How To : Drink Scotch whiskey
5 Things you need to know about drinking scotch properly.
5 Things you need to know about drinking scotch properly.
Learn everything there is to know about Scotch whisky with LX.com's George Oliphant at the Brandy Library in New York City. Older and more expensive doesn't mean better with Scotch whisky, nor does it ruin Scotch to add water. Learn other ways for how to enjoy drinking Scotch ...more
Getting weird looks from the other dudes at the bar? Maybe because you're ordering a sex on the beach like the other women. Spit out that tropical drink or wine spritzer and throw away your stemware. It's time to put some hair on your chest, hoss. You Will Need: • Testostero ...more
Bored in your cubicle all day? It's time for helicopter wars! This video shows you how to make a fun and simple helicopter out of some basic office supplies. The materials you will need are: a big paper clip, a smaller paper clip, a large aluminum can (such as from Rockstar or ...more
In this tutorial, Paul Pacult tells you everything you need to know about selecting and drinking a fantastic scotch. Scotch is a drink best enjoyed slowly and for this reason you will want to make sure you choose a tasty option. Follow along and learn the ins and outs of singl ...more
American Bartenders School shows you to make the Perfect Scotch Manhattan cocktail drink recipe. Be careful, there is actually a difference between a Perfect Scotch Manhattan and a Scotch Manhattan. This one uses both sweet AND dry vermouth.
Want to make a scotch and soda like a champion bartender? This clip will show you how it's done. With the proper technique, mixing the perfect drink can be easy. So easy, in fact, that this free video bartenders' guide can present an overview of the process in about a minute's ...more
American Bartenders School shows you to make the Godfather cocktail drink recipe with Scotch and Amaretto.
If you get looks of exasperation whenever you stammer out a drink order, take this crash course in bar-speak. Step 1: Learn this neat terminology Learn the correct terms to specify your drink’s temperature. Ordering it “neat” means the liquor will be served right out of the b ...more
A sophisticated after dinner drink, the rusty nail combines Scotch with Drambuie. Top it with a lemon twist and enjoy!
Want to make a Godfather cocktail like a champion bartender? This clip will show you how it's done. With the proper technique, mixing the perfect drink can be easy. So easy, in fact, that this free video bartenders' guide can present an overview of the process in about a minut ...more
What better way to start off a blog about Scotch whiskies than to write about our first impressions of some of our favorites? These notes are from a Scotch tasting party we threw a while back. It was fairly simple: we made meat, we asked people to bring individual bottles, and ...more
Maybe Mary queen of Scots was crazy enough to merit being the namesake of the Crazy Mary cocktail, a Scotch whisky take on the Bloody Mary. You will need Scotch whisky, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, ground peppercorn, Tabasco sauce, salt, mixed vegetable and tomato juice. Lea ...more
The drinking continues! Rob "Riki Tiki" Roy gives a little history on Scotch and shows how to make the Rob Roy. You'll need scotch, vermouth, Angostura bitters, and a cherry on top. Watch this video beverage-making tutorial and learn how to make a Rob Roy cocktail, the Scottis ...more
Lino shows you the proper way to make a Manhattan. This classic drink can be made from any scotch, whiskey or bourbon but most often is bourbon based. Make a Manhattan properly. Click through to watch this video on how2heroes.com
Blood and sand doesn't necessarily sound that delicious as a drink but I'd be lying if I said it didn't intrigue me a bit. This classic Dutch cocktail has body, taste, and will get you where you need to be (well maybe a couple will do the trick). In this video you will learn e ...more
Doing a shot is more art than science. Here's one way to hone your barroom style. You Will Need * Liquor * A shot glass * A bar * An audience * A toast * Salt * Chasers * A lime wedge WARNING: Don’t drink unless you’re of legal age. Drink responsibly, and never drink and driv ...more
American whiskeys tend to get an undeservedly bad rap from Scotch whisky snobs. Prove haters wrong by inviting them over for an American bourbon tasting with your favorite Wild Turkey varieties. Choose Your Wild Turkey Bourbon Whiskeys The best part of having a tasting is ge ...more
Dewar's scotch and soda water make up the scotch and soda cocktail. Follow along with bartender John as he gives step by step directions for how to mix up this classic drink. Watch this video beverage making tutorial and learn how to mix the Dewar's scotch and soda cocktail.
In this online guide to whiskey you'll learn all about the alcoholic beverage the Irish call “uisce beatha” or “Water of Life.” Expert Patrick McMenamin gives you a history of Scotch whiskies, explains the differences in single malt whiskeys and blended whiskeys, and offers ti ...more
Connoisseurs of hard liquor always face a dilemma: how do they chill their spirits without diluting the flavors? After all, if you've shelled out big bucks for a bottle of single malt, you really don't want to mess it up with an ice cube that has freezer burn. (As for refriger ...more
To some people, Thanksgiving is merely quality time with family and friends that they can't get throughout the rest of the year. To others, it's that one time when it's okay to be a greedy hog and get hammered all weekend long. In that spirit of eat-and-drink-until-you-drop, ...more
Before I get ostracized by all of you whisky lovers who live and die by whisky served neat, let me say my piece. In the past, I haven't been much of a whisky fan—I would shoot it back or add it to Coke or ginger ale, but I certainly wouldn't sip on it and enjoy it. In fact, t ...more
If you struggle with deciding which wine you should buy for an intimate dinner, or the type of beer with the highest alcohol content that doesn't taste like tree bark, then check out some of these great alcohol-friendly apps to make better booze decisions. There are a lot of ...more
Starbucks last big hit was definitely their Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew, which became a permanent menu item—not just a summer fling—on May 31, 2016. It's the perfect blend of 20-hour cold brew and vanilla sweet cream; The result not only tastes great, but the cream makes is ...more
The point of ice in your cocktail is to make it cold, right? Yes and no. Obviously, ice does lower the temperature of your cocktail, but it also does other things: enhances certain flavors while masking others (handy if you're drinking less than stellar booze or wine). As Sim ...more
Coffee liqueur is pretty easy to make at home, and if you've read our guide on why instant coffee is a pantry essential, you know that we recommended the powdered stuff over fresh-brewed when making your own Kahlua at home...until now. Inspired by Los Angeles-based company Fl ...more
Tequila is a hard liquor that's often been misunderstood. Produced from the agave plant, this aged spirit has complex flavors that bloom the longer it's aged and can rival the finest scotch. Yet tequila has a terrible reputation for inducing hangovers, which is untrue, accord ...more
Living in Los Angeles has given me the opportunity to attend a bunch of really cool events. I've been to Dodgers, Lakers, and Clippers games, a few concerts at the Staples Center, and a plethora of smaller joints. In all of these places, I've found a consistent annoyance—I wa ...more