Hopefully dad appreciates you just the way you are, but these items can’t hurt in helping him love you just a little bit more … Highland Park 50 With only 275 bottles produced, this prestigious edition is set to become…

Normally, when I pick a scotch, it’s single malt all the way. But Black Bull 12 year blended scotch was a Whiskyfest find that I wouldn’t mind finding wrapped up for me under the tree this year! Bottled by Duncan…

Here’s something different for the stylish wine lover in your life. These handblown wine glasses by design hotshot Maxim Velcovsky are crafted to look like a disposable cup. Enjoy your Cabernet while enjoying the irony of an item lovingly handcrafted…

Decanters not only let your wine and booze open up, they also look great at your bar. This Kai Decanter from Crate and Barrel is a simple yet elegant gift find. It’s handblown glass with clean, classic lines and, then, at…

Booze that tastes good, looks good, and comes at a reasonable price? Now, there’s a holiday gift! The Kraken Rum is a black spice Caribbean rum with a solid kick and a strong molasses, cinnamon, and vanilla flavor. It’s 94…

Looking for a Father’s Day gift that is both thoughtful and quick? These picks are unique liquors that stand out among other spirits of the same type. What better way to show Dad that you think he’s one of a…

My holiday picks for scotch are not for the faint of heart. While they are very different from each other, they both are cask strength and neither is chill filtered. They are, well, strong. But hey, if you’re going to…

James Bond, the epitome of style and sophistication, always insists his martinis should be “shaken, not stirred.” However, that preference may well be a sign of his rebellious nature more than his command of the cocktail. Traditionally, martinis are stirred…

If you are always looking for the perfect drink for any occasion, then this little book is the one for you. In The Perfect Drink For Every Occasion, the author will help you find drinks to help with the problems in your life, drinks that will impress a myriad of people and drinks for major life events.

Don’t want to haul your whole cocktail kit to your friend’s party, but want to be ready if duty calls?

So what is the “Green Fairy” and how can you drink it? It’s absinthe, an anise-flavored spirit. It’s usually light green, but can also be colorless, white, yellow … even red. On March 5th 2007, absinthe was once again legalized…

Many cocktail recipes tell you to “muddle” ingredients. We’ll explain what a muddler is and how you use it to make cocktails.

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Make your own “sour mix” … it’s easy and better than the green goo in stores

Don’t want to haul your whole cocktail kit to your friend’s party, but want to be ready if duty calls?

These Bodum glasses are some of my favorites. I may have found the perfect glassware. These hand-blown glasses by Bodum are double walled, which keeps the hot, hot and the cold, cold. The “Pavina” I purchased style feels great in the…

When it’s time to break out the bubbly, make sure you open the bottle the right way! This Champagne Key at Gent Supply Co. eliminates foaming and spilling. It also makes opening champagne so simple that you won’t worry for…

There are so many fun gadgets associated with drinking! Here’s a fun one for the wine geeks — a wine bottle thermometer. It has markings for the optimal serving temperature for different varieties of wine. So no more wondering how…

This is the time of year when the calendar pages for the next few months are red-lined with parties, making December through January look like they’re on fire.

New Years Eve is upon us, several nights where we can all let loose and still have a day to recover. I thought we should take a moment to cover the basics for survival of all the drinking to ensue.

The holidays are fast approaching! In our humble opinion, one of the best parts of the holiday season is gathering with friends and family.

Tips for buying great wine on a budget

Gift baskets can be a fun way to give the gift of cocktails this holiday season. The idea is simple: Pick a cocktail your recipient will love, then get the ingredients and package them in a gift box or basket … along with copy of DIY Cocktails, of course.

This past week marked the 10th installment of New Orleans mixology orgy, Tales of the Cocktail. It is by far the largest celebration of cocktail culture in the country. Tales (as it called by ‘vets’) is a who’s who of bartenders, journalists and brands. It is a wonderland for up and coming barterers and enthusiasts.

The Fine Art of Mixing Drinks is a modern classic. First published in 1948, it is probably more popular today that it was when the book was initially released.

Whether you have mastered the DIY cocktail and are looking for your next challenge or you are looking for that unique homemade gift for the hard-to-buy-for person on your holiday list, this book will keep you busy and entertained for months!