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,...
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