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Cocktails, spirits, coffee, tea and everything pourable, with recipes, pairings, and the facts behind what's in your glass.

Drinks & Alcohol

Three craft beer styles poured into glasses beside unlabeled bottles on a bar top

Best Tasting Beer

Beer has divided opinion amongst the masses for many centuries. The best tasting beer in one man’s eyes, may be quite useless in another’s. There are just so many different brands and makes available, it would be impossible to settle on one particular brand and call it the best.

Marsala wine pouring from a bottle into a simmering pan sauce with mushrooms

Marsala Cooking Wine

Marsala wine is used for imparting delicious flavors in many dishes and is widely used in Italian and Mediterranean cuisine. To give your dishes that touch of Italian flair, use Marsala wine.

A glass of gin garnished with juniper berries and citrus peel beside an unmarked bottle and scattered botanicals

An Exhaustive List of the Best Brands of Gin from Across the World

Gin was first developed as a medicinal tonic before it became popular as a social drink. In the earlier times, it was used to treat ailments such as malaria, problems related to kidney, stomach, etc. Today, it has become a coveted drink for many aficionados who appreciate its melange of robust flavors that spell goodness all the way through. This Tastessence article gives a list of the best brands of gin that have been trending in the spirit industry today.

Three tequila bottles with liquid ranging from clear to amber, alongside lime and salt on a bar

List of Best Brands of Tequila

Tequila is this one drink that definitely stands out among the rest! Which other drink would go well with salt and lime anyway? Also, there are different types of tequila that will take your palate to a world of flavors and variety. This article not only gives you a list of best brands of tequila, but also helps you understand more about the drink itself.

A glass of homemade muscadine wine beside a cluster of fresh muscadine grapes on a wooden table

Zesty Muscadine Wine Recipes You’ll Want to Share With Your Friends

Muscadine grapes were used in wine making back in the 15th century, in the regions in and around St. Augustine, Florida. This tradition has been passed down through the years, and today, muscadine wines are produced throughout the Southeast of the US. Typical muscadine wines are sweet, for sugar is added during the production process, and are thus usually consumed as dessert wines.

Glass of passion fruit juice with ice, beside halved passion fruit and citrus wedges

Passion Fruit Juice Recipes

Did you ever have the delicious passion fruit juice? If not, you should definitely give it a try as its rich, tangy taste will surely lift your spirits. Read on to know more.

Assorted unlabeled energy drink cans beaded with condensation among scattered ice cubes

List of Energy Drinks

Energy drinks are considered to be a great way of boosting up the energy with ingredients like caffeine, sugar, and other energy-boosting herbs. Continue reading to know about the list of energy drinks in market along with some product reviews.

Red wine pouring into a glass beside the bottle and grapes on a wooden table

Mer-lot of Options: 10 of the Best Red Wine Varieties

Wines are very versatile, and when it comes to the rose-colored red wine, you will always find one to suit your palate perfectly. Be it juicy, tarty, smooth, or sweet, you name it, you have it. Red wine is perfect for any and every occasion, you just need to choose the right one!

Absinthe louching in a glass beneath a slotted spoon and sugar cube, water pitcher poised alongside

How to Drink Absinthe

Have you ever enjoyed a glass of absinthe? Do you know the traditional method of drinking it? This drink is traditionally prepared and enjoyed according to the absinthe ritual. This article explains the ritual and the mysterious effects of this drink.

A glass of beer, a whiskey on ice, and a glass of red wine grouped together on a bar

A List of Alcoholic Drinks That are Famous the World Over

Who hadn’t had a drink or two, every now and then, but do you exactly recall what actually made you all tipsy in the first place? No? Then, read the alcoholic drinks list to know more about your favorite drink and many more, in this article.

A glass of strawberry-banana smoothie surrounded by fresh strawberries, a banana, and yogurt on a kitchen counter

Know the Smoothie Ingredients and Some Super-simple Recipes

Smoothies are healthy beverages enjoyed by all sorts of people. You can make your smoothie any way you want. They can be healthy, sweet, or tart. This article lists the most common ingredients used in smoothies and some great recipes for you to try.

A frothy glass of golden beer beside a condensation-beaded bottle on a wooden bar

Alcohol Content Of Beer

I am sure beer is your favorite drink and its fizz and aroma makes you want more of it. However, do you ever check the alcohol content of beer? Although most beer have a low alcohol content, in some variants the percentage can go quite high. This article will provide you detailed information about what is the alcohol content of various types of beer.

Light, medium, and dark roast coffee beans arranged in mounds showing their color differences

Best Coffee Beans

A lot of us just cannot begin our day without drinking a hot cup of coffee. This beverage is available in various forms and we generally wonder which will be the best for us. Selecting coffee beans is an art and most learn it through experience.

Golden fried fruit fritters with cinnamon sugar beside diced fruit soaking in kirsch liqueur

Kirsch Liqueur Recipe

Here are some goodies loaded with kirsch liqueur for all the fans of this liqueur. Go ahead and try the fruit fritters recipe too, as it contains your favorite liqueur.

A jar of emerald-green absinthe steeping with wormwood and fennel, cheesecloth draped over a funnel beside it

How to Make Absinthe

Absinthe is one of the oldest addictive herbal alcoholic drinks. It was banned for the last few decades and has made a comeback recently. Previously made only for commercial reasons, this drink can now be made at home. This article takes you through the steps.

A frosty pink strawberry daiquiri and green frozen mojito garnished with lime and mint on a wooden bar

Entice Your Senses With These 13 Delightful Frozen Rum Drinks

While all of us have our own vice when it comes to our favorite spirits, rum is one for all. Some of the best cocktails come out from this versatile drink -- fruity, spicy, and simple concoctions alike! Rum goes brilliantly with almost all fruits, and thus, it is a prominent ingredient in most cocktails and desserts.

A frosty frozen peach bellini in a coupe glass beside fresh peaches and a bottle of champagne

9 Frozen Bellini Recipes That are More Than Just Awesome

Bellini is a quintessential Italian cocktail that is popular all over the world. Tastessence does a twist on the classic recipe by providing some refreshing frozen Bellini recipes for all those who are smitten with this drink.