Cocktails / Mixology
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Read more »Happy Birthday, Air Force Reserve Command! You are turning 74 years old this year!
In some ways, the name “Reserve” is a bit of a misnomer. The organization isn’t a backup anymore—it’s a Major Command of the active-duty Air Force, performing about 20 percent of the Air Force’s work. What do they do? The Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) does
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Imagine yourself taking a sip of a frosty beverage. Your eyelids feel heavy as you hear the distant call of seagulls on the hunt. The fruity cocktail calls you to the sea. You wiggle your toasty toes into the pleasantly cool underlayers of the surface-scorched sand. You take a deep, meditative breath. Then you take a sip, and the smell of strawberries graces your lips.
Beads
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Easter is a religious festival as well as a celebration of the coming of spring. It’s the Christian celebration of the resurrection of Jesus. But the holiday traditions also have roots in the Jewish tradition of Passover and the Anglo-Saxon festival of Eastre (sometimes called Eostre). Both of these have themes of new beginnings and resurrections as their hearts, as well.
These days, whether y
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The comedic master Robin Williams once said, “Spring is nature’s way of saying, ‘Let’s party!’”. And what does every party need? A great cocktail! And what better spirit to let the flavors of spring shine than clean, pure vodka?
In a minute, we’ll jump into some vodka-based cocktails that welcome the blooms and bustle of spring. But first, let’s explore what makes vodka, well, vodka.
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This March 17th, may your day be touched by some Irish luck! You could attend a parade, go pub-hopping, or cook corned beef and cabbage at home. However you celebrate, you don’t have to dye your beer green to get festive this St. Patrick’s Day. Instead, try one of these green cocktails to celebrate the patron saint of Ireland. Sláinte!
Fuzzy Leprechaun
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A smooth, clean, almost neutral spirit (but don’t mistake it for boring!), vodka is a staple liquor for any home bar. There are endless uses for vodka, from complicated cocktails to culinary creations. But today we’re discussing some of the easiest drink recipes you can make at home using vodka.
Before we dive in, let’s explore what vodka is made from. Vodka is a distilled liquor that
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Not just for pirates and beachcombers, rum is a multifaceted and adaptable liquor with so many great uses.
So what is rum? Rum is a distilled liquor made from sugarcane. Different Caribbean islands make different styles of rum. Light rum originates in Cuba and Puerto Rico, while Jamaica produces dark, aged rums. These dark rums often incorporate molasses as well, further deepening the flavor
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There are so many ways to show your date you care this February 14th. Maybe it’s a fancy dinner out, a thoughtful gift, or a quiet weekend away together. However you decide to celebrate, a seductive cocktail can start the holiday off right. We’ve come up with this list of eight sexy and simple cocktails to woo your beloved this Valentine’s Day (or any day of the year!).
From a smoky take on an
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It can be fun to experiment with complicated cocktail techniques and new bar contraptions. But sometimes, the occasion calls for an easy, tasty cocktail. Gin is the perfect liquor for building a quick and refreshing drink because of its versatility and long history. Sometimes gin can get overlooked, though. So that’s why we wanted to put together a guide of easy gin cocktails for our PrestigeHaus r
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It is a rare cocktail that comes with provenance. Most of the time, you get a little history liberally spiced with speculation and myth. Irish Coffee, however, has its own, well-documented origin story.
It was a dark and stormy night…
It was a dark night in the port of Foynes in County Limerick when passengers bound for New York were forced back to Ireland by storms on the Atlantic. T
