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Cocktail History

Prohibition: When America Went Dry

The 18th Amendment banned alcohol but couldn't kill the cocktail. Speakeasies thrived, bartenders fled to Europe, and the American palate changed forever.

Cocktail History

Cocktails Around the World

The Caipirinha, Pisco Sour, Mojito, Aperol Spritz: each drink is a nation's story in a glass — culture, agriculture, and identity mixed with ice.

Flavor Science & Pairing

Cocktail & Food Pairing Guide

Pairing cocktails with food is a skill rooted in the same principles as wine pairing — complementary and contrasting flavors, weight matching, and regional affinity.

Flavor Science & Pairing

Citrus: Lemon vs Lime vs Grapefruit

Lemon, lime, and grapefruit each bring a distinct acid character, aroma profile, and sugar balance. Learn when to use each and how to prep citrus for maximum impact.

Flavor Science & Pairing

Herbs & Spices in Cocktails

Herbs and spices transform cocktails through aroma, flavor, and sometimes visual drama. Learn when to muddle vs infuse vs garnish, and how to make herbal and spiced syrups.

Home Bar Building

Building Your First Home Bar: $100 Edition

You don't need a fortune to make great cocktails at home. With $100 and the right strategy, you can build a starter bar that produces five genuine classics tonight.

Home Bar Building

The Complete Home Bar Checklist

The definitive checklist for stocking a complete home bar — spirits, liqueurs, mixers, tools, glassware, and garnish staples — with everything organized by priority.

Home Bar Building

Essential Bar Tools: What You Actually Need

The honest guide to bar tools — what's essential, what's a waste of money, and exactly which brands to buy without overcomplicating it.

Home Bar Building

Stocking Your Bar: The Spirits Buying Guide

How to choose spirits at every price point — from value picks that punch above their weight to premium bottles worth the splurge, with a strategy for building your collection over time.

Home Bar Building

Mixers, Syrups & Garnishes You Need

The essential mixers, DIY syrups, and garnish staples for a fully stocked home bar — including what's worth buying, what to make yourself, and how long everything lasts.