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Ready-to-Drink vs. Concentrate: What's Actually in Your Bloody Mary Mix

Most bloody mary mixes on the shelf are ready-to-drink. You open the bottle, pour, add vodka, done. That's the entire experience. A concentrate works differently. It's just the seasoning, the spice...

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 is not about skipping alcohol or checking a box. It is about keeping the ritual. The glassware. The ice. The slow pour. The moment where you pause before the first sip. For a ...

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?

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

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

  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, and for good...

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

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...