Swig and Swill-Cocktail Recipes

Owen McConnell
The Complete Guide to Make the Most Out of Your New Oak Barrel

The Complete Guide to Make the Most Out of Your New Oak Barrel

Oak is a mysterious matter. No other material has shaped the world of wine, spirits, beer, and cocktails like oak. Still, this contribution to the realm of alcoholic beverages is more complicated than you might think, there’s a lot behind it — history, science, technology, and above all flavor.

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Owen McConnell
CHARENTES SHRUB

CHARENTES SHRUB

You've got to try this great spring cocktail! This drink originally belongs to David Delaney who works in Boston as a bartender. With this cocktail he won Imbibe Magazine Cover Cocktail contest

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Owen McConnell
10 New Orleans Cocktails That Changed the World

10 New Orleans Cocktails That Changed the World

For a good drink, there’s no place like The Big Easy. New Orleans has a rich, intricate history of entwining stories around creole food, jazz, celebration, and multicultural heritage. Talking about mixed drinks, the city has a special significance; some of the most famous cocktails were created here. Heres our top 10 list.

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Owen McConnell
The Classic Manhattan

The Classic Manhattan

This drink is my holiday go to. Sit by the fire, feet up after eating more than you fair share of leftovers, watching die hard after everyone else has gone to bed.

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