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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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
The gin cocktail recipes you can’t live without
Up your home bartending game by trying these essential gin cocktail recipes.
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 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: 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Try some of the best non-alcoholic wines on the market this Sober October
These are our top favorite choices for nonalcoholic wine.
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 now has a lower proof whiskey designed for cocktails
It's called Nearest Green Tennessee Whiskey, it’s an 84-proof sippable, mixable expression.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
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’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 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 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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