When someone asks for “whats a vodka white,” they’re usually looking for one of two very common vodka cocktails, or they’re using a colloquialism that’s slightly off-kilter. It’s not a standard drink name, but rather a descriptor. Most often, they mean a Vodka Soda (vodka with soda water, making a clear, ‘white’ by transparency drink) […]
Did you know the enthusiastic cheer ‘Atta Boy!’ has roots in late 19th-century American sports, evolving from ‘that’s a boy’ to become a widely recognized expression of encouragement, a spirit craft breweries have wholeheartedly embraced for their beers? When you hear ‘whats atta’ in a beer conversation, it’s most likely a reference to ‘Atta Boy’ […]
Despite popular belief, serving a whiskey ‘neat’ doesn’t strictly mean serving it at room temperature, nor does it preclude a single drop of water. What a whiskey neat truly signifies is a pour directly from the bottle, unchilled, without ice or any other mixers, focusing solely on the spirit’s undiluted character. It’s the closest you […]
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Whats Broken Window Serenade About: Unpacking Whiskey Myers’ Haunting Ballad You’ve likely heard Whiskey Myers’ “Broken Window Serenade” and are trying to pin down its exact narrative, probably after a few listens left you with a strong feeling but no clear plot. The song is fundamentally about the haunting memory of a lost love, specifically […]
Clamato is not just a quirky name; it’s the single reason Canada has a national cocktail, the Caesar, which sells over 400 million units annually, yet many people outside the country have no idea this popular mixer contains actual clam broth. So, what’s Clamato? It is a commercially produced beverage that blends tomato juice with […]
Clamato juice is a savory, flavored tomato juice blend distinguished by its inclusion of clam broth, along with a unique mix of spices and seasonings. It is most famously known as the essential, non-negotiable ingredient for an authentic Caesar cocktail, providing a distinct umami and briny depth that plain tomato juice simply cannot replicate. What […]
What’s a Cordial? Understanding the Sweet & Boozy Truth Asking “what’s cordial” is often like asking “what’s a spirit” – the term means different things to different people, depending on where they grew up and whether they’re looking for a drink or a mixer. For the dropt.beer reader, who’s likely interested in the alcoholic side […]
When you’re trying to figure out what’s dry red wine, you’re likely encountering the most common style of red wine available. Simply put, a dry red wine is a red wine that contains little to no residual sugar, meaning it doesn’t taste sweet. This definition encompasses the vast majority of red wines you’ll find on […]