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Monday Booze News A new low-abv drink to try, jello shots for St. Patrick's Day, and getting to know Tennessee whiskey

March 8, 2020 by elana Leave a Comment

Monday Booze News: Always with lime wheels // stirandstrain.com

  • First, apparently there are a myriad of ways to clean a wine decanter. Who knew? Well, now you do.
  • St. Patrick’s Day is coming, get to know some single pot whiskey.
  • Don’t forget your Shamrock Shot Glass Top Hat YOLO!
  • And yes, we’re bringing out those Irish Coffee Jello Shots again because WHY NOT?!
  • Confused about Tennessee whiskey? Get your answers here.
  • These are the beers you should be drinking right now.
  • Condensation inside that bottle of booze? Here’s why...
  • Piquette, your new favorite low-abv drink.
  • Need a new rum? Here are some bartender’s picks for most underrated.
  • And finally, 20 homes in Italy got treated to some free wine… from their faucets.

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Monday Booze News All about Chartreuse, sleep where your beer is made, and more tiki mugs you'll want to buy!

March 2, 2020 by elana Leave a Comment

Monday Booze News: poolside at the GCH // stirandstrain.com

  • Happy TIki Mug Monday folks! If you’re into tiki mugs AND the Mandalorian, Tiny Tony has a presale for his Child mug and it’s gonna be cuuuuuute!
  • And if beer is your thing, here’s a pretty new stained glass beer mug that is actually made by TikiFarm.
  • Speaking of beer, would you try a salted beer? We’re going to give it a try.
  • Love Chartreuse? You’re going to need this new book.
  • And if you’re not a big Chartreuse fan, then perhaps this Whiskey Master Class book is more your style?
  • Mocktails are here to stay, probably. Here’s why.
  • We’ve moved on from Japanese whisky. Here’s 5 Japanese gins to try.
  • Had a bit too much at the distillery tasting? Well, now you can sleep there.
  • Thinking about starting your own booze brand? Don’t do it. But if you still want to, check out how these bartenders made the leap.
  • And finally, Aviation Gin is winning at commercials.

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Monday Booze News Presidents Day Drinking Edition

February 17, 2020 by elana Leave a Comment

Monday Booze News: All the Presidents Drinks // stirandstrain.com

  • First! This weekend Cocktail Presets is having a 50% off sale in anticipation for our new Spring Cocktails Series launching later next month. Use code FRIEND50 at checkout!
  • An ATM but for sparkling wine? And it’s FREE?!?!
  • President Harry Truman started every morning off with a glass of bourbon.
  • Yes, I’ve definitely been drawn into a bar for a unique drink, but the amount of times I’ve never finished that drink is.. well, sad.
  • President Teddy Roosevelt enjoyed sipping on Mint Juleps.
  • If you’re in DC, stop into Columbia Room for some amazing sounding classes for cocktails!
  • Madeira was a favorite among our early presidents like John Adams.
  • I’m alllll about amaro in a Tiki cocktail.
  • Champagne was a popular drink of choice for many presidents.
  • And finally: Hey thieves! Maybe don’t get drunk when you’re trying to rob some place.

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Monday Booze News Beer helps reunite dog with owner, pink spirits, and is tofu booze ever coming??

February 10, 2020 by elana Leave a Comment

Monday Booze News: Peachy Keen Cocktails // stirandstrain.com

  • First we’ve rounded up all the pretty colored drinks if you want something nice to make this week that also tastes good.
  • Looking for something pink to drink besides rosé? Try these spirits.
  • Breaking open some wine this week? Should you decant or aerate?
  • Apps and sherry? Heck yes!
  • Need another word for Mocktail? Alcademics has you covered.
  • Still waiting for that Tofu Booze to come out...
  • What’s new in flavored whiskey? Well… these.
  • This new nightclub in Koreatown in LA hurts my eyeballs but I’d still drink there.
  • It’s only a matter of time before someone is distilling pechuga with roadkill and red hot candies.
  • And finally, in ridiculously cute and hopeful news, beer helped reunite owner with long-lost dog.

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Monday Booze News Finding rare booze, yet another use for bacon and cocktails, and bitters from Japan!

February 3, 2020 by elana Leave a Comment

Monday Booze News Electric Drinks // stirandstrain.com

  • For those of you who partied a little too hard last night, and you’re in NYC, get yourself to one of these bars this morning for a Bloody Mary.
  • And maybe make some shot glasses with your leftover bacon??
  • Meehan’s newest project is a little out of the ordinary...
  • Is it more surprising that I don’t think 2 gallons are a lot in a year?
  • These vodkas don’t taste like your ordinary vodkas. And no, they’re not flavored.
  • Finding rare bottles of booze can be hard nowadays. Here’s some tips to help you.
  • Could this be the most accurate jigger EVER?!
  • Get excited about some new bitters. No, really!
  • Instead of flowers this year, nothing says love like a dragon Negroni pin.
  • And finally, of course America would think this novel virus outbreak had to do with beer.

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Monday Booze News Wine in the river, Drinking with Chickens, and Tiki News

January 27, 2020 by elana Leave a Comment

Monday Booze News: it's fresh // stirandstrain.com

We’ll be back to our regularly scheduled booze recipe posts next week, but first… more booze news…

  • First, do you know what a squash is when you’re talking about cocktails? Our latest recipe over at Simply Recipes will explain that AND give you a no ABV cocktail you want to drink this winter.
  • And if you like that, try this tea and tonic drink too!
  • Do you know American Single Malt Whiskey? Here’s your cheat sheet.
  • Remembering Tiki News and the Tiki Revival of the 90s.
  • And now you can go drink like a Caribbean local with these drinks.
  • The Sober Curious movement sees an increase in the UK.
  • Can’t make it to London to visit Tayer + Elementary? You can still make some of their drinks with these recipes.
  • They might be calling it the Red Russian River soon...
  • This twitter thread on drink advertising photos is fantastic.
  • And finally, if you enjoy cocktails, chickens, and fresh ingredients, PRE-ORDER THIS BOOK!!!

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Monday Booze News Booze-less bartenders, using mango pits for syrups, and the 100th anniversary of Prohibition

January 20, 2020 by elana Leave a Comment

Monday Booze News: York Bar Drinks // stirandstrain.com

  • If you’re saving your nonalcoholic drinking for “Sobertober” you can preorder what looks to be an amazing collection of booze-less drinks.
  • Or if you’re looking for nonalcoholic drink options in SF, try these places!
  • Are you surprised that your bartender might also have cut out alcohol?
  • And if you want a NoABV drink at home without a lot of complicated syrups and the like, check out these bottles.
  • I’m thoroughly impressed with the use of mango pits here to make a syrup. Talk about a stainable cocktail pantry!
  • And if you want to stock up your cocktail pantry with more homemade items this year, check out our BUY or DIY series for lots of options.
  • Is Vietnam on your bucket travel list? Here’s some great bars to try while you’re there.
  • Put this on your to-do list… make your perfect Martini.
  • It’s the 100 anniversary of Prohibition. And what a dark time that was...
  • And finally, apparently it’s champagne that will help you live past 100.

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Monday Booze News Meat and cheese pairings, more noABV drinks, and some booze technology

January 13, 2020 by elana Leave a Comment

Monday Booze News: meat and cheese edition // stirandstrain.com

  • First, we rounded up some of our fav non-alcoholic drinks from the site. Check them out!
  • Also, if you’re looking to simplify your cocktails photo editing, we’ve made it even easier to grab one of our Classic Cocktail Presets for Lightroom Desktop and Mobile.
  • AND! I’ve got a brand new shrub recipe up over on Simply Recipes right now. If you like pears and ginger you should be clicking this link right now.
  • While Dry January is helpful to many, it’s also major dollar signs for noABV brands.
  • New year’s goals include knowing more about wine? Then you must read this book.
  • Planning a a happy hour or dinner soon? Check out what wine to drink with what charcuterie.
  • Meat not your thing? How about these cheese and beer pairings!
  • Chill a whole bottle of wine in 3 minutes. Beer in under a minute…. You just gotta wait until October.
  • What makes a perfect Manhattan? Some bartenders weigh in on that.
  • And finally, just because you can order a Baby Yoda cocktail doesn’t mean you should order a Baby Yoda cocktail.

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Monday Booze News The 2019 booze trend wrap up, what's coming in 2020, and drinking expensive booze in an igloo

January 6, 2020 by elana Leave a Comment

Monday Booze News: blank and soda // stirandstrain.com

  • Looking ahead to the next decade, here’s a few trends in drinking that are sure to stick around awhile.
  • And here’s 8 trends to look forward to (please don’t send me to a selfie bar…)!
  • Some drinking resolutions from some drinking experts can be found here.
  • And some additional round ups of what we drank and what was cool in 2019 over here.
  • First, why are you stealing your grandmother’s booze, and second, sure, give me some new options for a nitecap!
  • A private igloo, a $3,000 hot chocolate, gold shavings, New York City… my eyes have rolled so hard I’ve given myself a headache.
  • FINALLY, a science article on whiskey that is actually cool.
  • Like a Manhattan, take a walk through its history.
  • Want more scotch in 2020? Start with these bottles.
  • And finally, that’s not port from the 1800s, that’s pee. Happy New Year everyone!

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Monday Booze News Smoky beer, what rum you should be drinking now, and a drunk racoon

December 16, 2019 by elana Leave a Comment

Monday Booze News: Sugar rims // stirandstrain.com

  • First, if you need to fill a stocking for a booze loving friend, partner, or, I dunno, coworker…then check out our gift guide!
  • Second, like port? You’ll love it in this hot cocktail perfect for the holidays or any cold day of the week.
  • Thinking ahead to NYE, if you’re enjoying some caviar, then try these wines.
  • It’s a Christmas miracle! Tiki drive in will stay open until the summer!
  • Yo HO HO HO here’s a list of rums you should be drinking right now.
  • Man, England gets the best whiskey gifts from Santa.
  • Get yourself a bottle of aquavit and glogg ye shall make!
  • Love this do-over video of the worst Old Fashioned ever made...
  • Like smoky cocktails? Try some smoked beer.
  • And finally, don’t be that drunk racoon that passes out from too much mulled wine this year.

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