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So, here’s the great thing about the martini: It can be as simple or as complicated as you want it to be. Heck, for many people, a gin or vodka martini is a chilled glass with—well—gin or vodka in it. Maybe you drop a little vermouth in there. Or maybe an olive or a cocktail…

If you’ve gone looking for a bottle of Chartreuse at your favorite liquor store lately, you’ve probably found an empty spot on the shelf where this specialty spirit is supposed to be. That’s because there is currently a worldwide paucity, and it’s causing cocktail bars and restaurants to rethink and rejigger their cocktail menus in…

Because we are immersed in the world of cocktails, we at Downtime Cocktails like spending time in bars. In fact, we have to spend time in bars. It’s a critical part of our R&D and our sales and marketing strategy. One of the most fun things to do when sitting at a bar is to…

Add Some Scandi Sizzle to Your Warm Weather Cocktails Ahh, summer cocktails. Just thinking about them can lower your blood pressure.  As summer approaches, it’s time to dust off the ice chests and tune up the fridge so you can enjoy cool, refreshing beverages when the thermometer starts to rise. Summer’s not only about staying…

“2023 Is the Year of Aquavit.” That was the headline of an article published by The Verge earlier this year. According to the article—in which notable chefs, winemakers, and mixologists were asked what they believe will take the food and drink industry by storm in 2023— the conclusion was that “2023 is going to be…

It may sound like the most recent fad, but making cocktails with mushrooms is not a new thing. True, there has been a recent spike in popularity (HBO’s smash hit “The Last of Us”?), but adventurous and talented mixologists have, in fact, been crafting cocktails with mushroom elements for years now. Mushrooms are a versatile…

We just celebrated National Cocktail Day, so we thought we’d dedicate this post to Tales of the Cocktail Foundation, which is one of the world’s leaders in education, support, and advancement of the cocktail and beverage community. Each year, TOTC hosts one of the industry’s best-known (and best-attended) events in New Orleans, Louisiana. Seminars, competitions,…

Cocktail trends tend to change frequently, influenced by popular culture, social media, and food fads. Some cocktails just never seem to make it back into the limelight, which is a shame because there are lots of “forgotten” cocktails” that are really great. Here are six cocktails we think you should explore and reconsider in the…

Any artisan or craftsperson will tell you that you can’t create great things without the proper tools. When it comes to making great cocktails, it’s as important as ever to be equipped with the items that will best help you achieve your cocktail vision. The most essential bar accessories are relatively simple to find and…

Whenever you travel, it’s always a good idea to focus as much as possible on experiencing the local styles, sights, and flavors. Learning about local customs, eating foods made with local ingredients, and drinking beverages that are either made locally or enjoyed specifically in that location, often make for the most satisfying, eye-opening, and palate-enriching…