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Why Tomato Juice Belongs In Your Next Beer

staff@mashed.com (Alba Caraceni) — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:03:00 +0000

If the only boozy drink you make with tomato juice is the bloody mary, it's time to expand your horizons. Crack open a beer for a flavor match made in heaven.

The Wallet-Friendly Whiskey Brand Experts Recommend For Sipping And Cocktails

staff@mashed.com (Jessica Riggio) — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:03:00 +0000

Raise the subject of the best budget whiskey in a room of connoisseurs, and opinions will diverge. Several experts we spoke to gave this brand a shout-out.

Try The World's Best-Selling Scotch In Your Next Rusty Nail Cocktail

staff@mashed.com (Ryley Graham) — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:03:00 +0000

The world's best-selling Scotch, a bit of Drambuie, and the right recipe can help you make a retro rusty nail with the perfect balance of sweetness and smoke.

Skip Vodka And Try The World's Bestselling Spirit In Your Next Cocktail

staff@mashed.com (Nick Pisano) — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:03:00 +0000

Neutral and internationally known, vodka is a natural go-to cocktail ingredient. However, a spirit that's widely enjoyed in China could make a nice replacement.

Why Blue Moon Gets An Orange And Corona Gets A Lime

staff@mashed.com (Moriah House) — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 12:03:00 +0000

When a garnish feels as much a part of a beer as its bottle design or its logo, then is it tradition or taste that dictates your experience?

Beer Tastes 10x Better Sprinkled With This Pantry Staple

staff@mashed.com (Taryn Pire) — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 20:03:00 +0000

This added flavor punch helps pretty much any beer shine a little brighter, but it goes especially far with simpler, cheaper ones from large-scale brewers.

4 Cocktails Perfect For Costco's Kirkland Signature Scotch Whisky

staff@mashed.com (Nick Pisano) — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:03:00 +0000

Flavorful and versatile, Costco's Kirkland Signature Scotch whisky can stand alone as a neat beverage or stand out in a variety of cocktails.

This Cocktail Trend Keeps Finding Ways To One-Up Itself

staff@mashed.com (Brittany Skyler) — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:03:00 +0000

Mixology's long history has seen plenty of trends come and go, but one that keeps upping the ante can involve everything from dry ice to escargot.

16 Things You Should Be Adding To Your Beer For 10x The Flavor

staff@mashed.com (Nicole Melchionda) — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:23:00 +0000

From warm spices rimming the glass of a pumpkin beer to a shandy made with lemon Italian ice, here are some additions we highly recommend trying in your beer.

The Beginner-Friendly Rye Whiskey Experts Reach For In An Old Fashioned

staff@mashed.com (Nick Pisano) — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 18:03:00 +0000

For budding whiskey connoisseurs whose taste in rye is still a work in progress, take a cue from the veterans and opt for this brand for your old fashioned.

11 Cheap Whiskey Brands Experts Recommend

staff@mashed.com (Lauren Corona) — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 16:23:00 +0000

We spoke with several bartenders and whiskey buffs to get an idea of which budget-friendly brands offer the best flavor, value, and cocktail potential.

Why Sambuca Is Served With 3 Coffee Beans In Italy

staff@mashed.com (Taryn Pire) — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 22:03:00 +0000

Whether you love or hate the star anise-derived liqueur that tastes remarkably like licorice, it can't hurt to honor this Italian tradition.

The 3 Best Cocktails To Make With Costco's Kirkland Signature Canadian Whisky

staff@mashed.com (Crysta Coburn) — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 03:03:00 +0000

Kirkland Signature Canadian whisky is praised for its value and smooth taste. These timeless cocktails would be great pairings with the popular Costco spirit.

4 Cocktails To Make With Costco's Kirkland Signature Tequila

staff@mashed.com (Stacie Adams) — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 03:03:00 +0000

Tequila is a fairly versatile spirit that elevates many fruity cocktails but can also do well in more subdued drinks that require only sparkling water and lime.

The 11 Best Whiskeys For Making Your Next Old Fashioned

staff@mashed.com (Carlie Hoke) — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:23:00 +0000

The whiskey you choose for an old fashioned matters. We consulted a variety of experts to find out which brands give the best results every time.

5 Cocktails That Work Perfectly With Costco's Kirkland Signature Vodka

staff@mashed.com (Stacie Adams) — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 09:03:00 +0000

Vodka that has a smooth flavor and a clean finish (like Costco's Kirkland Signature brand) mixes well with all kinds of drinks. These are our favorites!

3 Tips To Mix The Best Bourbon Cocktails Possible

staff@mashed.com (Alia Ali) — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:03:00 +0000

Mixing bourbon cocktails at home can be a rewarding experience. To get a few pointers on how to make a winning drink, Mashed spoke with an expert.

11 Smooth Whiskeys That Don't Need Ice Or Mixers

staff@mashed.com (Lauren Corona) — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:23:00 +0000

When it comes to drinking whisky, tastes vary. That said, some bottles are just more drinkable than others as-is, without any fanfare.

If You Believe This Alcohol Rule, Science Says It's Time To Move On

staff@mashed.com (Marco Sumayao) — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:03:00 +0000

How much faith should you put into an old alcohol-related rhyming adage? Turns out you might not need to recall the mnemonic aid, after all.

This 2-Ingredient Cocktail Starts With Wine And Never Disappoints

staff@mashed.com (Randi J. Gollin) — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:03:00 +0000

Few things are simpler to make than a two-ingredient cocktail. This tasty libation uses red wine as a base, but the second ingredient is a bit of a curveball.