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!
Recent Posts
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The Best 3 Bourbon Drinks for a Winter’s Night
When you think of Winter drinks, a hot toddy or a hot buttered rum might come to mind. While these are certainly sure to warm you, and maybe even cure your sniffles, I've never been one for hot alcohol. I prefer rich, bold flavors served chilled. Some of my favorite...
The 7 Best Cocktail Bars in Oklahoma City Not to Be Missed
Despite living only five hours away, and driving through many times, I had yet to stop and explore much of Oklahoma. I started looking into the cocktail scene in nearby cities for my monthly road trips and quickly added Oklahoma City to my list. Not only is there a...
Amaro Cocktails: What are they and why are they special?
Learning more about spirits--like sloe gin or mezcal--brings me a lot of joy. I've been exploring the fundamentals and ingredients in cocktails. The more I discover, the more I know I have so much to learn. I knew amaro was often served as an after-dinner...
Popular Posts
A Review of Shaker & Spoon
It's not uncommon for me to make buying purchases suggested by Instagram ads. Call me a sucker, but their algorithm is pretty accurate. One of the ads I've been seeing lately is for the Shaker & Spoon subscription box. Since I regularly make cocktails at home, I...
6 Best Cocktail Bars in Kansas City
If you've visited Kansas City before, you know that it's a food and beverage town. It has great breweries, some high quality distilleries, many incredible restaurants and BBQ. While I have recently written about several other cities, I have neglected to share my...