Party Drinks
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Batch Cocktails: Serve 12 Guests Without Stress
Learn how to scale batch cocktails for parties of 12 or more. Formulas, dilution tips, and a ready-to-use planning table inside.
SA Simone Ardley · Jul 11, 2026
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Party Drinks
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How to Batch Cocktails for a Party
How to batch cocktails for a party without watering them down — the dilution rule pros use, a scaling formula, and what to mix fresh at service.
TM Theo Marchetti · Jul 5, 2026
Garnishes
5 min read
The Citrus Twist: A Garnish That Actually Changes the Drink
How to cut and express a citrus twist, why the oils matter more than the peel, and which twist belongs on which cocktail — a practical garnish guide.
LF Lena Fitzgerald · Jul 4, 2026
Spirits & Liqueurs
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How to Build a Starter Home Bar With Just 6 Bottles
The six bottles that unlock dozens of classic cocktails, why each one earns its shelf space, and the order to buy them in for a starter home bar.
PD Priya Deshmukh · Jul 3, 2026
Mixology
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Shaking vs Stirring: When to Do Which (and Why It Matters)
A clear rule for when to shake and when to stir a cocktail — what each technique does to dilution, texture, and temperature, plus how to do both well.
TM Theo Marchetti · Jul 2, 2026
Cocktail Recipes
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5 Three-Ingredient Cocktails That Punch Above Their Weight
Five balanced, three-ingredient cocktails you can build with a basic bar — exact ratios, why each one works, and how to riff on them.
NA Nadia Alvarez · Jul 1, 2026