Cocktail Basics

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The Essential Guide to Cocktail Glasses: Every Type You Need

icy cocktail

Cocktail Ice 101: Types, Uses, and Pro Tips for Perfect Drinks

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Mixing Mastery: Crafting Cocktails With Common Ingredients

Bitters lined up on a bar

Exploring Bitters: From Ingredients to Homemade Recipes

imitation Kahlua recipe stored in a bottle

From the Bean to the Bottle: How to Make Kahlúa at Home

Bottle of simple syrup surrounded by elderflowers.

Easy Simple Syrup Recipe + Tasty Flavor Infusions

Group of bloody mary's on an outside table ready for a party

At-Home Bloody Mary Bar Ideas That Are Boozy Bliss

Fancy Ice Cubes

Dress Up Your Drinks With Fun, Fancy Ice Cube Ideas

Making home made gin and tonic

How to Use a Cocktail Shaker to Mix Drinks Like a Pro

chilling a cocktail glass

How to Chill a Glass or Warm a Mug for the Perfect Cocktail

Couple clinking wine glasses in a restaurant

Cocktails & Chemistry: The Best Drinks to Order on a First Date

bartender stirring a drink

Bar Insights: 19 Things Your Bartender Wants You to Know

mai tai cocktails

How to Make Falernum Syrup & Spice Up Your Cocktail Game

scotch & food

13 Solid Gold Scotch Food Pairings for the Perfect Bite & Sip

cocktail shrub

How to Make Vibrant & Fresh Cocktail Shrubs (+ Recipes)

bourbon & steak

Pairing Food With Bourbon: 14 Sublime Flavor Combos

cocktail and dessert

15 Out-of-This-World Cocktail & Dessert Pairings

Woman Learning How To Mix Cocktail At Lesson In Bar

How to Be a Bartender & Work Professionally

Bartender preparing cocktail

Bartending Terminology: 50 Terms to Sound Like a Pro

Young Couple Watching TV In Living Room

Cocktail & Mixology Techniques From Netflix's Drink Masters

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Calculate Enough Alcohol for a Party of Any Size

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How Much to Tip a Bartender (By Drink or Tab)

strawberry fruit puree for cocktails

How to Make Fresh Fruit Puree for Cocktails

Barback stocking wine glasses

What Is a Barback? Role, Job Expectations and Pay

dive bar interior

11 Traits Every Good Dive Bar Should Have

drinking margaritas

Simple Guide to Pairing Tequila With Food

Rum in glasses and bottle

What Snacks Go Well With Rum? 20+ Tasty Pairings

Friends toasting with cocktails at dinner table

Cocktail Food Pairing Chart to Tempt Your Tastebuds

bartending measuring tools

What Is a Standard Drink? Measurements of Alcohol Explained

assorted bar tools for making mixed drink cocktails

How to Make Mixed Drinks: Steps Made Simple

woman preparing cocktail

A Simple Guide to Making Cocktails Easily

Bartender guy working prepare cocktail skills

Basic Drinks to Know Before You Try Bartending

Man with hangover trying to wake up in the morning

How to Cure a Hangover: Real Remedies for the Real Bad Mornings

cocktail garnish rosemary peppercorn lemon wheel

20 Easy and Creative Cocktail Garnish Ideas for the Right Flair

Cocktails in glasses on tray

How to Make Party Drinks: Tips & Ideas to Wow the Crowd

Unlabeled liquor bottles

Essentials Checklist for a Well-Stocked Liquor Cabinet

Miscellaneous Fruit Cocktails

Sam Talbot's Expert Tips on Cutting Cocktail Calories

Cocktail on a table

11 Drinks That Start With Q

Cocktail Variations

Gin vs. Vodka: The Ultimate Comparison Guide

Bartender shaking cocktail shaker in cocktail bar

11 Bartender Tips & Tricks to Keep Them Coming Back

Making grenadine cocktail at home

Easy Grenadine Recipe That Blows Ready-Made Away

Couple having margaritas

Daiquiri vs.Margarita: Differences Between Iconic Cocktails