Summer barbecue season is here, and with it comes summer cocktail season. Imagine: frosty glasses (or sweaty Solo cups) of margaritas, sangrias, mojitos, and daiquiris. But who has time to tend bar when they're hosting a barbecue?. Pitcher drinks to the rescue! These 15 simple, make-ahead recipes make it easy...

15 Boozy Pitcher Drinks Perfect for Backyard BBQs

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The Gin Gimlet cocktail is one of the easiest classic cocktails to craft at home. It's also one of the classiest. “Spring is nature’s way of saying, ‘Let’s Party!"Robin Williams.

Gimlet: Classy Gin Cocktail

FanSided

While some people jump on planes to exotic locales, others have a different destination in mind. When the couch and the backyard offer that vacation vibe, these Tito's summer staycation cocktails have everyone toasting to the good life. Summer and vacation go hand in hand. But, as travel costs rise,...

Tito’s shakes up the most refreshing summer staycation cocktails

The Treacle No.1 is an Old Fashioned riff with a base of dark rum, combined with simple syrup, aromatic bitters, and an apple cider float. This simple cocktail came together in 1990s London, care of the late Dick Bradsell, the influential bartender behind modern classic creations like the Espresso Martini and the Bramble. Essentially a rum Old Fashioned with an apple cider float, the Treacle No.1 (sometimes just referred to as the Treacle) is one of Bradsell’s lesser-known but equally delicious creations.

This rum Old Fashioned, from the legendary bartender behind the Espresso Martini, tastes like a sticky toffee pudding.

Follow this easy Greyhound cocktail recipe and craft the 2-ingredient cocktail at home in just a few minutes. It's simultaneously refreshing and tart - a winning combination. The word greyhound evokes different reactions from different people.

Greyhound: Easy 2-Ingredient Summer Cocktail

Jennifer Lopez was attacked by the style police as recent photos of her in The Hamptons made headlines this week. On July 8, the singer and actress was photographed in upstate NY while stunning in a flowing floral maxi dress, choosing a summery look with a cinched waist that more than highlighted her figure.

Jennifer Lopez Pitied In Floral Sundress She’s ‘Too Old’ To Wear

Soul Screwed Series

Introducing Tito's Blueberry Pineapple Punch!Attention all connoisseurs of dynamic flavor combinations! Immerse yourself in the exhilarating tastes of our Tito's Blueberry Pineapple Punch. This delightful fusion is expertly curated to deliver a rejuvenating experience or elevate any festive occasion, ensuring a cascade of tropical delight with every indulgence!

Tito's Blueberry Pineapple Punch: A Tropical Delight!

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The Spirits Business recently released its annual "The Brand Champions" report, which provides various pieces of insightful data on the spirits industry.

One list included in the report was the best selling vodka brands of 2023, ranked by 9-liter case sales. Let's break down the top 10. For each entry on the list, we'll give you the brand name, the company that owns the brand and how many 9-liter cases it sold in 2023.
10 Highest
10. Nemiroff (Nemiroff): 3.4 million

9. Pyat Ozer (Alcohol Siberia Group): 4.2 million

8. Soplica (Maspex Group): 4.2 million

7. Grey Goose (Bacardi): 4.2 million

6. Żołądkowa (Including Gorzka) (Stock Spirits Group): 4.4 million

5. Arkhangelskaya (Novabev): 4.4 million

4. Magic Moments (Radico Khaitan): 6.2 million

3. Żubrówka (Maspex Group): 9.5 million

2. Absolut (Pernod Ricard): 11.9 million

1. Smirnoff (Diageo): 26 million

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Top 10 Best Selling Vodka Brands of 2023

Vodka once dominated spirits sales in the United States by a wide margin. However, the clear spirit has seen sales slip as trending spirits like tequila and American whiskey continue to win over American palates. Despite the struggles plaguing the category, several brands have retained global success. According to recent...

The 20 Most Popular Vodka Brands in the World for 2024

Taste Of Home

Whenever I have friends or family over, I make sure my bar is stocked with all the makings for simple cocktails. I might like to think I have time to separate egg whites for whiskey sours or that I’d remember to prep enough espresso shots for espresso martinis, but it never happens. Guests arrive, and I make the simplest drinks I know off the top of my head. The lemon drop martini is a go-to for me.

Lemon Drop Martini

Special delivery: Sign up for the free Marlin email newsletter. Subscribe to Marlin magazine and get a year of highly collectible, keepsake editions – plus access to the digital edition and archives. Ingredients. 4 oz. Gosling’s Gold Seal rum. 4 oz. Gosling’s Black Seal rum. 8 oz....

Bermuda Rum Swizzle: The Island’s Signature Cocktail

If you've only begun exploring the wide-ranging world of mezcal, maybe it's time you dive even deeper into the scene by drinking this traditional Mexican spirit made from the agave plant the way it was meant to be enjoyed. No, you're not going to be tossing this back in a shot glass. Mezcal is meant to be sipped and in Mexico, there are a few traditional drinking vessels specifically made for imbibing the liquor. You have a choice here: jicaras, copitas, or veladoras.

Yes, There's A Right Way To Drink Mezcal

Blanco, TX

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There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

Sometimes we pull out the blender and craft complicated cocktails but usually our mixology mission involves five ingredients or fewer – and we’re not alone with this preference. Some of the world’s most popular cocktails, like the Old Fashioned and Negroni, involve just a few ingredients and are...

12 Two-Ingredient Cocktails You Will Love

The Pink Lady cocktail proves that you shouldn't judge a drink by its color. Despite its 'girly' hue, this pink drink is a sophisticated sipper that's more dry than sweet. Try our easy recipe and make the classic cocktail at home in just five minutes.

Pink Lady Cocktail: Sophisticated and Pleasantly Potent

The Independent

“Cocktails have evolved from being a fashion phenomenon to simply another form of alcoholic drink, which can be enjoyed as much in specialised bars as in restaurants and cafes,” suggests an excerpt from Cult Cocktails: 100 Recipes and Tricks for the Home Bartender.“But even more remarkable are the inroads that cocktails have made into the domestic sphere,” writes the author Liquid Liquid.“Now beginners and connoisseurs alike wouldn’t hesitate to offer guests a cocktail as a pre-dinner drink – it’s a playful ritual that often inspires novices to recreate a favourite restaurant or bar cocktail in their own home.”This is where...

Cult cocktails: 3 recipes for the home bartender to rustle up

Could there be anything better than a cocktail that tastes like candy? Obviously, this is a rhetorical question for true lovers of both candy and cocktails. The better question is which cocktail tastes like candy without tasting too sweet or, even worse, cloying. The answer to this non-rhetorical question is...

Lemon Drop Martini: Liquid Candy Cocktail

Boomer Magazine

If you ever find yourself in the markets of Mexico or a Mexican-American neighborhood during the summer, you’ll be sure to see fruit vendors dishing up iconic cups of sweet fruit covered in lime juice and chiles, which is a classic way to prepare fruit in Mexico. The Mexican mangonada is a sorbet-like frozen treat that combines sweet ripe mango, salty Tajín, and a sour sauce known as chamoy. It is emblematic of that culinary experience. This refreshing frozen treat is a tasty representation of how many Mexicans enjoy their fruit during the summer.

The Mexican ‘Mangonada’

The Foodie Fix

The Moscow Mule is a refreshing and flavorful cocktail, perfect for any occasion. Traditionally served in a chilled copper mug, it combines vodka, ginger beer, and lime juice for a delightful balance of sweet, tart, and spicy flavors.

Delightful Moscow Mule: A Perfectly Balanced Cocktail

Real Simple

These summertime sips will keep you cool no matter how hot the temperature rises.

10 Refreshing Frozen Drinks to Sip on This Summer

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Simple 2-Ingredient Tequila Drinks You Have To Try This Summer

Thick and syrup-y margarita mixes are the last thing we want in our glasses this summer, but many people who are unfamiliar with crafting tequila beverages...

Simple 2-Ingredient Tequila Drinks You Have To Try This Summer

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