home bartending | Strategies Beer

Mixing Beer and Vodka: The Definitive Guide to Turbo-Charging Pints

Mixing beer and vodka is a common practice, but most people get it wrong. Learn the proper ratios and techniques to elevate your pint without ruining the flavor.

Robert Joseph · May 25, 2026 · 7 min read

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Cocktails & Mixology · Home Bartending

Stop Ruining Sangria With Brandy: The Practical Guide to Better Pitchers

Brandy is the unwanted guest at your garden party. Learn why skipping the spirits makes for a more refreshing, fruit-forward sangria.

May 25, 2026 · Madeline Puckette · 8 min

Cocktails & Mixology

Why Rave Party 64 is the Only Retro Cocktail You Need This Summer

The Truth About Rave Party 64 Most drinkers assume that high-concept, neon-colored party drinks are exclusively the domain of cheap, sugar-laden college punch bowls.…

May 25, 2026 · Ale Aficionado · 5 min

Cocktails & Mixology · Home Bartending

Valentine’s Day Drinks That Actually Impress Your Date

Valentine's Day doesn't have to mean syrupy, neon-colored drinks. Here is how to mix sophisticated cocktails that actually respect your palate.

May 25, 2026 · Monica Berg · 8 min

Cocktails & Mixology · Home Bartending

Stop Shooting Fireball: 7 Mixers That Actually Make It Good

Fireball doesn't have to be a bad decision. Learn how to balance its intense sweetness with the right mixers to create a drink actually…

May 25, 2026 · Amanda Barnes · 6 min

Spirits & Liquor

Can You Use Margarita Mix With Vodka? The Hard Truth About Margarita Mix Vodka

The Reality of Mixing Spirits You are standing in front of your open refrigerator on a Friday night, staring at a half-empty bottle of…

May 25, 2026 · Karan Dhanelia · 6 min

Wine & Champagne · wine education

Stop Saving Your Subpar Wine: Why You Should Blend at Home

Think your wine is a finished, sacred object? Think again. We explore the art of home blending to rescue subpar bottles and improve your…

May 25, 2026 · Robert Joseph · 7 min

Cocktails & Mixology · mixology

Stop Apologizing for Sweet Cocktails: The Art of Balance

Think sweet cocktails are just for beginners? Think again. We explore why these drinks are the ultimate test of a bartender's precision and how…

May 25, 2026 · Emma Inch · 8 min

Beverage Culture · whiskey

Stop Ruining Your Bourbon: The Common Mixing Mistakes to Avoid

Stop ruining your good bourbon. Learn how to pair spirits, choose the right mixers, and control dilution to master the art of the perfect…

May 25, 2026 · Karan Dhanelia · 7 min

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