Seeing the world, cocktail in hand
Cocktails Away is a collection of adventures in pursuit of a great drink, a quality spirit, a unique ingredient, and the places they come from. Welcome!
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Tools Every Home Bartender Needs
Even though I am frequently traveling, I do enjoy making cocktails at home. I have a nice selection of liquor, bitters, and mixers, but the tools are key. People have asked me what my favorite cocktail tools are in the past, so I am bringing them to you here. I have...
A Tour of Kansas City’s Distilleries
Although I've lived in Kansas City for nearly 18 years, I don't know that much about its history. While Kansas has always had stricter liquor laws than Missouri, I didn't know what it was like during prohibition. Kansas enacted prohibition voluntarily in 1881, nearly...
Three Great Cocktail Bars in Brussels
On a recent trip to London, $100 roundtrip airfare to Brussels was too good to pass up. It was an opportunity to add country #34 to my list, and explore a new cocktail scene. In my preliminary research, I came across many images of the tropical drinks reminiscent of...
