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I love whiskey of all forms and styles, but bourbon holds a special place in my heart. When I was in my beginner stages of whiskey tasting it was the first style that really spoke to me, as well as the first style I dived into regarding its history. There...

7 Bourbons From Beginner to Advanced

New York City, NY

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

Bourbon has become ridiculously popular over the last 20 years with some rare bottles selling for exorbitant prices ranging from hundreds to many thousands of dollars. But not all bourbon is expensive. In fact, some of the best cocktails taste great with bourbon that’s both affordable and easy to find.

16 Cocktails That Taste Better with Bourbon

Every item on this page was chosen by a The Pioneer Woman editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Shaking up a creative cocktail doesn't need to be complicated. Just look at the Drummond family's favorite drink Ranch Water for example—three ingredients are all it takes! "It's the easiest thing in the world," Alex says about the bubbly beverage. In fact, there are tons of three-ingredient cocktails that will make happy hour (or any hour for that matter) easier. And the best part is that you don't need any bartending skills to make them. Whether you're a fan of vodka-based drinks, tequila cocktails, or even wine, there's something for everyone on this list of easy drinks.

16 Best 3-Ingredient Cocktails to Make Happy Hour Easier

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	“Boring damned people. All over the earth. Propagating more boring damned people. What a horror show. The earth swarmed with them.”— Charles BukowskiHow to Make a Kingston Negroni, a Funky Rum Twist on the Classic Cocktail




	The above quote is what you’re met with on the very first page of Beta Cocktails and does a lot to signal what is to come. Beta Cocktails, like its predecessor Rogue Cocktails, was nominally a booklet of 50 or so original drinks, but to call it a cocktail book is like calling the Communist Manifesto an economic paper. It was that, sure, but it was also a watershed, a...

How to Make a Gunshop Fizz, the Cocktail That Tastes Like a Watermelon Jolly Rancher for Grown Ups

This post may contain affiliate links. If you wish to support us and use these links to buy something, we may earn a commission. In a surprising twist to whiskey lovers worldwide, the title of the best-selling whiskey brand of 2023 didn't go to a Scottish Scotch, an Irish whiskey, or a Japanese single malt, but rather to an affordable bourbon from Kentucky. Jim Beam, a brand many have casually sipped without realizing its global impact, has taken the top spot in the world whiskey rankings, according to The Spirits Business’s Brand Champions Report for 2024.

A Budget Friendly Bourbon Ranks Top the World Whiskey Rankings

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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Crafting a Bourbon Manhattan at home is both easy and rewarding. Follow our recipe and craft the classic cocktail at home in just five minutes. You'll feel like you're at your favorite bar at 1am but without the drama.

Bourbon Manhattan: How to Craft the Classic Cocktail at Home

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

Seattle, WA

A trio of new single malt whiskies is being announced by Copperworks Distilling Co., one of our favorite distillers of small batch American whiskies. Previous releases from the brand, based in Seattle, have been individually numbered and batch based, so you could buy them as they became available and try different expressions. But now the brand is coming out with three permanent additions to its lineup, so you’ll be able to pick and favorite and buy it whenever you want.

Copperworks Distilling Co. will offer an always available trio as well as its batch-based releases

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.

The Spirits Business recently published its annual Brand Champions report, which provides a multitude of data and statistics that help to understand the current climate of the alcohol space. American whiskey is a red-hot category that’s been growing year after year. While that growth slowed in 2023, 9-liter case sales...

New Data Shows 10 Best Selling American Whiskey Brands of 2023

Louisville, KY

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The two limited-edition bottles call back to the long history of Michter's, which was named the world's most admired whiskey brand in 2023.

Michter's Just Dropped Two Secret Whiskeys That Are Surprisingly Affordable

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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

National Ice Cream Month is July, and what better way to celebrate than with your favorite frozen treat? Instacart has some sweet stats on America’s ice cream faves, and we're here to share the scoop!. Instacart says ice cream deliveries go up by a cool 22% in July —...

Here's the Scoop: America's Favorite Ice Cream Flavors, State-by-State

When it comes to bourbon whiskey, there are a lot of different terms you need to know to be fluent in the language of this corn-based spirit. Some of the more confusing terms include “cask strength,” “proof,” “bottle-in-bond,” and “straight.” These phrases need a little bit of explaining. But one that seems fairly straightforward is “store-pick.” But is it?

We're getting to the bottom of what a store-pick bourbon means

Big, beautiful shrimp get a double dose of flavor with a quick poach in a lemon and shrimp shell-infused broth, followed by a brine in olive juice. Jarred cocktail sauce is infused with gin and vermouth to serve as a “dirty” dip for the flavorful shrimp. Serve it with more olives on the side for a celebratory appetizer. And for a variation, use vodka instead of gin for a vodka dirty martini.

Dirty Martini Shrimp Cocktail

Increasingly popular flank steak is enjoying its time in the sun, and for good reason. This trending little beef cut is loaded with savory, beefy flavor, a juicy, delectably tender bite, and far fewer calories than its fattier counterparts. The best part? Even with all of the attention this summertime barbecue favorite is getting, it’s still one of the more affordable cuts of beef you can buy.

If it isn't already, flank is about to become your new favorite steak

Prime Day isn’t confined to Amazon these days, with many major retailers also launching their own sales around the event. Because of that, we’ve focused on all the best Walmart Prime Day deals going on right now. These include some fantastic Prime Day TV deals as well as excellent headphone deals too. We’ve also rounded up great smart home deals to help you save the most possible while making your home look great. Read on while we take you through the best that the Walmart Prime Day deals have to offer, saving you from needing to search on your own.

Walmart Prime Day Sale: cheaper TVs and laptops than Amazon

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Marriage is a significant life decision that requires extreme commitment, understanding, devotion and a heck of a lot of compromise. While many people dream of a lifelong partnership, others find the concept of marriage challenging. Astrology offers insights into personality traits and behaviors, suggesting that certain zodiac signs might face more difficulties in maintaining a traditional marital relationship. This article explores the five zodiac signs that are often considered less suited for marriage due to their unique characteristics and tendencies when it comes to lifelong commitment.

The 5 Zodiac Signs Not Meant for Matrimony

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You don't need an advanced degree to make these bourbon cocktails

We love drinking bourbon whiskey. We enjoy it neat, on the rocks, or (in the case of cask strength) with a splash or two of water....

You don't need an advanced degree to make these bourbon cocktails

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