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3 Cocktails Women Love
When you have a special lady friend over to your house, isn’t nice to be able to offer her a drink? Of… Read More
7 Cookbooks Every Man Should Own
I have a confession to make. I’m a big food nerd. I love cooking. I love eating. I love recipes. Some guys… Read More
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
Slow-Cooker Mexican BBQ Pork Sandwich with Jalapeño Slaw
Nothing says “man food” like pork barbeque, and having a great recipe to make and share with friends will almost certainly give… 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
50 Awesome Subscription Boxes for Men
MAY 17, 2018 UPDATE: We are in the process of updating this list to remove old subscription boxes and add new ones…. Read More
Guy’s Night Refined: A Man’s Guide to Entertaining at Home
So, you’re having your buddies over. A night to ditch the lady-friends and have some fun with the guys at your place…. Read More
How to Grill a Turkey
Deep frying turkeys and cooking them alternate ways is all the rage around the holidays. The risk of fire is concerning, at… Read More
Grilling Gear Checklist: 18 Barbecue Tools Every Man Needs
Spring is here! As the weather get nicer, you can’t help but get excited about heading outdoors for a good old fashioned barbecue…. 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
How to Carve a Chicken
For whatever reason, carving meat is a right of passage for men—especially when it’s a holiday or a special occasion. Whether it’s… 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 Cook a Perfect Steak
There’s nothing quite as manly as cooking a steak. Yet surprisingly, most guys can’t do it very well. Handling meat is one… 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
How to Get the Most From Your Butcher: 10 Tips
Rob Levitt of The Butcher & Larder shares an insider’s perspective. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably heard the… 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
3 One-Pot Meals Every Guy Should Know How to Cook
A lot of guys like one-pot meals because they’re just easy. You’ve got your whole meal–your meat, your veggies, your carbs–all in… 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
8 Tips to Improve your Grilling
Grilling over a charcoal barbecue is one of those classic skills that every guy should have. Yet many guys don’t take the… 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
How to Make Perfect Cross-Hatch Grill Marks
A lot of people think that they already know how to grill like Bobby Flay. It’s true that pretty much anyone can… 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
