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Spirits List: 2 Best Vodkas For A Gimlet

February 20, 2018

A gimlet, made with vodka or gin, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup, is a simple and refreshing cocktail. Since the ingredients are sparse, a spotlight is placed on the quality of the base spirit and its ability to meld with the other ingredients to create the ideal sour. These 2 spirits make the best vodka gimlets, hands down.

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Spirits List: Best Whiskeys For A Manhattan

January 2, 2018

The Manhattan is one of the most classic of classic cocktails. Traditionally made with rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, and Angostura bitters, the quality of a silky straight up Manhattan is largely dependant upon its whiskey, here we list the 8 best spirits for a classic Manhattan.

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Spirits List: Best Gins For A Gin Bramble

December 8, 2017

Superior spirits generally make superior cocktails, but there’s a lot more to consider when trying to find the best spirit for each recipe. This year’s gin cocktail was the Gin Bramble, a combination of gin, lemon juice, simple syrup and creme de mure, a blackberry flavored liqueur for a sweet-tart and refreshing beverage. These 6 gins scored 4.5 out of 5 stars or higher, creating drop dead delicious drinks.

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Spirits List: Best Rums For A Daiquiri

November 10, 2017

We’ve uncovered the 5 best rums that scored 4.5 or higher out of 5 stars that make superb cocktails.

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