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This 2-Ingredient Cocktail Was Frank Sinatra's Go-To

staff@mashed.com (Taryn Pire) — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 01:03:00 +0000

The late singer might have been buried with a bottle of Jack Daniel's, but his favorite cocktail is named after something you don't want to step on.

For The Smoothest Whiskey Sour You'll Ever Sip, Follow The 3-2-1 Ratio

staff@mashed.com (Nick Pisano) — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:03:00 +0000

The best cocktails have well-balanced flavors, and for classic drinks like a whiskey sour, getting the flavor right is easy when you follow this mixology rule.

Simple, Fancy, And Familiar — The Cocktail Jacques Pépin Keeps In Rotation

staff@mashed.com (Stephanie Maida) — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:03:00 +0000

Jacques Pépin knows how to make magic in a glass. For instance, he puts a tasty twist on this classic cocktail by changing ingredient ratios.

Lowland Vs Highland Scotch: How Do These Whisky Types Compare?

staff@mashed.com (Marco Sumayao) — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:03:00 +0000

Scotch is one of the world's most nuanced whiskies, but geographical variance is only part of what makes Lowland and Highland spirits different from each other.

The Daiquiri Ernest Hemingway Allegedly Drank 16 Of In One Night

staff@mashed.com (Sean Pagnotti) — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:03:00 +0000

Author Ernest Hemingway loved a good, strong daiquiri. His rum-heavy variation even got its own name thanks to a bartender at one of his Havana haunts.

The Strict Way Frank Sinatra Requested His Martinis

staff@mashed.com (Taryn Pire) — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:03:00 +0000

In the age of big band and swing, Frank Sinatra was as cool and smooth as a guy could get, and the way he requested his martinis was no different.

How Much Is A 'Finger' Of Whiskey?

staff@mashed.com (Sean Pagnotti) — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:03:00 +0000

Unless you traveled back in time to an old saloon, we don't recommend ordering your whiskey in "fingers." Here's what it means to order a "finger" of whiskey.

What Kate Hudson Uses To Give Her Martinis A Spicy Kick

staff@mashed.com (Ashlen Wilder) — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:03:00 +0000

When Kate Hudson isn't being an amazing actress, the entrepreneurial star dabbles in the lifestyle space. She mixes a mean martini using this spicy ingredient.

The Martini Sin That Franklin Roosevelt Committed In The White House

staff@mashed.com (Ashlen Wilder) — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 01:03:00 +0000

When it comes to this classic cocktail, the former president surely put a unique spin on it. Would you try his martini with this green liquid addition?

Why Your Ice Cubes Keep Shattering In The Tray (And How To Stop It)

staff@mashed.com (Nick Pisano) — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 19:03:00 +0000

One of the most common issues with making ice cubes is shattering in the tray. Here's why your ice cubes might keep cracking and what you can do about it.

One Of Anthony Bourdain's Favorite Cocktails Dates Back To The 1800s

staff@mashed.com (Sean Pagnotti) — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 18:03:00 +0000

Anthony Bourdain was a culinary icon. We examine one of his favorite cocktails, the timeless Sazerac, an intriguing drink that's still popular today.

Give Vodka A Break And Elevate Your Jell-O Shots With This Popular Wine

staff@mashed.com (Greta Pano) — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:03:00 +0000

Jell-O shots carry a raucous reputation, but they can actually be elegant with some refined techniques. For one, you don't have to use liquor to make them.

The Cocktail JFK Celebrated With After Winning The Presidency

staff@mashed.com (Sean Pagnotti) — Sun, 15 Feb 2026 18:03:00 +0000

In the three years John F. Kennedy was in office, he and his young family brought modern influences to the White House, starting with a celebratory cocktail.

Cocktail Smoker For Your Whiskey — Fancy Trick Or Total Waste?

staff@mashed.com (Sean Pagnotti) — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 18:03:00 +0000

Using a cocktail smoker can result in a show-stopping presentation, with velvety smoke beckoning drinkers to imbibe, but is it worth the hassle to do at home?

The Vintage Cocktail Warren G Harding Drank At The White House During Prohibition

staff@mashed.com (Dhruv Trivedi) — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 17:03:00 +0000

The peskiness of Prohibition didn't stop the 29th president, Warren G. Harding, from catching a buzz. One of his go-to drinks was this old-timey cocktail.

The 2 Liquors You Need For Jimmy Buffett's Perfect Margarita

staff@mashed.com (Dhruv Trivedi) — Sun, 18 Jan 2026 23:03:00 +0000

Jimmy Buffett was as known for his tropical-loving lifestyle as he was for his music. He looked to these key ingredients for his signature margarita.

TikTok's Cutwater Espresso Martini Fountain Looks Like A One-Way Ticket To The Back Of A Cop Car

staff@mashed.com (Andy Hume) — Sat, 03 Jan 2026 14:03:00 +0000

Cutwater canned cocktails can be pretty strong, so filling an entire beverage fountain with Cutwater espresso martini is a fun if dangerous prospect.

This Flavored Whiskey Brings Out Hidden Notes In Your Whiskey & Coke

staff@mashed.com (Adrianna MacPherson) — Fri, 07 Nov 2025 11:03:00 +0000

If you're looking to add a little extra flavor to a whiskey and Coke, but don't want to overpower the mix, then you'll want to check out this subtly sweet pick.

The Best Whiskeys To Put In Your Whiskey Sour

staff@mashed.com (DB Kelly) — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 13:33:00 +0000

The best whiskeys for a perfect whiskey sour, from spicy ryes to sweeter bourbons, plus tips for balancing flavors and creating your ideal cocktail.

The Old-School Soda Ingredient That Seems To Be Making A Comeback

staff@mashed.com (Ashlen Wilder) — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 12:03:00 +0000

Soda fountains of decades past featured ingredients that most of us aren't familiar with. But mixologists and craft soda makers are bringing one back.