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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

The Blue Lagoon drink is an easy to make, refreshing, bright blue cocktail! Made with vodka, blue curaçao and lemonade, this easy to mix drink is a great choice for warm weather. If you’re looking for a drink with an electric blue color, this recipe is for you!

Blue Lagoon Cocktail

Big drink trends come from a variety of places: TikTok, the Starbucks menu, and creative mixologists from across the country, for instance. Another source of some of the biggest beverage inspiration: celebrities. Remember the Negroni Sbagliato? That spritz-y twist on the classic Campari cocktail spiked in popularity after an actor...

How to Make the 5-Ingredient French Blonde Cocktail That Taylor Swift Adores

I had my first glass of red sangria when I studied abroad in southern Spain. A second, third and fourth glass quickly followed! This fruity wine punch reminded me of mulled wine, but it was cold, light and refreshing—kind of like a wine spritzer. Unfortunately, I quickly learned that sangria is a famous Spanish drink, but the locals avoid it at the bars. Red sangria can be so sugary that it’s impossible to tell the quality of the wine—until you wake up hungover the following day.

Red Sangria Recipe

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Don't underestimate the Last Word cocktail. Despite its short ingredient list and pale green hue, the Pre-Prohibition potable is a sophisticated sipper that deserves a seat at the table.

Last Word: A Memorable Cocktail

From aged gems to those that go great in a cocktail, these rums are must-haves for your liquor cabinet. What will we do with a drunken sailor? Frankly, I have no idea, however, I think it’s quite clear how said sailor got into that state in the first place. Rum, the drink of choice that spans the spectrum, from pirates to rockstars, aristocrats and students, all have enjoyed this liquor made from fermented and then distilled sugar cane molasses. This historic spirit is currently enjoying quite the moment, with burgeoning new brands popping out of the woodwork all the time. But what are the best rum brands in the world?

The Best Rum Brands in the World

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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

The New York Sour takes the classic Whiskey Sour to a new level by adding a red wine float. This ruby layer provides a fruity zing plus a stripe of elegance. We did a double take when we first encountered a New York Sour cocktail.

New York Sour: Sip in Style

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You might think that the Gold Rush cocktail dates back to the mid 19th century when adventurers headed west in search of golden nuggets. You might also think that it was invented in California where those fortune seekers met their destinies. As it turns out, neither is actually the case.

Gold Rush Cocktail: Bourbon Bliss

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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

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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!

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 default to these because they are unsure where else to start. Tequila is one of the most exciting spirits to experiment with, but after you discover which type you prefer, it’s all about using ingredients that highlight the spirit you’ve chosen. Whether you prefer your drinks to have notes of citrus, sweetness, or heat, my best advice for you is to use simple ingredients and don’t over complicate your recipes. So here are the best two-ingredient tequila drinks that will make you feel like a tequila aficionado in no time.

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

With summer in full swing, it’s time to enjoy one of the world’s all-time favorite mixed drinks: the gin and tonic. It’s every gin drinker’s go-to choice for being easy to make but endlessly engaging in terms of its flavor and variety. If you’re already enmeshed in the world of craft gins, then you know how incredible the variety and choice of spirits that are now available is and how many options you have in terms of flavors — from classic London dry gins to experimental offerings flavored with everything from pine needles to rosewater to olives.

Make the best gin and tonic. with these ingredients

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

Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a commission from your purchases. KitchenAid is responsible for many of our favorite countertop appliances, from the famous stand mixer to the new fully automatic espresso machine. Between the fun color options and the high-quality construction, KitchenAid gear comes with a reliable reputation. Not only that, but their assorted appliances have a retro feel that calls to mind mid-century designs met with modern functionality.

KitchenAid Food Processor Review: Our Product Testing Team Loves This User-Friendly Appliance

I can think of several cocktails sweet enough to be considered dessert. The chocolate-rich Brandy Alexander immediately comes to mind, quickly followed by tropical, coconut pina coladas or sweet-tart, candied lemon drop shots. But this frozen mudslide recipe stands in a league of its own. To make it, vodka, Irish cream and coffee liqueur are blended with ice cream to create a thick, creamy, boozy adult milkshake.

Mudslide

Let’s be real. The best way to sip a Limoncello Spritz is in Italy, preferably on the Amalfi Coast where the drink was invented, while lounging underneath a lemon tree. But what about the other 50 weeks when you (and we) aren’t on vacation?. This is when it’s...

Limoncello Spritz: Ideal for Summer Sipping

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What is more summery than an icy, sweet frozen drink? If the heat wave is getting to you, try whipping up this simple frozen strawberry lemonade. All you need is your choice of lemonade and some frozen strawberries. You can use store-bought lemonade, make your own from scratch, or a powdered version. As for strawberries, frozen ones are the easiest choice. If you'd rather use fresh, add at least two cups of ice until you reach a nice, frozen consistency.

2-Ingredient Frozen Strawberry Lemonade: Beat the Heat!

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For most people, vodka is likely the default alcohol for making Jell-O shots, but it doesn't have to be that way. Try rum instead for a tropical twist.

Swap Vodka Out For Rum When Making Tropical Jell-O Shots

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

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French Martini

Get out those triangle martini glasses, because it’s time to make a French martini, the fun and fruity throwback to the heydays of the 90s martini...

French Martini

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