Why the World’s Best Bartenders Obsess Over Ice The most influential ingredient in a cocktail is often the one that vanishes. Ice is not frozen décor. It chills the drink, contributes water, changes its texture, alters how aromas reach the nose and determines how the...
The Bartender’s Tequila Test: What a Great Tequila Has to Do Once It Leaves the Tasting Glass A tequila can taste beautiful neat. Then the bartender gets hold of it. Fresh lime arrives. Ice starts melting. Sweetness enters the drink. Grapefruit soda brings...
The Tequila Appellation of Origin: Why It Matters More Than Most Tequila Drinkers Realize Every authentic bottle of tequila carries a passport. You can’t see it on the label, but it’s there. Long before the cork is removed, before the first aroma of cooked...
