Level up - Spirits
Spruce up Your Christmas Ice Cubes This Season
When you are on the quest for the best holiday mixed drinks, excitement and creativity are guaranteed. The holiday season offers the perfect excuse to experiment with festive flavors, transform your h...
Does Alcohol Expire? A Guide to the Shelf Life of Liquor
We've all been there. You're cleaning out a cabinet and discover that dusty bottle of fancy liquor your aunt brought back from her European vacation three years ago. Or maybe you're eyeing that half-e...
Top 10 Drinks to Order at a Bar for Every Occasion
As seasoned travelers and master mixologists, we know that the bar is more than just a place to get a drink; it’s an experience waiting to unfold. From the dimly lit speak-easies of New York City to b...
The History of Vodka
For a long time, this clear spirit was considered to be the most popular in the UK. It has recently been usurped by gin, but it still holds a special place in our hearts. Here is a story about how vod...
The History of Whiskey
At Christmas time, the Irish coffees flow freely in my household. My husband is very generous with his serve of alcohol, to the point where the steaming hot beverage is almost lukewarm! The last time...
The top ten things you need in your cocktail cabinet
One of the best things about alcohol is that it has a very long use-by date. Spirits, in particular, can last months in your cocktail cabinet, so it makes sense to keep everything in stock so that you...
Cooking With Spirits
Most of us are familiar with cooking with wine, whether we are making a delicious red wine sauce to complement our beef, or a white wine sauce to go with chicken, the acidic taste is distinctive and m...
Vodka, Myths and Stories
Vodka is a distilled drink that is made of ethanol and water. It’s concocted by distilling grains or potatoes. By volume, vodka has an alcohol content of 38 percent. Vodka is a traditional drink in th...
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