How Much Alcohol to Buy for a Holiday Party (Plus Ice, Mixers and Zero-Proof Drinks)
Running out of drinks halfway through a holiday party is stressful, and so is a closet full of leftover bottles.[…]
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Thanksgiving Drinks at Home: A Cider Punch, Two Easy Cocktails and Zero-Proof Picks
Thanksgiving is a food holiday first, and the drinks should make the day easier, not turn the host into a[…]
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How to Set Up a Warm Winter Drinks Bar: Cider, Cocoa, Toddies and Zero-Proof Sips
When it’s cold outside, a mug of something warm is the best welcome you can give a guest. A warm[…]
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New Year’s Eve Drinks at Home: Sparkling Cocktails, a Midnight Toast and Zero-Proof Picks
New Year’s Eve is the one night when almost everyone wants something sparkling in their glass at the same moment.[…]
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Bartender Gift Guide 2026: Holiday Gifts for Home Bartenders and the Pros Behind Your Bar
Some of the easiest people to shop for are the ones who love making drinks. A home bartender always has[…]
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Smart & Digital Cocktail Tools (App-Synced Jiggers & Programmable Shakers)
Tech meets mixology with smart gadgets like app-connected jiggers for precise, consistent pours (tracking inventory and ratios), programmable shakers with[…]
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Zero-Proof and Low-ABV Holiday Drinks
More guests than ever are drinking less, taking a break from alcohol or skipping it altogether, and the holidays are[…]
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Bartending at a Club: Speed, Safety and What Nightclub Interviews Ask
Bartending at a club is a different animal from working the neighborhood pub. The music is loud, the crowd comes[…]
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Citrus Garnishes for Cocktails: Zesters, Peelers and Perfect Twists
A twist of lemon or a strip of orange peel can change a drink more than you’d expect. Most of[…]
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Bartending Movies
There are many bartending movies that can be seen on TV and in cinemas, which show the struggles and difficulties[…]
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