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Cocktail Recipes | November 06, 2026

Binny's Home Bartender: The Beskgroni Cocktail

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• thanksgiving

A Negroni riff that dials up the bitterness while balancing sweetness. A complex cocktail makes an excellent pre-dinner aperitif or a flavorful drink to sip while preparing a meal for family and friends.

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Cocktail Recipes | November 02, 2026

Binny's Home Bartender: November Twilight Cider Cocktail

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• holiday entertaining
• thanksgiving
• cider
• fall cocktails

Bid fall farewell with this friendly sweater weather warmer. Great for a get together around the fire pit, or if you are like us, waiting to put up outdoor decorations until it's cold, it'll keep you toasty while you string up the holiday lights.

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Cocktail Recipes | November 02, 2026

Binny's Home Bartender: Frozen Turkey Dessert Cocktail

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• coffee
• holiday cocktails
• holiday entertaining
• dessert
• thanksgiving

Everyone deserves a delicious boozy treat during the holidays! The "Frozen Turkey" is perfect for football Sundays, Friendsgiving, and unwinding after a long day of holiday preparations and shopping.

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Spirits | January 23, 2026

So You Bought a Bottle of...Absinthe - Barrel to Bottle Chases the Green Fairy

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• absinthe
• cocktails
• cocktail classics

You bought some absinthe for a cocktail, but now what do you do with the rest of the bottle?

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Beer | November 21, 2025

Beers, Wines and Cocktails - Barrel to Bottle Bartends Your Thanksgiving

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You worry about the food, let Barrel to Bottle worry about the beer, wine and cocktails

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Beer | February 21, 2025

De-Cider For Yourself - Barrel to Bottle Makes a Case for Hard Cider

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• cider

If you like juicy IPAs, why not try some actual juice? Specifically, hard cider, likely America's first alcoholic beverage.

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Wine | November 01, 2023

The Best Wines for Thanksgiving

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• holiday entertaining

Thirteen Thanksgiving wine pairings for your upcoming holiday feast.

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Food Recipes | January 31, 2023

Demo Kitchen Recipes: Apple Walnut Bundt Cake

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• cider
• dessert

Celebrate Cider Summit with this recipe for Apple Walnut Bundt Cake with cinnamon-cider whipped cream.

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Spirits | November 21, 2022

Binny's Home Bartender: Paris Between the Wars

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• holiday entertaining
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• thanksgiving
• sparkling cocktails

Relive the Roaring Twenties in the City of Lights with Paris Between the Wars, a scotch-based cocktail with fresh lemon juice and the bitter bite of Campari.

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Beer | November 18, 2022

Thanksgiving Pairings - Barrel to Bottle Talks Turkey

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• thanksgiving
• holiday entertaining
• holiday cocktails
• holiday beer

What are you drinking for Thanksgiving? We’ve got recommendations for spirits before, during and after dinner, beers that pair with a wide range of dishes and wines to pair with specific types of guests at your dinner table.

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