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Put a twist on a Sazerac with Habondia Peach Brandy

Habondia Peach Brandy bursts with ripe peach, caramel, cinnamon, clove, allspice, vanilla, honey and white flowers.

December 31, 2018

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Review: Lulu's Pingpong Bar on South Grand

Lulu's Pingpong Bar is a fun, laid-back bar above Lulu's Local Eatery on South Grand in St. Louis.

December 20, 2018

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Jamaican rum is the new bourbon

Enjoy the rich flavor of Jamaican rum by substituting it for bourbon in an Old-Fashioned or using it as a split-base for a daiquiri.

December 18, 2018

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Why soju should be your new vodka

Soju is traditionally distilled from rice, but now often incorporates other grains like wheat, buckwheat and barley.

October 10, 2018

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Benedictine liqueur stands the test of time

Enjoy Benedictine neat or in an Algonquin cocktail.

September 20, 2018

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6 St. Louis drinking trends we're watching now

Milk-based cocktails, dry lambrusco and aloe liqueur are now trending in the St. Louis beverage scene.

September 13, 2018

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First Look: Yellowbelly in the Central West End

The highly anticipated Yellowbelly will celebrate its grand opening Monday, Sept. 17, 2018 at 4643 Lindell Blvd., in the Citizen Park Building in St. Louis.

September 12, 2018

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Yellowbelly brings modern, tropical tiki flavors to St. Louis

Owners Travis Howard and Tim Wiggins aim to reimagine St. Louis food and drink with Polynesian flavors at Yellowbelly in the Central West End.

September 12, 2018

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The rise of low-ABV cocktails in St. Louis

The rise of low- and no-ABV cocktails has St. Louis bartenders and thirsty patrons forming the best symbiotic relationship since honeybees and orange blossoms.

September 11, 2018

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5 international liquors to lift your spirits

Try these 5 under-the-radar international spirits to expand your palate and your horizons.

September 6, 2018

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What I Do: Matt Longueville of STL Barkeep

Matt Longueville recently left a position working at Vicia​ to take his consulting and events business, STLBarkeep​, full time.

September 5, 2018

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Paranubes Oaxaca Rum is perfect for an Airmail cocktail

Clocking in at 108 proof, Paranubes Oaxaca Rum is a funky, unaged white spirit perfect for an Airmail cocktail.

August 24, 2018

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Crush on cachaça with Retreat bar manager Tim Wiggins

A simple Caipirinha makes a great introduction to cachaça, the national spirit of Brazil.

July 11, 2018

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7 boozy slushies to slurp during all summer in St. Louis

From a frosty classic cocktail to the equivalent of a 7-Eleven Slurpee, we’re not too good for an alcoholic slushie, and the St. Louis bar scene is fully on board.

June 6, 2018

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First Look: Earthbound Satellite in Soulard

Earthbound Satellite, the futuristic cocktail bar from the folks behind Earthbound Beer, has officially landed at 1921 S. Ninth St., in Soulard.

May 31, 2018

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North Shore Sol Vodka is an ideal base for a Honey Gimlet

North Shore Sol Vodka is infused and distilled with lemon, lime and orange zest, then finished with chamomile flowers. It's perfect on the rocks or in a Honey Gimlet.

May 21, 2018

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Review: Small Change in Benton Park

Mixing craft cocktails with Red Hot Riplets from a vending machine may sound like a bar identity crisis, but the marriage of high and low is a happy one at Small Change in St. Louis' Benton Park neighborhood.

May 18, 2018

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Get to know the magnificent margarita (and where to drink them around St. Louis)

The iconic margarita is basically a tequila version of the Daisy – a category of sour cocktails comprised of spirits, citrus juice, orange cordial and soda water. Here's where to find our 4 favorite margaritas in St. Louis.

May 3, 2018

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5 magnificent margarita recipes to make now

Make sure your margarita recipes start with 100 percent agave tequila, fresh lime juice and a quality orange liqueur.

May 3, 2018

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St. Louis spirits producer opens Kentucky distillery

Luxco​, St. Louis-based producer of spirits like Everclear, Pearl Vodka and Rebel Yell Bourbon, has opened a distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky.

April 24, 2018