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

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

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

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

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

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.
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How to Taste Whisky Properly (And Actually Taste Something)

Learn how to taste whisky properly with this step-by-step guide. From nosing to finish, get more from every glass — no experience needed.
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