Holiday Gift Ideas
Every couple of years we run through a list of holiday gift ideas for the mixologist in your life. We have tried more tools and cocktail related products than anyone we
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Bottled Cocktails
Perhaps it was just a matter of time—or the right occasion—before we rolled up our sleeves to make bottled cocktails. We’ll admit, it sounds easy enough: pre-mix a large batch
Mid-Century Modern Glassware
When it comes to selecting glassware for the home bar, plenty of options exist, especially if you hope to feature your creations in vintage style. However, not everyone likes classic
Latest Glassware Arrivals
When we first decided to share our glassware collection with readers, we opened the doors of possibility, offering unique and inexpensive vintage and antique stemware to everyone. It was our
Review: NewAir AI-215SS Portable Ice Maker
Every so often, we have an opportunity to review new products to see how well they might work for the home mixologist. Recently, we had the pleasure of trying the
More Ice Spheres
A few months ago we picked up another set of ice molds. In one of our first posts ever we explored the virtues of a diverse ice program followed by
Spotlight: Silver Lining
There’s something to be said about sliver-lined glassware. Take two identical glasses, one plain and another with a mirrored, silver edge. The effect seems fancier and more refined. Silver lining
Spotlight: Etched Designs
Some of the most elegant cocktail images showcase recipes in etched glassware. There’s something about an intricate etched design that lends itself to the idea that the liquid the glass
Spotlight: Georgian Coupe from AMC’s Mad Men
The Georgian line of glassware has a look that’s fancy without being over-decorated. The distinctive “disc” stem is easy to hold and is as functional as it is attractive. Perfectly sized,
New Feature: Spotlight on Vintage Glassware
One of the problems with modern cocktail glassware is size. A few manufacturers are doing it right, but by and large, if you shop the typical retail channels you still
Barrel Aged Cocktails Part 2
Click here for Part 1 to find out how this started. Several weeks ago we featured a technique involving oak barrels and batched cocktails. In that post we described some
Barrel Aged Cocktails
All the cool kids are doing it, so Summit Sips couldn’t wait any longer. We just had to try our hand at barrel-aged cocktails. It sounds like a lot more
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