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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 Clam juice belongs in your drinks. These savory cocktails beat sweet, fruity ones when you're hosting brunch or hanging out with friends...

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 have sugar? Yes, and usually a lot of it. Tonic water is built on a balance of bitter quinine, citrus, and enough sweetness to hold it together. 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 creat...

Shrub Drink: The Complete Guide to Making Drinking Vinegars

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 right mind would drink vine...

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

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 subtle floral aroma. If you've ...

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

A Stu’s Kitchen guide to zero-proof beverages What is the zero proof meaning? It has become a common term in modern drinking culture, and it's often misunderstood. Zero-proof beverages now show up ...

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

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 Mary? That's celery sa...

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'...