Esquire’s resident mixologist shares his recipes and reveals the secret history behind five perfect Irish cocktails, proving that you don’t have to drink food coloring to go Irish. continue reading...
Cocktail ingredients evolve and change with every season like fashion. The hottest trend in cocktails right now is using green tea as the star element. Not only does this ingredient add a clean and crisp flavor, but it is also well-known for its healthful antioxidant properties. As for mixers, gin is becoming increasingly popular, with different brands offering varying flavors of this spirit. In our gin-green tea cocktail, the flavor of the gin is toned down with some sweetness and the taste of the tea. In this video, WatchMojo.com shows you how simple it is to make this fresh-tasting Zen cocktail. continue reading...
Sure, you know the Bloody Mary; but what about its cousin, the Bloody Caesar? A concoction of clam juice, tomato juice, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco and vodka, this beverage is turning 40 this year. The drink was invented in Canada, and you’d probably have a tough time ordering it elsewhere.
An online petition has been started to declare the Bloody Caesar as Canada’s national cocktail. Read more… continue reading...
Beer is more than just a chaser. Bartenders are starting to use beer as an ingredient in mixed drinks, as it is a unique flavor. This may even class-up this alcohol’s reputation. Read more… continue reading...
It’s the Bloody Mary’s 75th anniversary! Originally, this tomato juice-based cocktail was invented in Paris, but perfected in New York about a decade later. Read more…
Check out a twist on the Bloody Mary, the Bloody Caesar:
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Here is a list of the world’s most expensive beverages. The funny thing is, many of the items on this list are actually known for their cheapness. Coffee, water, beer - you could easily not spend much money on these drinks. But here’s how the marketing industry has appealed to thirsty people with too much money in their wallets:
Most Expensive Coffee: Kopi Luwak, a.k.a. Civet Coffee - made from coffee berries which have been eaten, digested, and then, well, pooped out by the Asian Palm Civet.
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Ever wondered where your favorite drink originated? Check out the histories of some of the most widely consumed cocktails:
The Mojito - Ingredients: white rum, sugar or sugar cane juice, lime, carbonated water and mint muddled together.
History: May be traced back to sailors in 16th century Cuba, using the drink to disguise bad rum. continue reading...
