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7 Essential Gin Cocktails Every Gentleman Should Know
For whatever reason, gin is often seen as a more old-fashioned liquor—or at least somehow quirkier than its less flavorful counterpart, vodka…. Read More
Amy Stewart: Booze and Botany
As a gentleman, you might occasionally appreciate a well-crafted cocktail. But how often to do you actually think about the ingredients? I… Read More
2 Easy Cocktail Garnishes to Dress Up Your Drinks
One of the nice things about classic cocktails is that most of them have very few ingredients—which means they’re easy to make. So it’s… Read More
Tasting the Dram: Your First Scotch Experience
It was about as pleasant as being kicked in the throat by a mule. As he took that deep two-shot swig of… Read More
7 Belly-Warming Holiday Cocktails Every Man Should Taste
When it comes to holiday cocktails, a few things are critically important: First, your holiday cocktail should have booze in it. Egg… Read More
Review: Arctic Chill Muddler
When you think about muddlers, what do you need, really? A big stick with a flat bottom that you can use to… Read More
Q&A: Andrew Snavely of Primer Talks Style and Cocktails
Andrew Snavely is a renaissance man. Not only has he single-handedly created one of the best websites for men around, but he’s also a downright… Read More
How to Make a Martini
Ah, the Martini. A cocktail that’s been a staple of American cocktail culture—from the smoky speakeasy days of prohibition to the legendary… Read More
How to Plan a Perfect Cocktail Party
Planning a perfect cocktail party doesn’t have to be complicated. The essential components to a great cocktail party are: good people, good drinks, and good… Read More
How to Make an Old Fashioned
The Old Fashioned is one of THE classic cocktails, and my absolute go-to drink. It’s a cocktail that every gentleman should know how… Read More
How to Give a Proper Toast
“Seven years bad sex!” Say what? I’m not generally a superstitious person, but when I heard that my ears perked up. I… Read More
7 Classic Cocktails Every Gentleman Should Know
Ditch that Red Bull and Vodka. It’s time to put on your big boy pants and start drinking real cocktails. There comes a time in every… Read More
Rediscovering The Classic Daiquiri: A Mixologist’s Best Friend
I have to admit, I pity the daiquiri. Never has a cocktail been so misunderstood. Most likely, when you hear the word… Read More
Essential Ingredients for Your Home Bar
So you’ve graduated beyond just having one dusty bottle of booze on a shelf that you mix with soda or tonic. Maybe… Read More
Beer Mixology: A New Frontier
When someone says “beer cocktail” you might typically think of classics like the Shandy (beer and ginger ale or lemonade), the Snakebite… Read More
An Essential Book for The Home Mixologist
A young and upcoming mixologist once told me he first learned how to mix cocktails the moment he learned to make fresh… Read More
3 Tips for Ordering Wine Like a Pro
Everyone wants to be “that guy” at the restaurant. The guy who looks at a wine list, confidently surveys his choices, and… Read More
7 Habits of a Successful Bar Crawl
I know what you’re thinking. Walking from one bar to another and drinking with a horde of your friends. How hard could it… Read More
Interpreting the Old Fashioned
For a cocktail that has a special glass named after it, the Old Fashioned isn’t as popular as you would think. Depending… Read More
Put Some Booze in that Mug: How to Make a Hot Toddy
It’s wet and dreary outside. But at The Distilled Man, we’re feeling warm and fuzzy inside. In honor of the pissing rain,… Read More
