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Clam Juice: The Secret Ingredient for Better Bloody Caesars and Savory Cocktails

Clam Juice Drinks: The Best Bloody Caesar Recipes with Stu's   If you've never tried clam juice in your drinks, you're missing out. These savory cocktails are way better than sweet, fruity drink...

Best Non Alcoholic Whiskey & Bourbon: Zero Proof Alternatives Worth Trying

Non Alcoholic Whiskey   Non-alcoholic whiskey and bourbon aren't about skipping alcohol or checking a box. They're about keeping the ritual. The glassware. The ice. The slow pour. The moment wh...

Does Tonic Water Have Sugar? Nutrition, and Health Facts

Does Tonic Water Contain Sugar?   Tonic water has always been about balance. Bitter quinine. Bright citrus. A touch of sweetness to hold it all together. But somewhere along the way, most tonic ...

What Is Tonic Syrup? The Shortcut to Better Drinks

What Is Tonic Syrup?   Tonic syrup is tonic water minus the water. That's it. A concentrated syrup made from botanicals, citrus, sweetener, and (usually) quinine. Mix it with sparkling water to ...

Shrub Drink: The Complete Guide to Making Drinking Vinegars

Shrub Drink Recipes   You've probably walked past shrub syrups at the farmers market without a second glance. Maybe you've seen "drinking vinegar" on a cocktail menu and wondered who in their ri...

Yuzu Juice for Cocktails: The Japanese Citrus That's Changing Home Bars

Yuzu Juice   If you've ever had a cocktail at a Japanese restaurant and thought, "What is that citrus flavor?" it was probably yuzu. Yuzu juice is having a moment in American cocktail culture, a...

What Is Orgeat Syrup? The Mai Tai's Secret Almond Ingredient

  What is Orgeat Syrup?   Orgeat syrup is a sweet, creamy almond syrup made from almonds, sugar, and orange flower water (or rose water). It has a milky appearance, a rich nutty flavor, and a...

Zero Proof Meaning: What does zero-proof mean? Full Beverage Guide

What does zero proof mean? A Stu’s Kitchen guide to zero-proof beverages What is the zero proof meaning? It has become one of the most talked-about terms in modern drinking culture, but it's als...

Celery Salt: The Bartender's Secret to Better Bloody Marys

Celery Salt Guide   Celery salt is a blend of ground celery seeds and salt, and it's the unsung hero of the Bloody Mary. That distinctive savory, slightly bitter edge you taste in a great Bloody...

Keto Bloody Mary: The Zero-Carb Mix That Changes Everything

Keto Bloody Mary: The Zero-Carb Mix That Changes Everything Most Bloody Mary mixes knock you out of ketosis with a single drink. The tomato juice alone can run 8-10g of carbs per serving, and that'...