Drinks & Alcohol

The 6 Main Types of Distilled Spirits

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Published: Monday, 22 February 2021 16:07
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The 6 Main Types of Distilled Spirits

There are many distilled spirits available today, though there are just six base liquors that form the foundation of the majority of cocktails and liqueurs. Brandy, gin, rum, tequila, vodka, and whiskey are each unique and have distinct styles within themselves.

Learn the basic characteristics of each of these liquors to give you an understanding of what makes each special and how to use them in drinks.

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What Is a Liquor or Distilled Spirit?

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Published: Monday, 22 February 2021 15:11
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What Is a Liquor or Distilled Spirit?

What are alcoholic spirits, exactly? Basically they’re the biggest, brawniest older brother of the alcohol family. All alcoholic beverages are made by fermenting some form of sugary brew into ethanol and CO2. Because yeast can only ferment so much before alcohol levels become toxic to them, we have to distill (or physically separate out the water) to get higher alcohol concentrations. And that’s why “spirits” are differentiated in two ways: they’re distilled, and they have higher average ABVs, from around 20% to as high as 80 or 90% ABV (most spirits fall somewhere much closer to the middle).

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20 Great Cocktail Recipes You Should Know

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Published: Wednesday, 24 February 2021 08:35
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20 Great Cocktail Recipes You Should Know

Here are all the great cocktail recipes and alcoholic drinks you should know how to make, from the margarita to the whiskey sour. For traditionalists who like to keep things simple, these tried-and-true recipes will guarantee your drink is made perfectly.

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11 Best Cocktail Mixers With Recipe

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Published: Tuesday, 23 February 2021 19:07
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Top 11 Best Cocktail Mixers With Recipe

Enjoying a high-quality cocktail at home no longer requires a costly investment in bitters, liqueurs, and obscure base spirits. The range of bartender-quality, ready-to-drink cocktails has never been better. 

From the perfect Moscow Mule to a Bourbon Barrel Aged Old Fashioned, drinking well at at home has never been easier thanks to these talented makers.

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