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Mar 2, 2021 | bourbon, champagne, city guides, cocktails, gin, Kansas City, lists, mezcal, rum, tequila, vodka, whiskey
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... ![The Ultimate Guide to All the Kansas City Distilleries [Updated 2021]](https://www.cocktailsaway.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/2019-10-19-10.34.55-1080x675.jpg)
Feb 23, 2021 | city guides, cocktails, Day Trips from Kansas City, gin, ingredient travel, Kansas City, lists, rum, tequila, vodka, whiskey
Although I’ve lived in Kansas City for nearly 18 years, I didn’t know that much about its history. While Kansas has always had stricter liquor laws than Missouri, they were polar opposites during prohibition. Kansas enacted prohibition voluntarily in 1881,... 
Feb 12, 2021 | cocktails, cocktails at home, recipe, rum, vodka
There’s long been a connection between tropical vacations and cocktails sporting beach umbrellas. Certain flavors can transport you mentally into a beach chair with a single sip. People keep vacation vibes going with things at home like straw hats, shells, and... 
Jan 4, 2021 | cocktails, cocktails at home, gin, recipe, rum, tequila, vodka
I still remember the first time I saw a bartender flame an orange peel over my drink. I thought it was magic. At the time, I didn’t realize that the fire helped release the oils. As I’ve gotten more into home bartending, I have been trying out and reading... 
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... 
Jul 22, 2020 | cocktails, cocktails at home, gin, mezcal, recipe, rum, tequila
I’ve always been a sucker for watermelon. I like the artificial flavor but fresh is best. It takes a little work to juice a watermelon but it’s so worth it. Summer isn’t official in my book until I am sipping on some watermelon cocktails. The juice...
