Oct 21, 2020 | city guides, cocktails, Nashville, Tennessee
I first visited Nashville, Tennessee for work about fifteen years ago. Since then, I have come back whenever I’ve had the chance. It’s like the Austin of Tennessee, with better music. After visiting this July, and realizing that the nine-hour drive from... 
Oct 12, 2020 | cocktails, lists
Back in July, I heard friends start talking about putting up their holiday decorations and calling it a year. Regardless of what holidays you celebrate, I think we can all agree that we could use a drink. Whether it’s a toast to better days ahead, or a quiet... 
Oct 8, 2020 | bourbon, brandy, cocktails, cocktails at home, recipe
You know it’s Fall when the leaves start changing and the apple cider cocktail recipes come out. While there are many great cider drinks out there, I find that most of them are either too sweet or too simple. As a home bartender, I want something that... ![What Is Mezcal And How To Use It In Cocktails [That’s the Spirit]](https://www.cocktailsaway.com/wp-content/uploads/et_temp/2020-08-01-13.59.27-768x1024-192459_768x675.jpg)
Oct 1, 2020 | cocktails, cocktails at home, Mexico, mezcal, recipe
A lot has been written about mezcal. One of my top books from two years ago covers the spirit in depth. However, if you’re not deeply obsessed with spirit trivia, like I am, you might be wondering what mezcal is. I feel like I am still asked whether I’ve... 
Sep 18, 2020 | aquavit, city guides, cocktails, gin, ingredient adventures, minnesota, vodka, whiskey
Over the past six months, I have greatly improved my home bartending skills. While this is due mostly to the fact that I’ve been home to practice, I have also done a good deal of reading. My cocktail book collection has quadrupled with newly released books... ![How to Make Sloe Gin Cocktails [That’s the Spirit]](https://www.cocktailsaway.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/2020-09-11-18.27.43-1080x675.jpg)
Sep 12, 2020 | cocktails, cocktails at home, gin, recipe, United Kingdom
I remember the first time I saw sloe gin listed on a cocktail menu. I assumed it was just a thicker version of gin, like molasses. This was a little bit right, but mostly wrong. Sloe gin is a liqueur, while classic gin is a spirit. In the years since I first tried it,... 
Sep 6, 2020 | Chicago, city guides, cocktails, Illinois, ingredient adventures
If you visit cocktail bars in the United States, you have likely had a spirit from Chicago. However, because Chicago is known as the food and drink capital of the world, the spirits produced there may be less top of mind. People know about deep dish pizza and... 
Aug 28, 2020 | cocktails, cocktails at home, gin, mezcal, recipe
When it comes to summer drinks, I want something that’s refreshing but also surprising. As a home bartender with probably too many bottles in my collection, my tastebuds are admittedly spoiled. I find myself making up new cocktails nearly every night. However,... 
Aug 18, 2020 | bourbon, cocktails, cocktails at home, mezcal, pisco, rum, tequila
I’ve always had a bit of an aversion to foods marketed as healthy. Not only do I run from fat-free, but things labeled for specific dietary needs instantly fall off my list. A gluten-free brownie? No thanks! But, shifting my thinking from what something is missing and... 
Aug 9, 2020 | cocktails, cocktails at home
As a home bartender, I have been focused on learning as much as I can about spirits and mixers. However, some of my favorite drinks also include wine, which is a whole different ballgame. The addition of prosecco or champagne to a French 75 or an Aperol spritz makes... 
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