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Making Beer Cocktails with Grape-Based Spirit, RAYS Spirit

There are endless ways to enjoy RAYS spirits but I prefer it mixed up in beer cocktails. Read this guide to learn about the unique spirit and to get my favorite beer pairings!

Austin, Cider, Spirits, & Wine, Where to Drink in Austin

Apples of Our Eyes: a Guide to Austin Cider

Cider is one of the best gluten-free options for those who appreciate craft beverages. Lucky for them (and everyone else!), Austin is blooming with cider right now. So here’s my updated guide to all things Austin cider.

Cider, Spirits, & Wine, Tastes

10 Spirits to Help You Break Out of Your Cocktail Comfort Zone

2019 San Antonio Cocktail Conference Recap So the 2019 San Antonio Cocktail Conference just wrapped and boy was it a whirlwind of a weekend. I spent two full days tasting,…

Cider, Spirits, & Wine, Stories

A Love Letter to Rum Inspired by Flor de Caña Rum

Rum, you know you always have a special place in my bar cart, no matter how crowded it gets. Trends come and go, and I love experimenting with others, but you’re the one I’ll always go back to.

Cider, Spirits, & Wine

A Peek into Monkey Shoulder’s 2018 Ultimate Bartender Championship

On Tuesday, at Nickel City in Austin, TX, 22 of Texas’s best bartenders competed in Liquor.com’s 2018 Ultimate Bartender Championship sponsored by Monkey Shoulder Blended Malt Scotch Whisky. The competition went five rounds, testing the skills that pay the bills with the grand champion headed to the Athens Bar Show in Greece.

Austin, Cider, Spirits, & Wine, Where to Drink in Austin

11 Local Made Austin Spirits and Where to Get Them

It must be that sweet, sweet hill country water, because distilleries both big and small, in Austin are putting out some of the best spirits in the country. There’s nearly a dozen distilleries in Austin and surrounding areas, with more always popping up. Some of these local made Austin spirits have taprooms, and some don’t. Either way, I thought it’d be fun to create a guide for you featuring the best distilleries in Austin. So check out these easy, but in-depth guide to spirits and distilleries in Hill Country. There’s a little something for everyone, so drink up, Austin!

Cider, Spirits, & Wine, Happenings

Everything I Loved and Learned at the 2018 San Antonio Cocktail Conference

The San Antonio Cocktail Conference is a 5-day long celebration of cocktails. With the top experts and bartenders around the country hosting educational seminars, crafting incredible cocktails, and finishing it off with some of the best parties you’ll ever attend. Here’s what to you need to know about the San Antonio Cocktail Conference, plus the 3 big trends I’m predicting for 2018!

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