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A Spirited Cheese Pairing

Posted by The Spir.it, Special Contributor

Spirits make for unusual cheese pairings.

As a writer about all things boozy but mostly spirit-forward, I am constantly looking for ways to prove that spirits are just as fun to experiment and play around with as wine or beer. One of the... read more

Marc Forgione's Newest Cocktail: The Scorpion Bowl

Posted by Marcy Franklin, Editor

Yes, that's right — your favorite Iron Chef and Michelin-starred restaurant owner is getting tipsy off scorpion bowls. On Marc Forgione's newest cocktail list for the summer is the... read more

In Defense of High-Proof Spirits

Posted by Liquor.com, Special Contributor

I have a relationship with high-proof spirits that I admit most resembles a fetish. I love a solid foundation on which I can build my cocktails safely and creatively, and potent liquor provides just... read more

Liquor Prices Go Way Up in Washington State

Posted by Marcy Franklin, Editor

It's a great day for liquor salesman in Washington State, but a bad one for the consumers who buy it. This weekend, new rules for liquor sales took effect; residents voted in November to approve... read more

Coffee and Cocktails

Posted by Liquor.com, Special Contributor

I’ve often wondered why there’s not more overlap between the world of coffee and the world of cocktails. The two beverages — bookends for many of us on a typical day — were... read more

The Birthplace of Apple Martinis to Give Out Free Drinks

Posted by Marcy Franklin, Editor

The apple martini was first made at Lola's.

We'll toast to Los Angeles bar and restaurant Lola's for creating the most famous green martini ever — and you can, too. Lola's is hosting a "sweet 16" for its apple... read more

Juggling Bartender Shows Off Mad Skills

Posted by Jessica Chou, Editor

Sure, bartenders who play with fire or liquid nitrogen are immediately awesome, but this guy just uses his hands. Combining extreme drink mixing with mad juggling skills, Alexander Shtifanov pulls... read more

Memorial Day Cocktails From Sunrise to Sunset

Posted by The Daily Sip, Special Contributor

Memorial Day cocktail to kick off your three-day weekend.

Last year, we suggested you serve our infamous white sangria recipe as part of your Memorial Day festivities. This year, we’re pulling out all the stops. Below you’ll find three of our... read more