You’ve Never Had Grilled Sweet Potato Like This Before
Who wouldn’t want grilled sweet potatoes with Sriracha caramel?
Jack Daniel’s and the NBA Team Up Again for Epic All-Star Weekend
For the second year in a row, Jack Daniel's is partnering with the NBA to celebrate the NBA All-Star Game held this weekend, February 16-18, in Los Angeles. Stop by the Lynchburg General Store pop-up for whiskey tastings and your chance to win a pair of Air Force 1 sneakers.
Why You Should Go Solo on a Group Travel Trip with Modern Adventure
Modern Adventure is a concierge travel service that works with tastemakers to prepare customized trips and experiences that you’d be hard-pressed to be able to accomplish on your own — but the beauty of going on one of these group travel trips is going alone.
Throw the Meatiest Party with These Luau Food Ideas by Chef Lee Anne Wong
Jupiterimages/Getty Images Is there a more perfect representation of a summer party than a luau? Great food and drink, entertainment, good company. If you ask us, there is nothing better ( although a close second goes to chugging and lighting fireworks on the Fourth of July, though). Recommended Videos The luau, to take a step […]
Lamb 101: Q&A with Former ‘Top Chef’ Champion Hosea Rosenberg
We talked to chef Hosea Rosenberg — owner of Blackbelly in Boulder, Colorado, and the winner of season five of 'Top Chef' — about all things lamb: where the best lamb comes from, how long to cook, and what to serve with it.
Your Kegs and Eggs Will Never Be the Same with This Recipe
In honor of tailgating season returning, Joe Vigorito, executive chef of L’Artusi in New York City, has recreated the kegs and eggs of his college years and shared the recipe with us. Uovo in Purgatorio (“eggs in purgatory”) is full of fresh Italian flavors and incredibly easy to make
Lucky Lips is the Newest Extra Añejo Tequila from Suerte
Lucky Lips is the newest, limited-edition extra añejo tequila release from Suerte. We can only assume that the name comes from the fact that, if you are able to try the spirit, your lips are indeed going to be quite lucky.
Blood and Sand and Cocktails: An Interview with Paul Clarke
The Manual interviews Imbibe Magazine's Executive Editor Paul Clarke about his new cocktails book, The Cocktail Chronicles.
Buzzed on Books: The 6 Best Boozy Beach Reads
When you can't drink at the beach, the next best thing to do is read about drinking. Check out these boozy beach books that'll make any beach day better.
Celebrate the French Revolution with these 4 Bastille Day Drinks
We put together a few French & France-inspired cocktails to get you in the mood. Get ready to shout a hearty Vive la France with these Bastille Day Drinks!
Cannabis Cocktails 101 with Warren Bobrow
We sat down with the authority on cannabis cocktails, Warren Bobrow, to learn how to make Dank and Stormies and more!
Four Roses Honors Al Young With Limited Edition 50th Anniversary Small Batch Bourbon
Four Roses has created a Limited Edition 50th Anniversary Small Batch Bourbon to celebrate Brand Ambassador Al Young's fifty years of service.
A Beginner’s Guide to Canadian Whisky
There's no one better person to tech you about Canadian whisky than the guy who wrote literally the book on it: Davin de Kergommeaux.
Blow Your Easter Guests Away: Deviled Egg Recipe with Fried Chicken Skins
This scrumptious deviled egg recipe with a not-so-surprise ingredient — fried chicken skins — comes courtesy of New Orleans' Turkey and the Wolf.
How Does a World-Famous Champagne House Celebrate 200 Years? Two Words: World Tour.
In 2018, Billecart-Salmon Champagne is hitting 200 years of production. wouldn't you go on a world tour? To celebrate, the French brand is setting off on a gastronomic world tour in partnership with three-star Michelin chef Alain Passard of l’Arpège in Paris.
Egg-cellent Breakfast in Bed Recipes
Egg Shop's chef Nick Korbee dishes on how you can impress your significant other with these delicious breakfast in bed recipes. Or, you know, make them for yourself and then get back into bed to enjoy.
Def Leppard’s Got Their Own Beer Now
No foolin’ — you’re going to need more than a photograph of this new brew from Elysian Brewing Company. The Seattle-based brewery is ready to launch Def Leppard Pale, a beer as rockin' as its namesake.
You’ll Want to Take This Potato Gratin Recipe to Every Potluck
Learning a proper potato gratin recipe will allow you to unlock super friend status at the next potluck, we promise. Starch? Check. Cheese? Check. What more could you ask for?
‘Mixology & Mayhem’ Is Part Cocktail Book, Part Comic Book
The team behind one of the best bars in the world is back with their new cocktail book-cum-graphic novel, 'Mixology & Mayhem.'
How to Make Your Own Bitters: A Quick and Easy Guide
Bitters make cocktails better. They enhance existing flavors and add their own. Learn how to make bitters on your own and get your cocktail game on point.
A Year in the Life of Death: An Interview with Dave Kaplan of Death & Co.
The Manual sits down with Dave Kaplan, author of the Death & Co cocktail book to chat about the book, cocktails, and more
7 Gadgets To Liquor-fy Your Tailgate
Up your tailgate game and bring your favorite booze along with these great gadgets.
The Essential Boozy Bookshelf
Need to up your cocktail book game? Check out these best cocktail books to have the best boozy bookshelf on the block.
The Bar Cart Bible: The Cocktail Book for the New Home Bartender
Check out our review of the Bar Cart Bible, the perfect book for the new home bartender. It'll get you up to speed on all your cocktails.
The Most Interesting Man in the World Loves This Tequila and You Should Too
It isn't a lie to call Jonathan Goldsmith the most interesting man in the world, so when he says he loves Astral Tequila, you should listen.
Should You Pick Up the New Cask Strength Bourbon from Angel’s Envy?
The newest release from Angel’s Envy distillery is a cask strength bourbon finished in port barrels — but is it worth hunting down?
This Bacon Potato Biscuit with Bacon Gravy and More Bacon is Divine
Celebrate National Bacon Day every day with an eggs Benedict dish called the Bacon Blanket Biscuit Benny. This delightful recipe comes courtesy of Snooze, an A.M. Eatery.
Action Bronson on Tequila, Bodegas, and How to Maintain an Epic Beard
Action Bronson, the rapper-turned-celebrity-chef, dishes on his favorite way to drink tequila, why bodegas are awesome, how he takes care of his beard (when he has one), and more.
How to Eat Your Way Across Texas Barbecue Country
Known primarily for its brisket, Texas (especially Central Texas) is a haven for anyone looking for crunchy bark, fat that melts in your mouth, and, of course, delicious pork meat. With barbecue on our mind, we headed to the barbecue capital of the world, Lockhart, to eat as much as we possibly could.
5 Seductively Delicious Aphrodisiac Recipes You Can Cook at Home
No need to go out for dinner on Valentine's Day this year. Cancel those reservations and stay in with these seductively delicious aphrodisiac recipes. Caviar, chile, scallops, and chocolate — all you need now is the Barry White tunes.
A Professional Chef’s Baking Tips and Tricks for First-Timers
Perhaps more than any other time of the year, during the holiday season, baked goods and delicious sweets reign supreme. To figure out what we need to know (and what we need to have on hand) for holiday baking, we spoke to Tiffany MacIsaac, chef and owner of ButterCream BakeShop in Washington, D.C.
Rolling with the Punches: A Review of The Domino Diaries by Brin-Jonathan Butler
In his memoir The Domino Diaries, Brin-Jonathan Butler recalls his decade in Cuba learning about Cuba, boxing, and the tightrope that Cuban athletes walk.
How to Prevent a Hangover From Happening
We talked with registered dietitian and food blogger Tali Sedgwick to find out how to prevent a hangover and the science behind it all.
Tiki Cocktails to Make You Forget It’s Getting Cold AF
It's cold outside, but you can use these tiki cocktails to warm right up. Since summer has gone away, we're just going to bring it back in a glass.
Dewar’s Scratched Cask: Bridging the Gap Between Bourbon and Scotch
Scotch giant Dewar's makes moves to bridge the gap between bourbon & scotch with their new Scratched Cask: Aged Blended Scotch Whisky
Internationally Refreshing: Summer Cocktails from Around the World
Traveling this summer? Check out these summer cocktails from around the world while you're out. You'll be feeling more worldly after one drink.
New Elijah Craig Small Batch Bottles: What Better Excuse is There to Buy More Bourbon?
Elijah Craig Small Batch has been re-released with in a beautiful new bottle. Here's why you need to go out and pick one up right now.
We Drank an Entire Can of Four Loko Hard Seltzer So You Don’t Have To
Hard seltzer is literally everywhere and that means brands that don't normally produce it now suddenly are. This is the story of one brand who has gotten in on the game, for better or worse.
The Manual Guide To Italian Amari
Amari, are incredibly important, not only to Italian history and culture, but to cocktail culture. Learn all about amari, Italy's famous bitter liqueurs.
Celebrate Negroni Week with these 5 Riffs on the Classic
It's Negroni Week! Celebrate with these takes on the classic cocktail.
Try Shotsgiving, an Entire Thanksgiving Meal in Shots
Thanksgiving supper — now with more shots! Welcome to Shotsgiving, an event where you and your family can drink your dinner. Here's an entire Thanksgiving meal, from turkey to dessert, in shot form.
What’ll It Be, Cowboy? The Perfect Booze for Your ‘Red Dead Redemption 2’ Binge
The newest release from Rockstar Games, 'Red Dead Redemption 2' has over 60 hours of gameplay. Over the course of the story, the protagonist, Arthur Morgan, downs a lot of alcohol. Here's what you should be drinking while you play.
Get Ready, Because Buffalo Trace is Releasing the Antique Collection 2018
It’s that time of the year, whiskey lovers. The Buffalo Trace Antique collection is back! Once again, five limited-edition whiskeys of different proofs and ages (three bourbons and two ryes) will be available to those who are lucky enough to find them.
Take That Dominos: Breville’s New Smart Pizza Oven Cooks Pizza in Two Minutes
If pizza is life to you, then kitchen appliance innovator Breville has got a hell of a gadget to add to your kitchen: the new Smart Oven Pizzaiolo, which can heat up to 750 degrees Fahrenheit and cook a pizza – on your countertop – in two freaking minutes.
The Best Cocktails We Tried at Tales of the Cocktail Cocktails
Tales of the Cocktail is the premier spirits event in the country. Check out some of our favorite drinks from one of the booziest events of 2017.
The Best American Bourbon of 2018
The Manual Spirit Awards 2018 recognize the best damn booze in America. We've awarded the top American liquors across nine categories, including bourbon. Here is the best bourbon made in the U.S.
Whiskey, Neat! : Tullamore D.E.W The Original vs. Tullamore 12 Year Old Special Reserve
Don't know jack about whiskey? Check out this tasting of two Tullamore whiskies to learn a thing or two and impress your friends.
Beyond Four Loko: Why One of the Founders Now Makes Health Drinks
Eventually, everyone has to move on from Four Loko — even the co-founder. We chatted with Chris Hunter about the journey that took him from caffeinated alcohol to low-calorie, vegan health drinks called Koia.
How to Cure a Hangover: A Guide to Nature’s Worst Joke
Had too much drink last night and now you feel half-dead? Help cure that hangover with our tips and tricks and some common methods that do not help a hangover.