On my walk to the bar, I rehearsed “para uno, en la barra está bien” exactly 30 times. I once read about a technique called mega-drilling, suggesting it takes 30 repetitions to cement a memory.…
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The bev by BLACK+DECKER Is a Cordless Automatic Cocktail Maker
I have to admit that I’m something of a cocktail purist. So the idea of letting a machine prep my drink seems blasphemous. But, even I’m impressed by the potential of BLACK+DECKER’s bev, an automatic…
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The Best Old Fashioned Variations You Can Make At Home
I’ve found that an important life skill is choosing a favorite cocktail. If you’re out with friends in a new city, trying out a new bar, or simply need to fall back on an old…
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The Best Non-Alcoholic Drinks for Dry January
Year after year, the month of January brings with it the hope and expectation for personal and societal improvements. Resolutions, new fitness habits, and a renewed sense of optimism are hallmarks of the first month…
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The Absolute Best Ratio For a Gin & Tonic
There’s never been an easier time to get a fancy cocktail. There isn’t a Ramos Gin Fizz on every menu, but even modest cocktail bars typically have something with four-plus ingredients, special ice, and a…
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Holiday Party Essentials: 10 Bottles (and Cocktails) Spirits Experts Suggest Bringing
Getting together for the holidays — whether it’s with friends, family, or both — is made all the better with the right drink. A few bottles of sparkling wine will surely be present, but sometimes…
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This $150 Bottled Old Fashioned Is the Easiest Cocktail Party Crowd Pleaser
Welcome to Add to Bar Cart, where Cool Material’s writers and editors recommend the spirits that they’re enjoying most right now. The pandemic sped up a lot of trends in the drinks industry. One that…
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What to Drink This Weekend: Aperitivo Del Nonno
Looking for a new cocktail to try out this weekend? Want to wind down with a fresh new drink? We’ve got you covered. Here’s what you should drink this weekend. I’ll freely admit that I…
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What to Drink This Weekend: The Slope
Looking for a new cocktail to try out this weekend? Want to wind down with a fresh new drink? We’ve got you covered. Here’s what you should drink this weekend. With the cooler weather and…
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St. Agrestis Bottled Negroni Sbagliato
In case you’ve been living under a rock, the Negroni Sbagliato has been the “it” cocktail of the moment. Thanks to a a viral meme, the sparkling riff on a Negroni has dominated the food…
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Churchill: A Drinking Life: Champagne, Cognac, and Cocktails
It’s not exactly a secret that Winston Churchill enjoyed the occasional cocktail or two. However the legendary indulgences habits of the former Prime Minister are often blown out of proportion or simply untrue. Churchill: A…
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Le Alfré’s “Le Martini” Collection is What Your Bar Cart is Missing
Le Alfré is shaking up the menswear scene…or is it stirring it? Either way you look at it, the nascent clothing brand is expanding their offerings to lifestyle products which enhance the overall experience of…
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The Best Bourbons for an Old Fashioned, From Budget to Luxury
Yes, the Old Fashioned was originally made with rye whiskey (and for Wisconsinites, brandy has long been the spirit of choice). But even if that’s where the Old Fashioned started, ending up in bourbon territory…
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What to Drink This Weekend: Old Fashioned
Looking for a new cocktail to try out this weekend? Want to wind down with a fresh new drink? We’ve got you covered. Here’s what you should drink this weekend. We aren’t exactly breaking into…
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What to Drink This Weekend: White Negroni
Looking for a new cocktail to try out this weekend? Want to wind down with a fresh new drink? We’ve got you covered. Here’s what you should drink this weekend. We have not shied away…