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Another episode, another multi-generational Italian liqueur producer named Matteo.

This week on Barrel to Bottle we're sampling tequila and making cocktails with El Mexicano's Léon Bañuelos Jr.

Shaken or stirred? Gin or vodka? Garnish? Espresso? There are many ways to make a Martini, this week we're trying out a few popular recipes and making up a few of our own.

Summer is almost here, so there's no better time to explore refreshing and bright gins and the cocktails that make them shine.

The weather is warming up, so it's time to nail down your Paloma recipe. 

The Sazerac is a quick, easy cocktail that transports you to Mardi Gras.

Barrel to Bottle counts down Whisky Advocate's Top 20 of 2024

A riff on the Adonis, a classic Sherry cocktail, this super simple delight impresses with its complexity, drinkability and wonderful holiday aromatics. It’s a perfect substitute for a Manhattan, if you are looking to serve something with a little less oomph without sacrificing flavor. A must try along side a holiday feast!  

Get your biceps ready, it's time to stir and shake some cocktails. Impress your friends and family with these fancy techniques to take your home mixology game to the next level.