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12 Queer-Owned Alcoholic Beverage Brands Worth Knowing

staff@tastingtable.com (Brianna Lopez) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:20:00 +0000

Looking for queer-owned alcohol brands to support during Pride Month and beyond? Check out these brands, which sell everything from wine to moonshine.

12 Expert Tips For Adding Coconut Water To Your Cocktails This Summer

staff@tastingtable.com (Elizabeth Arnold) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:20:00 +0000

We enlisted three experts to give us their tips on how to add coconut water to transform your favorite cocktails into refreshing summer sippers.

Why Your At-Home Cocktail Doesn't Taste The Same As From A Bar (And How To Fix It)

staff@tastingtable.com (Ian Fortey) — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Homemade food is always better than store-bought, and restaurant-made is usually better than home - the same usually goes for cocktails, but you can fix that.

The Best Type Of Cocktail Lime Juice, According To An Expert

staff@tastingtable.com (Sean Bell) — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Lime juice is a complementary ingredient in dozens of cocktails. So which type of lime juice is best to use? We asked an expert for some tips.

Make The Best Freezer Door Margarita This Summer With These Expert Tips

staff@tastingtable.com (Claudia Alarcón) — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0000

Freezer door cocktails are a true delight. Just imagine pouring a cold, stiff drink after a long, hot day. If you're a margarita fan, make them like an expert.

I Tried Seagram's 7 Crown Apple Pie, And Now I Wish All Dessert Came In Whiskey Form

staff@tastingtable.com (Emily Hunt) — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:20:00 +0000

Just in time for summer and a certain semiquincentennial, Seagram's has released a limited-run Apple Pie Whiskey. I gave it a try, and here's what I think.

The Oldest Tequila Brand In The Entire World Is Still Known As One Of The Best

staff@tastingtable.com (Michelle Welsch) — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 19:40:00 +0000

When it comes to distilled spirits, often tradition means a lot. The oldest brand of tequila has a lot of experience to draw from, and it shows.

Four Roses' Oldest Bourbon Ever Is Limited To Around 1,200 Bottles - Here's The Only Way To Get One

staff@tastingtable.com (Autumn Swiers) — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:41:29 +0000

People can't get enough Four Roses bourbon, but it's newest and oldest release yet it set to be even more limited than usual, with only one place to get it.

Make Scratch-Made Vodka Lemonade For A Crowd With These Easy Tips

staff@tastingtable.com (Ian Fortey) — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:40:00 +0000

A lot goes into throwing a party, making a batch cocktail can help cut down on the madness. An expert gives us tips for upgrading a vodka lemonade.

11 Spritz Cocktails, Explained

staff@tastingtable.com (Haille Griswold) — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:20:00 +0000

With its refreshing character, spritz may be the ideal summer cocktail. We bring you the most popular varieties so you can find your new favorite spritz.

Your Gin And Tonic Is Missing This Simple Ingredient

staff@tastingtable.com (Sara Klimek) — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Though it remains a two-ingredient cocktail, that hasn't stopped folks from trying to put their own spin on the gin and tonic, including with this addition.

12 Ways For Beginners To Identify High-Quality Whiskey

staff@tastingtable.com (Kenny Jarvis) — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 09:20:00 +0000

If you're just getting started with whiskey, it can be hard to identify a high-quality bottle. Use these tips to help refine your palate.

This 4-Ingredient Spritzer Makes Upscale Summer Drinks So Easy

staff@tastingtable.com (Courtney Iseman) — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:40:00 +0000

This four-ingredient spritzer makes it surprisingly easy to create refreshing, upscale cocktails and mocktails at home on a summer day for guests.

The Best Sweet Vermouth For Manhattan Cocktails, According To An Expert

staff@tastingtable.com (Autumn Swiers) — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:00:00 +0000

When ordering a Manhattan, many of us pay special attention to the whiskey and not enough attention to the vermouth. An expert gives some tips.

15 Surfside Drink Flavors, Ranked

staff@tastingtable.com (Carmen Varner) — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:20:00 +0000

Surfside has fans of canned alcoholic drinks covered with a wide range of flavors to choose from. Here's how these flavors stack up against each other.

What The Ongoing Whiskey Glut Actually Means For Buyers

staff@tastingtable.com (Sean Bell) — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0000

The current whiskey glut has been problematic for Scotch and bourbon producers worldwide, but here's how it will affect buyers.

Meet Watermelon Mash — The Old-School Drink That Starts In A Bucket

staff@tastingtable.com (Sean Bell) — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:00:00 +0000

Watermelon mash was an old-school drink made in a bucket, using fruit, sugar, and time to create a potent homemade brew that can be recreated today.

This Classic 1954 Piña Colada Ratio Is The Only One You'll Ever Need Again

staff@tastingtable.com (Autumn Swiers) — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:30:00 +0000

Over 70 years after the piña colada was invented, discerning imbibers are still staying true to the honed recipe (if it ain't broke, don't fix it).

Forget Whiskey: This Smoky Liquor Deserves The Sour Treatment

staff@tastingtable.com (Martha Brennan) — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:00:00 +0000

Sour cocktails are simple -- you need a base spirit, a citrus element, and some sweetener. To make the drink smokier, swap the base whiskey for this spirit.

8 Chain Restaurants That Serve Exceptional Martinis

staff@tastingtable.com (Brianna Lopez) — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:20:00 +0000

If you're looking for a great martini, you don't have to visit a special bar. Check out one of these chains for a well-made and unique martini.