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Mutiny Island Vodka debuted in 2017 on St. Croix. After living in the Caribbean for some time, founder Chef Todd Manley discovered the islands were not producing enough of their own food and were relying heavily on imports. After hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017, Manley found himself on a mission to create a sustainable…
Rancho La Gloria Espresso Martini is a tequila-adjacent ready-to-drink (RTD) bottled cocktail. The Rancho La Gloria drinks company based in Jalisco, Mexico claims the invention of the Margarita at their hotel bar in Tijuana. There are many stories about who created the Margarita and Rancho La Gloria holds one of the seven that are most…
If you’re a fan of pre-Prohibition cocktails, you’ll see a vast number of recipes that contain either brandy or Cognac. Before whiskey became the common base spirit, people often made their Old Fashioneds with brandy. This drink included a spirit of any kind, a sweetener, and bitters. And with the famous French 75, there is…
Per the producer of Edmond’s Honor: “Off the coast of Madagascar, on a small island of Bourbon (known today as Reunion) began the extraordinary tale of Edmond Albius, an untrained prodigy, who centuries ago, unlocked the secret to manually pollinating vanilla. At only twelve years old his natural curiosity transformed vanilla into a coveted world…
Manojo Mezcal is a 100% espadin mezcal founded by celebrated Mexican chef Enrique Olvera. The name Manojo is a play on words combining the Spanish words “mano,” meaning hand, and “ojo,” meaning eye, as portrayed within the brand identity. The name directly translates in English to “a bunch,” which the team interprets to mean abundance,…
The story of The Lost Explorer begins with the cultivation of agave in the lowlands of Jalisco, working with celebrated Tequilero Maestro Enrique de Colsa. The Lost Explorer Tequila grows their agaves for 6 to 7 years before distilling them in a dedicated facility in small batches, launching their first batch in April 2024. The…
In recent years, bottled ready-to-drink cocktails have transformed how we enjoy our favorite beverages. Seamlessly merging convenience with quality, it feels like the golden era is here. Once relegated to standard mixers or overly sweet concoctions, the category has grown dramatically in recent years, with a diverse array of premium offerings crafted by skilled mixologists.…
Finding the right surprises for stockings can be tricky, especially if you want to treat your favorite cocktail lover. Canned cocktails are a great choice this year. They mix the fun of ready-to-drink drinks with a bunch of cool flavors that can really liven up any holiday party. With their colorful packaging and tasty vibes,…
Bitters are the salt and pepper of cocktailing, adding that special touch to your favorite drinks but living under the surface. Before bitters became an essential part of cocktail culture, people used them for medicinal purposes. Back in the 18th and 19th centuries, you found bitters in pharmacies. A popular one you may have heard…
Crafting the perfect cocktail is both an art and a science, a delicate dance between flavors, aromas, and presentation. Just as a painter relies on a fine brush and vibrant palette, a mixologist needs the right tools to transform ordinary ingredients into extraordinary libations. Quality cocktail tools are essential. From precision jiggers that measure with…