Weekends
If you feel like there aren’t enough days in a weekend, you’re doing it wrong!
Lucky for you, we’ve got a solution. Make the most of your weekends and get together with good friends, mix up great cocktails, and create fabulous memories to see you through the following week.
We’re talking about delicious cocktails for your Friday happy hour, easy cocktails to make for Saturday quiz night, and the best cocktails to serve with your Sunday brunch or lunch.
Get that holiday feeling with The Mixer’s collection of weekend faves.
Bourbon vs. Whiskey: What’s the Real Difference?
If you’ve ever stood in front of a sea of brown bottles, wondering if bourbon and whiskey are the same thing, you’re not alone. It’s a common question, and the fact that the terms are often used interchangeably doesn’t help the confusion. The short answer is yes, but no. All bourbon is whiskey, but not […]
How to Use a Bourbon Flavor Wheel (And What It Tells You About Taste)
Before we get to the bourbon flavor wheel, let’s talk about the magic of bourbon. Picture endless rows of oak barrels breathing in Kentucky air and exhaling vanilla-scented gold. Fresh barrels rumble across the rickhouse floor, their staves still warm from their fiery char. There’s smoke in the air, sweetness in the mash, and time does its work in […]
The Blue Agave Story: The Heart of Tequila
Tequila’s soul is written into the red and grey earth of Jalisco, Mexico. Beneath wide skies, the long, spiny leaves of the blue agave plant reach toward the sun, silently converting sunlight and terroir into the sugars that define Mexican tequila. This is where every bottle begins its journey, and understanding what makes 100% blue agave tequila so extraordinary starts with understanding the […]
2026 Cocktail Trends: How We’ll Be Drinking This Year
If 2025 was resilience in a shaker, then 2026 is all about intention. We’re stepping into the era where less is more, and the experience is everything. Fewer rounds, better choices, and cocktails that feel considered, balanced, and worth savoring. Fueled by rising costs, wellness trends, cultural shifts and a renewed interest in home gatherings, 2026 cocktail trends are mindful and refined with a lovely touch of […]
Mexican Dessert Cocktails: Sweet Sips with a Delicious Twist
Mexican dessert cocktails bring together everything people love about Mexican sweets. Think bold chocolate, warm spice, silky caramel, deep coffee, and bright tropical notes. These flavors play beautifully with tequila, giving these tempting drinks a fun, indulgent personality that’s perfect for slow nights in or relaxed after-dinner moments. The natural hints of vanilla, fruit, and gentle spice in tequila make it a surprisingly versatile […]
Cocktails with Place Names: A World Tour in a Glass
Ever wondered why there are so many cocktails with place names? From the Manhattan to the Mai Tai, these drinks carry more than flavor; they tell stories. Each one captures a moment in time, a spark of wanderlust, or a slice of culture from somewhere worth remembering. Some were born in luxury hotels or seaside […]
Brunch Starts with a Crodino Non-Alcoholic Spritz
Crodino Non-Alcoholic Spritz is a delicious alcohol-free Italian aperitif that has been a hallmark of the laid-back Mediterranean lifestyle since the 1960s. Brimming with delightfully complex flavors and sparkling bittersweetness, this classy clinker is an ideal non-alcoholic sip to serve during a lingering aperitivo or brunch. Here’s a look at why we recommend making Crodino a […]
From Classic to Creative: 10 Must-Try Maple Syrup Cocktails
Maple syrup cocktails are having a major moment, and we’re here for it. This pancake-loving classic is a total game-changer behind the bar, adding delicious depth to clinkers of all kinds. It also plays beautifully with big personalities like Wild Turkey 101, SKYY Vodka, Appleton Estate rum, and Bulldog Gin, elevating both classics and modern […]
Celebrate National Spritz Day with the Perfect Summer Spritz
National Spritz Day is your sign to slow down, sip something sparkly, and celebrate summer in style. Every August 1st, this day honors the iconic Aperol Spritz, a bold, bubbly cocktail that’s gained the rep of being the ultimate summer vibe. Think low-ABV bliss, clinking glasses, and a sunny summer spritz party with friends. *Bliss* […]
From Plant to Pour: How Is Tequila Made?
Before tequila hits the shaker, it’s made by harvesting blue agave cores, which are cooked to release sugars, then fermented, distilled, and bottled, or aged in oak barrels. It’s a time-honored process, and without it, we wouldn’t have the classic Margarita or pretty Paloma. Once you get how tequila is made, it gets really interesting. It stops being just a mere ingredient and turns into a gorgeous bit of alchemy. That story begins with a […]
Why Is There a Worm in Tequila? (Or Is It Mezcal?)
Let’s clear something up straight away: the tequila worm isn’t a real thing. That legendary little critter has never been a part of the tequila legacy. Not once. But that hasn’t stopped generations of thrill-seekers from repeating the myth, swearing by tall tales of hallucinations, virility, and epic dares. So, where did this idea come […]
SKYY RTS Martinis: Martini in a Bottle for Modern Entertaining
Stop the presses! SKYY RTS Martinis have arrived, riding the wave of the ready-to-serve cocktail trend, and we’re here for it. With more people enjoying bar-quality drinks at home, these expertly crafted Martinis tap into the demand for effortless options with a premium edge. Available in Cosmopolitan and Espresso Martini variants, these ready-to-drink beauties are […]