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Learn how to mix like a pro with the right glassware and accessories. Don't forget to cover the basics and stock up on mixers, garnish and bitters!
- The Bartender's Black Book
- Shop for Cocktail Glasses
- Shop for Mixers
- Shop for Garnish
- Shop for Bitters
Vodka
Types:
Clear, Flavored
Made From:
Highly distilled grains (Rye, wheat) or potatoes
Notes:
Considered the most "pure" of spirits due to excessive filtering and distillation.
Popular Cocktails:
- Vodka Martini
- Bloody Mary
- Long Island Iced Tea
- Screwdriver
Gin
Types:
Juniper-Flavored Spirits, Gin, Distilled Gin, London Gin
Made From:
Distilled grain flavored with juniper berries or evergreen
Notes:
Flavors commonly found in gin: citrus, licorice, anise.
Rum, Cachaça, Guaro
Types:
Light, Gold, Dark, Spiced, Flavored
Made From:
Sugarcane or molasses
Notes:
Typically associated with tropical or fruit-based drinks
Tequila, Mezcal
Types:
Blanco, Joven, Reposado, Añejo, Extra Añejo
Made From:
Agave
Notes:
Can only be produced in limited regions in Mexico.
Popular Cocktails:
- Margarita
- Paloma
- Tequila Sunrise
- Screwdriver
Scotch, Whisk(e)y and Bourbon
Types:
Malt Whisky or Grain Whisky, Single Malt, Blended Malt, Blended Whisky
Made From:
Scotch and Irish Whiskey: Barley
Other Whiskies: Rye
Bourbon: Corn
Notes:
Scotch must be distilled in Scotland and matured for a minimum of three years in oak casks.
Irish Whiskey must be produced in Ireland and aged in wooden casks for a minimum of three years, sometimes three or four times that long.
Other American and Canadian whiskeys are commonly made with rye, corn, malted barley, or wheat
Bourbon is American whiskey made from corn, aged in new, charred-oak barrels, bottled at 40% alcohol by volume
Popular Cocktails:
- Whiskey Sour
- Sazerac
- Old Fashioned
- Mint Julep
- Irish Coffee
- Manhattan
Brandy
Types:
Grape Brandy, Fruit Brandy, Pomace Brandy
Made From:
Grapes or fruit.
Notes:
A.C.: Aged two years in wood
V.S.: “Very Special” or 3-Star, aged at least three years in wood
V.S.O.P.: “Very Superior Old Pale” or 5-Star, aged at least five years in wood
X.O.: “Extra Old” aged at least six years in wood
Popular Cocktails:
- Brandy Alexander
- Sidecar
- Old Fashioned
- Piña Colada
Liqueurs
Types:
Kahlua, Strawberry Schnapps, Bailey’s, Chambord, Crème de cassis, St. Germain, Cointreau, Kirsch, Ouzo, Pastis, Amaretto
Made From:
Fruit-, cream-, herb-, spice- or nut-flavored beverage bottled with added sugar.
Notes:
Liqueurs (also known as Cordials) are sweet, flavor-infused spirits that are categorized according to the flavoring agent.
Popular Cocktails:
- Brandy Alexander
- Sidecar
- Old Fashioned
- Piña Colada
Stress-free assistance! We'll help you decide which beverages to select and calculate how much you'll need for any size event or get-together.
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Delivery service is subject to availability and limited to specific delivery zones. Must be scheduled in advance and requires a two-hour window of delivery. An adult of legal drinking age must provide valid ID and signature to verify receipt of order. The complimentary delivery does not include kegs. Keg delivery requires paperwork to be completed in the store and includes a delivery fee of $25 per keg. Ask BevMo! customer service or a store associate for details.
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