Pecan Old Fashioned is guaranteed to satisfy your sweet tooth
A Pecan Old Fashioned is one of the easiest cocktails you can make, which is fitting considering today is National Simplicity Day. Yes, that’s a real fake thing. It also happens to be National Pecan...
View ArticleAperol definitely know how to throw a spritzy party
A few weeks ago I attended seven events in four nights. It was an aggressive binge, but they were all worthy endeavors, and I rarely turn down an evening affair. One of the standouts was [...] The post...
View ArticleAmazing 1893 Pepsi cocktails prove that cola can be more than just a mixer
Pepsi is getting into the booze game with more than just whiskey & cola. They’ve been recruiting bartenders to use the 1893 line of fancy colas to create Pepsi cocktails. And you know what? It...
View ArticleHemingway Daiquiri recipe honors a historic boozist… sort of
National Daiquiri Day wouldn’t be complete without touching on old Ernest and the Hemingway Daiquiri. Plenty has been written about his penchant for drinking… much of it by his own hand. His most...
View ArticleHot dog infused whiskey cocktails… yay or nay?
Summer and hot dogs go together like lamb and tuna fish… and 18-year-old references. This year Jim Beam is getting in on the classic combo with a hot dog infused whiskey cocktail. No need to [...] The...
View ArticleMan O’ War Cocktail with bonded bourbon stings in the best way
Boozist heads to the sunny shores of Florida tonight to discover exactly what the land of criminal mischief has to offer the world of alcohol. It only made sense to make a Floridian cocktail for [...]...
View ArticlePepsi daiquiri is the only way to celebrate National Rum Day
It’s National Rum Day! Can you hold in all those joyful emotions? Personally my liver is force-fed excitement like foie gras. Forget the frozen drinks and Cuba Libres, we’re celebrating with a cocktail...
View ArticleMichelada recipe still cures hangovers but finally tastes good
Hot days are coming to an end for those of us living in sub-ideal climates so we’re pouring as many summer favorites down our throats as we can. Shandies, sangrias, and pretty much anything that [...]...
View ArticleSpite Drinking: Try this White Chocolate Russian after Labor Day
As the wise Craig Hoffman syndicatedly says, “I play by my own rules. Nobody else’s. Not even my own.” In his honor we’re drinking white after Labor Day by way of a White Chocolate Russian. [...] The...
View ArticlePut your pinkies up with these two unique martinis
The First Lady and I recently launched into a Bond marathon, so I’ve got martinis on the brain. There’s nothing all that exciting about a basic pour though no matter how hard you shake it. [...] The...
View ArticleChicago Cocktail recipe – a classic comes back from the dead
While digging through some old cocktail books to find a recipe fit to represent Chicago, I came across one that was a no-brainer. It was right there in the c-section. The Chicago Cocktail. I’m far...
View ArticlePumpkin spice cocktail recipe is exactly what you need right now
Pumpkin spice is everywhere. At this point it’s become so prevalent that it’s not even fun to mock anymore. And if you can’t beat ’em, drink ’em. That’s what we’re doing with this pumpkin spice [...]...
View ArticleDollarita: Applebee’s is slinging margaritas for just $1
When was the last time you had a drink at Applebee’s? If the answer is anything more than three days ago it’s time to hop in the Subaru. Why? Because a TJ Maxxinista and a [...] The post Dollarita:...
View ArticleWhiskey and cider make the world a better place
Fall is my favorite season for drinking. Everything is in play, from fresh fruit G&Ts to a nice tall glass of whiskey. Nothing says fall quite like whiskey and cider though. They’re the perfect...
View ArticleBlood & Sand cocktail recipe is so easy it’s scary
I ran through a number of ideas while trying to come up for this week’s Wet Wednesday cocktail for the Steve Dahl Show. I have an email box full of pitches for Halloween drinks, but [...] The post...
View ArticleNFL cocktails inspired by every team… even the terrible ones
Football season is typically also beer season, but with games on 3-4 days per week now it’s time to spice things up. These NFL cocktails might be just the thing you need to watch your [...] The post...
View ArticleDon’t sleep on this tequila-fueled Siesta cocktail recipe
Dia de los Muertos cocktails can be a bit tricky. Similarities to the Halloween we know and love are clear, but it’s so much more. It’s not one night of costumes and candy. It’s three [...] The post...
View ArticleApple brandy is the next big thing in random spirits we love
It’s the first Friday of the month, which means it’s time for another Still 630 experimental spirit! It all began with three straight whiskeys, but last month Weglarz unleashed his first ever apple...
View ArticleChannel your inner spy by shaking up a Vesper Martini
“Shaken, not stirred,” is seared into everyone’s brain regardless of whether or not they drink martinis. Questionable technique aside, the real gift Bond gave the drinking world was the Vesper Martini...
View ArticleBaptiste & Bottle Celebrates One Year With Anniversary Cocktail
It’s just four days away from my first anniversary, so there’s clearly pressure to come up with amazing things to do to justify my wife’s continued affection for me. Baptiste and Bottle, the beautiful...
View ArticleThanksgiving sangria recipe takes hassle out of holiday drinking
I rarely avoid the kitchen, but Thanksgiving is a different story. For one thing, it’s chaos in there. For another, I would never stop eating. So when it comes to drinking on the mother of [...] The...
View ArticleDid you know drinking cream liqueur can help save elephants?
Giving Tuesday is a big part of my life considering that I work for a non-profit in addition to running Boozist. Those two worlds collide with an ongoing campaign by Amarula. You drink. They help [...]...
View ArticleWhy wouldn’t you garnish a Manhattan with steak?
You can’t throw a t-bone without hitting a steakhouse in Chicago, but some will always stand out in the crowd. I don’t care about dinosaur sized cuts or the name of the cow they killed [...] The post...
View ArticleIrish Coffee Recipe from Mayor Daley in 1969
Unlike Chicago drying the river green every year for St. Patrick’s Day, Irish Coffee is a tradition that really exists on The Emerald Isle. Of course in Ireland it’s an after dinner drink, not a [...]...
View ArticleWelcoming the New Guy with a Passover Cocktail…Attempt
Although the Boozist only lived in southern California for a few months, he just cannot get that west coast living out of his head. He finally decided after much convincing (I asked nicely) to bring...
View ArticleHorchata Vodka White Russian – The Dude May Still Abide
If The Big Lebowski has taught us anything, it’s that White Russians can never be drank too early, and you can never have too many of them. The reality is though that not all of [...] The post Horchata...
View ArticleVrai canned cocktails are definitely worth drinking
Ready to drink cocktails have come a long way since the disaster that was Bud Light Mixxtails. One of the latest to market is Vrai canned cocktails. Unlike many malt-based brands, like Smirnoff Ice or...
View ArticleMaple Mint Julep taps barrel-aged syrup for classic cocktail
We here at Boozist hate fake holidays, but we love drinking. So what are we do to when Mint Julep Day rolls around? The cocktail is pretty much just whiskey in a tin cup, which [...] The post Maple...
View ArticleNational Dive Bar Day now exists thanks to Seagram’s 7
National Dive Bar Day is the newest fake holiday on the official docket. And much like the others, there’s definitely a brand behind this one. The driving force for the creation of National Dive Bar...
View Article5 ways to celebrate National Tequila Day at home
It’s another fake holiday, and this time we’re celebrating everyone’s favorite succulent… agave. That’s right, it’s the paradoxical National Tequila Day. The day when the United States celebrates the...
View ArticleNational Vodka Day celebrated with a flaming tiki twist
National Vodka Day is a fake holiday during which people consume a responsible amount of vodka as tribute to the column distilling gods. It ranks below Hallmark holidays in terms of legitimacy, but...
View ArticleAldi Pineapple Mimosa Makes Brunch a Breeze
Brunch cocktails have never been difficult, but we're always happy to make them even easier. Enter Aldi's new 750ml Pineapple Mimosa! [...]
View ArticleWatermelon Gimlet Might Be Your New Favorite Summer Sipper
Summer is typically the time for drinks that are quick and easy. Beer, spiked seltzer, and canned wine typically win the day, but with minimal effort you can make a cocktail that celebrates the season...
View ArticleUpgrade Your Cocktail Cherries and Accoutrements With Copper & Kings
Copper & Kings are best known for their lineup of brandies, but they’ve always made a point of pushing into new corners of the market. They have a healthy supply of gins, absinthes, and liqueurs,...
View ArticleGlassless Cocktail Capsules are New Type of Drink That You Chew
If you love cocktails but hate glasses, the Glenlivet Capsule Collection might just be for you. The launch of the Glenlivet Capsule Collection officially puts glassless cocktails on the menu. The...
View ArticleLaundry Pod Shots: Swap those stupid poisons for fun poisons!
People are making a huge deal about teens eating laundry pods, so you might find this post is irresponsible. And […] The post Laundry Pod Shots: Swap those stupid poisons for fun poisons! appeared...
View ArticleMoscow Mule Riffs Make Grapefruit Juice Worth Drinking
I was recently asked to create a cocktail for a company’s online happy hour. And while teaching and presenting are […]
View ArticleFrom Cocktails to Rosé, Here are 7 Non-Beer Drinks for Memorial Day
If you're already stocked on bourbon and Bud, here are a few additional drink choices to fill the cooler this Memorial Day Weekend. The post From Cocktails to Rosé, Here are 7 Non-Beer Drinks for...
View Article8 Summer Drink Recipes – Cocktails and Mocktails
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View Article5 Cocktail Mixers That Will Simplify Your Life
Making cocktails isn’t rocket science, but often I don’t want to think about finding a recipe, let alone juicing fruit. Throw Wee Baby Boozist in the mix, running around like a crazy kid demanding “mo”...
View Article5 of the Best Canned Cocktails on the Market Today
The ready-to-drink market is booming and the array of canned cocktails that's worth drinking is thankfully growing along with it. The post 5 of the Best Canned Cocktails on the Market Today appeared...
View Article5 More Canned Cocktails for your Holiday Party
The bigger a party gets, the less inclined I am to make cocktails. For big bashes, I used to just stock the fridge with beer, fill the counter with wine and whiskey, and say, “have whatever you want.”...
View ArticlePickle-Flavored Hard Seltzer is 100% Better Than You’d Expect
Picklebacks are one thing. A quick shot of pickle juice to chase your whiskey and impress your friends makes sense. But a pickle-flavored hard seltzer – this has to be a joke, right? Let me be as clear...
View Article4 Holiday Cocktails for Your Next Happy Hour
After a long, exhausting year, there’s no better way to celebrate a job well done than with a counter full of holiday cocktails. And while many in-person holiday parties are still on hold, there’s no...
View ArticleDrink in These Super Bowl Beer Commercials
This year’s crop of Super Bowl commercials looks a little different. Instead of an onslaught of Bud and Bud Light, we saw canned cocktails and hard seltzers share the limelight. Here are the 2022 Super...
View ArticleAmmunition Wine and Whiskey Bring the Heat
Companies that run both a brewery and distillery — a brewstillery, if you will — are fairly common now. New Holland, Dogfish Head, Rogue, Southern Tier, and Anchor immediately come to mind, but more...
View ArticleMike’s Hard Freeze is Nostalgia in a Can
Mike’s Hard Lemonade is taking it back to the 90s with their nostalgia-inducing Mike’s Hard Freeze lineup. While seltzers are always looking for the next random fruit to pretend their drink tastes...
View ArticleCoCo Vodka Launches Deadmau5 Can for Cocktails
While another celebrity seems to launch a tequila every day, Joel Zimmerman – AKA deadmau5 – is bringing something different to the party. He’s partnered with Coco Vodka on a specialty deadmau5 can to...
View ArticleSeize the Dia de los Muertos with Hella Cocktail bitters
Unique bitters can make or break a cocktail. Thankfully, plenty of companies have elevated the craft to make things more interesting than the holy trinity of Angostura, Peychaud's, and orange bitters....
View ArticleDiageo Unveils New Collection of Premade Cocktails
I’ve written about many premade cocktails on Boozist, and the number one reason is that they make my life easier. When I’m hosting a party, the last thing I want to do is stand behind the bar all...
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