Mardi Gras celebrations in the United States have long been associated with the city and the people of New Orleans, Louisiana. Many of the tradition, the parties, the foods and drinks seem to have roots within the people and locations of that city. As with any special holiday or event, there are traditional Mardi Gras ...
Tired of the same old drink? Do you go out and buy the same brand of wine cooler or spirit just because you know it’s a “safe bet” for your satisfaction? There is hope. Uncork your mind and let yourself become a brilliant bartender, whether its shaken or stirred, these tips will help you create ...
American whisky covers a lot of different types and a lot of different formulas. American whisky, and Canadian as well, can be made from a variety of grains – rye corn and wheat. Due to the differences in the water used to make the whisky, the same type made in two different places can have ...
Cocktails have evolved over the past couple of centuries. In the early 1800s, the first acknowledged cocktails were defined by their four key ingredients: distilled spirits, sugar, water, and bitters. That seems to have remained the standard for decades, although the drinking public largely preferred its liquor-usually whiskey-straight up. In the years of Prohibition, however, ...