Bruce Russell: Growing up at the legendary distillery and next-gen brewing

Dan Gaul sits down with Bruce Russell from Wild Turkey Bourbon to talk about what it was like growing up at the legendary distillery and next-gen brewing.
Blade and Bow

Blade and Bow is re-releasing a popular 22-year-old bourbon whiskey

The award-winning whiskey itself was matured for a full twenty-two years in charred American oak barrels using the Solera aging method.
Lambrusco wine being poured into a glass

Lambrusco: It’s time to get to know this unique wine

While it's true that Labrusco hasn't always been a wine to be taken seriously, it's time to put that idea to rest.
Coffee bean grinder machine

10 best coffee grinders to get the perfect cup of joe

Your grinder is the most important part of your coffee brewing setup. These are the best coffee grinders you need for brewing the best cup.
Hotel Tango

Swiss Miss, Hotel Tango Distillery made a hot chocolate whiskey, your new favorite drink

It’s called Swiss Miss 'Shmallow and there just might not be a better whiskey to drink as you head into the holiday season.
Man using a French press

Home bar hack: How to make French press cocktails

French press cocktails have been percolating for quite some time, as seasoned mixologists have developed airtight methods for creating hot and cold drinks.
The Pit Boss Ultimate Outdoor Gas 2-Burner Griddle on a white background.

Prime Day is next week, but this Pit Boss grill has a sweet deal today

The Pit Boss Ultimate 2-Burner Lift-Off Griddle, an extremely portable propane-powered-grill, is available from Best Buy for $454 following a $45 discount.
People drinking wine together

Try some of the best non-alcoholic wines on the market this Sober October

These are our top favorite choices for nonalcoholic wine.
Starbucks Milano Duetto

Try Starbucks’ newest coffee blend, Starbucks Milano Duetto

Try Starbucks newest coffee blends, Starbucks Milano Duetto, inspired by Milan's rich coffee culture.
Uncle Nearest

Uncle Nearest now has a lower proof whiskey designed for cocktails

It's called Nearest Green Tennessee Whiskey, it’s an 84-proof sippable, mixable expression.
Bartender pouring drink through strainer

The Vesper martini: How to make James Bond’s drink

While the classic martini template calls for three ounces of base spirit and half an ounce of vermouth, the Vesper martini has its own unique twist.
Deportivo Saprissa celebrates its CONCACAF League champion trophy after drawing 0-0 against Motagua at the Tegucigalpa National Stadium in 2019.

NA beer is betting big on pro sports

Regular beer is not the only drinks industry backing sports teams. NA beer is entering the fray as well, sponsoring all kinds of teams.
Hudson Whiskey

Hudson Whiskey is releasing a limited-edition Calvados cask finished rye whiskey

Hudson Whiskey recently announced the release of a limited-edition unique whiskey. It’s called Hudson New York Rye Whiskey Calvados Cask Finish.
Pouring cream in cold brew coffee

Can you heat up cold brew coffee? Here’s how to make your coffee last

Can you heat up cold brew coffee? Here's how to do it right to ensure a great tasting cup of coffee every time.
Tres Tribus

Tres Tribus releases limited-edition ancestral-style mezcal

Tres Tribus announced that it was releasing an ancestral-style mezcal to pay homage to the ofrendas to the dead on Día de los Muertos.
Stauning Whisky

Danish whisky brand Stauning releases limited-edition sherry finished rye whiskey

Its limited-edition Stauning Rye Whisky Sherry Cask Finish is the first release made specifically for American drinkers.
Westward Whiskey

Westward Whiskey releases a new limited-edition, Solera-aged expression

The second edition of Milestone begins with the brand’s 20-barrel Solera maturation system.
The Dalmore

The Dalmore releases extremely limited Cask Curation Series aged in port casks

As its name suggests, it’s the second release in a partnership with Portugal’s Symington Family Estates.
Whiskey in a glass next a person

Warm up with these bottled-in-bond whiskeys this fall

We believe that bottled-in-bond whiskey is the perfect fall spirit if you’re looking for the sweet spot between warming and balanced.
Beer with hops

Crack an award-winning cold one from fresh hop fest

Fresh hop beer season is in full swing. These are the first round of winners from the Craft Beer Awards.
Josue Gonzalez, bartender at Swan Bar

San Diego bartenders share their favorite Mexican cocktails

As part of the celebration for Hispanic Heritage Month, three bartenders from San Diego have created cocktails using lesser-known Mexican ingredients.
Italian liqueur Amaretto with almonds nuts on a vintage table. Liqueur is poured from a bottle into a glass.

What is amaretto? The basics of this classic Italian liqueur

Fruit, nutty, and sweet, amaretto has so much to give beyond desserts. Here's how to use the Italian liqueur.
Astraea Gin

Astraea Gin launches the first American single malt gin

But this gin is unique because it’s made using the same grain as your favorite single malt Scotch whisky.
Johnnie Walker

Johnnie Walker is releasing a limited-edition whisky for the new season of Squid Game

Famed Scotch whisky-makers Johnnie Walker is releasing limited-edition versions of its iconic Black Label blended Scotch whisky for the Netflix show.
Philters

Partaking in sober October? Philters has the non-alcoholic spirits for you

Philters are non-alcoholic spirits for drinkers looking for an alternative to the high-ABV mezcals, whiskeys, and other spirits they usually see on shelves.
bruvi espresso

Bruvi’s newest LAMILL Bliss Espresso pods are here in time for International Coffee Day

Reinventing single-serving coffee with sustainable pods, Bruvi's newest Lavmill Bliss Espresso pods deliver flavor and eco-friendliness combined.
Widow Jane

Widow Jane Black Opal is a must-have for your whiskey collection

Widow Jane Black Opal is a limited release made from the brand's oldest and rarest whiskeys.
Steak levels of doneness

Steak doneness: How to get steak temperature right

Which is the perfect temperature that keeps the steak warm in the center, while maintaining its tender, juicy, savory, natural beefy flavor?

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