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The Tequila Cocktails Every Serious Drinker Should Know (And Why They Work)

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From the Margarita to the Paloma, these are the tequila cocktails worth understanding, making, and drinking well. A guide for NZ drinkers.

The Rum Cocktails You Should Be Making Instead (Or As Well As) the Mojito

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The Mojito is just the start. Discover five brilliant rum cocktails worth making at home, with real recipes and specific bottles to look for in NZ.

The Amaretto Sour Recipe: How to Make the Grown-Up Version Worth Drinking

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The amaretto sour gets a serious upgrade. Learn how to make the grown-up version with bourbon, lemon, and egg white — properly balanced and worth drinking.

The Whisky Sour Recipe: Egg White In or Out? Here’s the Honest Answer

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The whisky sour is one of the great classic cocktails. Here's how to make it perfectly, with or without egg white, plus NZ whisky options.

Five Bottles, Endless Cocktails: The Smarter Way to Stock a Home Bar

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Five bottles is all you need to make a dozen great cocktails at home. Here's exactly which ones to buy and what you can do with them.

The Old Fashioned Recipe: Three Ingredients, No Shortcuts, No Apologies

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The real Old Fashioned is just three ingredients. Here's how to make it properly, what goes wrong, and which NZ whiskies work beautifully in the glass.
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Five Bottles, Endless Cocktails: The Smarter Way to Stock a Home Bar

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Five bottles is all you need to make a dozen great cocktails at home. Here's exactly which ones to buy and what you can do with them.

Irish Whiskey Explained: What Makes It Genuinely Different from Scotch

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Irish whiskey has a distinct character all its own. Here's what sets it apart from Scotch, how it's made, and what to try if you're just getting started.

Baileys Irish Cream: What It Actually Is and the Best Ways to Drink It

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Baileys is one of the world's most recognised liqueurs. Here's what's actually in it, why it works, and the best ways to drink it in New Zealand.

From a Handful of Distilleries to More Than 100: The Story Behind the NZ Gin Boom

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NZ gin went from almost nothing to over 60 distilleries in roughly a decade. Here's the real story of how it happened and which producers shaped it.

Mezcal vs Tequila: The Real Differences (And Why They Both Deserve a Place in Your Glass)

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Mezcal vs tequila — what actually sets them apart? This plain-English guide covers production, flavour, and what to try first in New Zealand.

Japanese Whisky Is Not a Trend. It’s a Shift in How New Zealanders Drink Whisky.

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Japanese whisky has earned its place on the world stage — and NZ drinkers are catching on fast. Here's what makes it worth your attention this spring.
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