True story: up until last week, I didn’t think I liked Campari. My initial dismissal tied into my basic understanding that it was bitter, and the belief that I’m not so into bitter flavor profiles for my cocktails. But while Campari is bitter, it’s also pretty complex. And when balanced with the right accompanying ingredients,…
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Scotch Cocktails in the Wild
What a month! July sure has been a scorcher—but we hope that Summer Scotch cocktails have helped you keep your cool these past few weeks. Putting together the monthly roundup of images, we saw that the Night Fighter was by far the most popular—must have been that awesome flamed zest garnish! Was it your favorite cocktail, too?…
Bitters—Believe it
Ever get a stomachache and drink a combo of club soda and bitters to help with the nausea? If you have, you know it’s an effective strategy; if you haven’t, give it a try next time! Bitter flavors stimulate optimal digestion, so they’re great not only after, but also before, a meal. No need to…
Cachaça-ing the Dream
While the entire world flocks to Brazil this August for the summer games, we’re transporting you there “in spirit” with cachaça cocktails! Brazil’s most common distilled alcoholic beverage (they have over 5,000 different brands of the stuff!) is similar to rum, but distinct too. If you’re not too familiar with this liquor, check out our…
Bubbly Cocktails in the Wild!
Cheers, everyone! We hope you’ve all had many occasions to raise a glass and a delightful start to the summer. Our Celebrate with Bubbles Box was perfect for toasting to all of life’s pleasures. For your enjoyment, we’ve got the monthly roundup of images from our community of subscribers enjoying their June cocktails. Use #shakerandspoon to…
Summer Scotch
As the real heat of summer quickly approaches and we tell you about our next box—which, let’s face it, probably isn’t what you expected—we can imagine you scratching your head and wondering: Scotch in the summer, really? Well, we say: Heck, yeah! Add some seasonal fruits, like peaches and strawberries, and suddenly this spirit becomes…
Vodka Cocktails in the Wild
Happy Memorial Day! We hope that everyone has had a relaxing long weekend filled with family, food, fun, and of course, cocktails! And on that note, today we’ve got the monthly roundup of images from our community of subscribers enjoying their May cocktails from Vodka, Adventures, and Spring, Oh My! Under Sage Drinking via @shelrael Ralston’s Black Peppered Old…
Celebrate with Bubbles
F. Scott Fitzgerald once said: “Too much of anything is bad, but too much Champagne is just right”—and we wholeheartedly agree! Incidentally, our newest Celebrate with Bubbles Box is just right for celebrating your springtime special occasions. In the Kumquat Whynot?, kumquats add a sweet and bitter mouthfeel while raspberries bring a touch of texture,…
(Closed) Garden Party GIVEWAY!
Spring is such a lovely time of year—what better way to celebrate the warm weather, beautiful blooms, and flavors of the season than with a garden party?! We’ve teamed up with Jessica of LuxeandtheLady to send one lucky winner a free box of Vodka, Adventures, and Spring, Oh My! You know you want to take…
Amber Rum Cocktails in the Wild
Here’s a roundup of images from our community of subscribers enjoying their April Amber Rum Box cocktails! Which cocktail was your favorite? Tell us in the comments!
Vodka, Adventures, and Spring, Oh My!
We hope you’re sitting down, because this may be our most exciting box reveal yet! It’s the first one since Russell Davis—former co-star of and expert on Spike TV’s Bar Rescue and Nightclub & Bar’s 2012 Bartender of the Year—joined our team as Chief Cocktail Officer! We’re calling it Vodka, Adventures, and Spring, Oh My!,…
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