Livio Lauro It's no secret that beer and spirits are usually associated with St. Patrick's Day. For some, this holiday might just be another example of lively people taking advantage of a celebration, there is a solid reason why alcohol...

Welcome 2022! Another “interesting” year is behind us as we open the door to new things. I am no detective, but common sense tells me that 2022 is a year that likely promises more innovation in the Ready to...

Not sure what to drink? The Cocktail Matchmaker and the 2nd Edition of “The 12 Cocktails” book are here! This past weekend Armando Rosario and I and clicked “send” and took took a deep breath. The final email to our...

November 24th is National Espresso Day and if you’re looking to celebrate this bold day by making a cocktail using Espresso look no further. The recipe: 2 oz (60ml) Vodka 0.5 oz (15ml) Coffee Liqueur 0.5 oz (15 ml) Freshly Brewed Espresso 1 oz...

“Falling” Into A Few Autumn Cocktails Livio Lauro Just this past week I was lucky enough to acquire another old cocktail book collection. Most of these timepieces are still in the two large boxes that I used to bring them back...

A Fall "Beertail" While easy-drinking lagers are popular spring and summer go-to beers, as we transition into fall an Amber Ale is a good fall option.  Amber Ales feature caramel malt flavors, and a medium hop bitterness. This style of...

The story of Oktoberfest by, Livio Lauro I just love the sound of the word Oktoberfest! When this season comes around I can’t help but start craving beer, bratwurst, and a soft pretzel! The main theme behind Oktoberfest is the celebration...

Master Your Ash with a Negroni Week pairing! by, Michael Przydzial, host of Master Your Ash Negroni Week has arrived and what better pairing than a cigar! Take a peek at my interview with Matt Booth from Room101 cigars where we...

Happy Negroni Week by, Livio Lauro As we are into day 3 of my favorite cocktail week, I wanted to give a quick rundown of this 7-day celebration that helps provide money for charities around the world. For one week, bars and...

A show about how a Master Mixologist, Spirits Judge & BIG-TIME Cigar Enthusiast pairs cigars with all different types of beverages. "I’ve spent the last fifteen + years in the alcohol & hospitality industry alongside many cigar industry professionals and...

Your Cloudy Whisky Isn’t Flawed Have you dropped ice into a glass of whisky and it turned cloudy? Don’t worry, this isn’t faulty product. It’s whisky that is non-chill filtered, and it’s sought after by enthusiasts. Most bottles of whisky that...