Rich Manning

4 days ago | vinepair.com | Rich Manning

Bourbon drinks are staples of the modern cocktail movement, from the classic Old Fashioned to the contemporary Gold Rush. The spirit’s subtle sweetness and nuanced oaky notes play nicely with myriad modifiers and liqueurs, and this interplay can result in delicious drinks of remarkable character and depth. If you’re a bourbon fan, it’s likely you have a favorite bourbon cocktail. You’re equally likely to think there’s at least one overhyped bourbon cocktail in existence.

1 week ago | vinepair.com | Rich Manning

There’s a term used to describe American suburbs: bedroom communities. The phrase evokes images of quiet towns dotted with strip malls, chain restaurants, and cultural malaise. These are towns where adults go to buy a single-family home, raise children, coach their kid’s Little League team, and grill meat on their deck during the summer. These are all pleasant activities. They are also towns where, for the longest time, craft cocktails were tough to find.

1 week ago | vinepair.com | Rich Manning

“Have you tried this?” is one of the sweetest phrases a bourbon fan can hear for several reasons. First, it means you’re probably hanging out with another person who’s into the category. Also, there’s a pretty good chance that whatever is being poured is an underhyped label that’s flown under your radar. There’s no shame in this, of course. After all, the bourbon category is massive. The good news here is that initial sip may be all it takes for you to discover a new favorite.

2 weeks ago | vinepair.com | Rich Manning

Summer’s coming, and with it arrives the timeless ritual of plunging your hand into an ice-filled cooler in search of something cold and crisp. In that moment, nothing hits quite like a cheap beer. No need for bells, whistles, or double dry-hopping — just easygoing refreshment in its purest form.

3 weeks ago | vinepair.com | Rich Manning

The classic Daiquiri recipe doesn’t involve a blender or a mound of shaved ice. It simply consists of three ingredients: rum, sugar, and lime. It provides the perfect balance of tart and sweet when made correctly. It also looks easy to make on paper, but it takes immense skill to perfect. Meet a bartender who makes a Daiquiri with pinpoint balance, and you’ve found a bartender you can trust with any drink order.