Tom Blake
Professional Bartender
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How to
Make Vodka
Vodka is a neutral spirit that is usually not aged and can be made from grains, potatoes, sugars, and fruits that are fermented to produce alcohol. Home brewers should take extreme caution during the distilling process t...
How to
Make Alcohol from Common Table Sugar
Many people are attracted to the idea of making their own alcoholic beverages. Luckily, it is straightforward and inexpensive to make alcohol from table sugar (sucrose). You need a fermentation vessel, sugar, and yeast f...
How to
Take a Shot of Liquor
Taking a shot with a friend or group of friends can be a unique bonding experience. However, getting it all down in one gulp can be challenge. With the right technique, you can take a shot without gagging or wanting to t...
The Best Ways to Drink Whiskey: Everything You Need to Know
Learn how to drink whiskey straight or in a cocktail Whiskey is a type of alcoholic beverage distilled from grain mash or malt and aged in wooden barrels. Whiskey drinkers appreciate whiskey for its variety of flavors, ...
How to
Order a Drink at a Bar
Ordering a drink at a bar can be very intimidating if you aren’t familiar with the process. Fortunately, with a little practice, you can order a drink like a seasoned expert. First, choose what kind of drink you want t...
How to Enjoy Gin: Straight, on the Rocks, & More
Learn how to enjoy gin with (or without) other ingredientsGin’s bold, botanical flavors like juniper and citrus give it a foresty, herbal taste that works well both on its own and in a cocktail. There are tons of ways ...
How to
Serve Limoncello
Limoncello, a popular Italian liquor, has a sweet and refreshing flavor that makes it pleasant to drink in the summer and after dinner. It doesn’t have lemon juice in it but instead gets its flavor from lemon peel, so ...
How to
Drink Kahlua
Kahlua is a delicious liqueur that adds dash of sweetness to anything you add it to. You can try this drink in a variety of classic cocktails, including a White Russian, Black Russian, or an indulgent Mudslide. Kahlua is...
How to
Make a Baby Guinness
A Baby Guinness is a "shooter" or small alcoholic drink poured to look just like a Guinness Stout. By using a coffee liqueur and an Irish cream, you can recreate the iconic look of a Guinness' dark body and creamy head.
How to Make Your Own Gin at Home
A complete guide to making unique gins like a proGin is a delicious spirit enjoyed by many all around the world! Making gin is a really fun activity to do with some friends, and it also allows you to get as creative as y...
How to
Drink Jameson
Jameson is a popular and flexible Irish whiskey that tastes great "neat" (with nothing added) or as part of a mixed drink or shot. It's a "clean" whiskey that isn't muddled by too many flavors. It goes well with spicy, t...
How to
Make Hunch Punch
Hunch Punch, also known as Jungle Juice or Purple Jesus, is a potent cocktail. The cocktail is extremely popular on college campuses mostly for its strength, but some also enjoy its delicious, fruity taste. But you don't...
How to
Enjoy the Taste of Beer
If you've tried beer in the past and didn't enjoy it, that doesn't necessarily mean you're not a beer person. You may just need to acquire a taste for it. Fortunately, you can learn to enjoy the taste of beer while havin...
How to
Make Low‐Calorie Vodka Drinks
Many people choose vodka when they want to drink liquor, and there are nearly as many types of vodka cocktails out there as people who drink them. Variety is great, but many cocktail options are filled to the brim with c...
How to
Serve Sangria
Cold sangria is the perfect drink for warm summer nights, while hot sangria will warm you up on a frosty winter evening. The rich, complex flavors of fruit, wine, and liquor make for a delicious beverage any time of year...
How to
Make Cheap Vodka Taste Better
Top shelf spirits, like premium vodkas, can be expensive. But if you've bought bargain vodka only to realize that its taste is barely tolerable, don't panic. Before throwing it away and wasting the money you've spent on ...
How to
Make a Cocktail
Cocktails come in many variations, but they all combine alcohol with some type of mixer, like juice or soda. To make your own version, you can muddle fruit or herbs in the bottom of cocktail shaker, then add your preferr...
How to
Order Beer
Beer is a great beverage that you can enjoy at a bar, pub, restaurant, or other fun venue. Trying different types of beer when you are out is a good way to find out which ones you like. If you're ordering beer with frien...
How to
Drink Cognac
Cognac, made in the Charente region of France, is a luxurious grape-based liquor that is enjoyed all around the world for its rich, spiced flavor. Nicer cognacs are usually enjoyed without mixers or ice. First, pour a sm...
The Best Ways to Store Vodka at Home
Keeping your alcohol fresh in the fridge, freezer, and elsewhereDistilled spirits like vodka are known for their long shelf life, and while it's true that you can store vodka for an extended period of time, there's still...
