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Piña Colada: Song and Cocktail
I have to confess that piña colada holds a special place in my heart.
On my first day in college, I sat at a desk where …
What is Cachaça? How is it Different from Rum?
Cachaça is an indigenous Brazilian spirit made from fermented and distilled sugar cane juice.
Alcoholic drinks are often …
How to Choose and Use a Cocktail Muddler
A serious cocktail enthusiast should own a muddler. Not as a bar ornament but as a tool for crushing fruit, herbs and spices. …
Shots, Shooters and Layered Drinks
The terms are used interchangeably but, really, although both are served in miniature one-gulp glasses, there is a …
Origin of the Margarita Cocktail and Where it Got its Name
Margarita, of course, is a rather common Spanish name. And it has always intrigued me who the Margarita was that the drink …
Is Ginger Ale a Healthy Drink?
Traditional dark ginger ale would be a healthy drink if you gloss over the high sugar content. Like most ginger-based drinks, …