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An evolution from mini Martinis and Snaquiris, Somssi’s diminutive drinks are making a big impact on its guests.
- Our Favorite Easy Frozen Cocktails
From a frozen Mojito to a Henny Colada and more.
- Behold the Campari-Stuffed Olive
Consider this genius garnish for your next Americano, Negroni or Martini.
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- The Most Popular Cocktails of June
Here are the drinks that you couldn’t get enough of this month.
- Review: Two Souls x J. Henry and Sons The Hero Rum Cask Bourbon and The Genius Rum Cask Rye
Two Souls Spirits is an independent bottler best known for its focus on American whiskey, though the company has also released single-cask rum and honey spirit selections. Over the years, Two Souls has partnered with numerous American distilleries to produce transparent single-cask releases. Yet time and again, the bottler has returned to whiskey distilled by… The post Review: Two Souls x J. Henry and Sons The Hero Rum Cask Bourbon and The Genius Rum Cask Rye appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking.
- Review: Rolling Fork Rewco Barrel Strength Rye 6 Years Old
Few names from American whiskey history deserve more attention than R.E. Wathen. While many legendary brands survived Prohibition, the people responsible for preserving them are often overlooked. Richard E. Wathen was one of those figures. Beginning in November 1927, Wathen served as president of the American Medicinal Spirits Company, assuming the position shortly after the… The post Review: Rolling Fork Rewco Barrel Strength Rye 6 Years Old appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking.
- Review: Cedar Ridge Nine and Three Quarters Rye
In June 2026, Swisher, Iowa’s Cedar Ridge Distillery unveiled its oldest whiskey to date, a release from Master Distiller and Master Blender Murphy Quint titled Nine & Three Quarters Rye Whiskey. At first glance, the name almost invites thoughts of Platform 9¾ from the Harry Potter series, the fictional gateway at London’s King’s Cross Station… The post Review: Cedar Ridge Nine and Three Quarters Rye appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking.
- Review: Blood Oath Bourbon Whiskey Pact 12 2026
It’s a full dozen Blood Oaths we’ve taken now, and we have the scars to prove it. The Lux Row-produced series‘s 2016 release features another unique finishing regimen, this one including a portion of the spirit concluding its aging in Italian Montepulciano and sangiovese wine casks. The base spirit is a blend of three whiskeys,… The post Review: Blood Oath Bourbon Whiskey Pact 12 2026 appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking.
- Congratulations to the Winners of the 2026 Bols Cocktail Battle: Neon Nights!
Inspired by this year's vibrant "Neon Nights" theme, bartenders from across North America showcased bold creativity, technical skill, and unforgettable storytelling through original cocktails featuring the iconic Bols portfolio. Congratulations to the three North American winners of the 2026 Bols Cocktail Battle. Representing the U.S. East Coast, U.S. West Coast, and Canada, each winner has [...] The post Congratulations to the Winners of the 2026 Bols Cocktail Battle: Neon Nights! appeared first on Chilled Magazine.
- Drink of the Week: Smoky Pineapple Paloma
Our Drink of the Week is the Smoky Pineapple Paloma. Smoky Pineapple Paloma? That’s puro sabor with a smoky wink. It’s like if your tío threw a pool party in Tulum—pineapple on the grill, grapefruit in the sky, and Pocho Fino flowing like chisme at the carne asada. The post Drink of the Week: Smoky Pineapple Paloma appeared first on Chilled Magazine.
- Therapy vs. Support Groups: What’s Best for Bartenders’ Mental Health?
Long shifts. Late nights. The pressure to stay switched on while managing crowds, complex orders and endless small talk. Bartending can feel electric, but it can also quietly drain you. When your work revolves around energy and connection, protecting your mental health becomes just as important as perfecting a signature cocktail. When it comes to [...] The post Therapy vs. Support Groups: What’s Best for Bartenders’ Mental Health? appeared first on Chilled Magazine.
- The Reason Why Negronis Taste So Different From Bar to Bar
Few cocktails are as universally revered as the Negroni. On paper, it is the ultimate equalizer: equal parts gin, sweet vermouth, and Campari. It is a formula so simple that it should, theoretically, taste identical whether you order it at a high-end hotel bar in Milan or a neon-lit dive in Manhattan. Yet, any seasoned [...] The post The Reason Why Negronis Taste So Different From Bar to Bar appeared first on Chilled Magazine.