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Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican Army’s unlikely victory over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. It is not considered Read More
Wines of Argentina (Part 2)
Argentina proudly boasts its position as the leading producer of world-renowned Malbec wines. Originating in France, the Malbec grape found its true home in Read More
Set Up Your Home Bar
Setting up a home bar can be a fun and exciting project for anyone who enjoys entertaining guests or simply wants to create a Read More
The Negroni
The Negroni, a simple yet sophisticated classic cocktail, has been around for over a century and continues to grow in popularity with each passing Read More
The Aperol Spritz
The Aperol Spritz is a popular Italian cocktail that has gained worldwide fame in recent years. We can trace the origins of the cocktail Read More
Homemade Limoncello
My first batch of homemade Limoncello was about 20 years ago. I had a grand plan to bottle it up for Christmas gifts for Read More
Three Bottle Cocktails – New Cocktails Added
Update: New Cocktail added Today (8/7) – The Negroni Being sheltered in place or simply staying at home can be difficult, it can be Read More
Delicious Homemade Manhattan (video)
At its core, the Manhattan is a spirit forward cocktail based on Rye, Bourbon or Whiskey. We at Fancy A Drink are big fans Read More
Grave Digger
The Grave Digger is an excellent Bourbon based winter cocktail when it is cold outside and warm inside. This version of the Grave Digger Read More
Wine!
Fancy A Drink has launched our wine section. We will be reviewing wines, introducing you to new wine regions and even offering you wine Read More
Margarita de Mayo
Instead of celebrating one fun day in May; an opportunity to enjoy several Margaritas perhaps, we propose that we make May, Margarita de Mayo. Read More
Stranger Halloween Cocktails
We have hyped the Corpse Reviver #2 a lot here at Fancy A Drink as it is definite favorite. That said, any ghoulish cocktail Read More
Fall is the Season for Whisky
Fall has officially, definitely arrived in most parts of the country. And with the seasonal change, comes our annual migration from Beer, Rosé, White Read More
The Corpse Reviver #2
During Prohibition, good Gin was hard to come by. Americans, ever the entrepreneurs, distilled Gin in their own bathtubs. It was not necessarily very Read More
National Skyscraper Day – August 10
August 10 is Skyscraper Appreciation Day To celebrate, we’ll give you a drink called the Skyscraper, but if you’re thinking of the tall Manhattan Read More
Cool Down With A Beer Cocktail
The Summer Ale Spritz cocktail was created by Rael Petit in the Hollywood Hills. The master mixologist is originally from Switzerland and is renowned Read More
A Summer Tequila Drink – La Paloma
A lot of us had an experience with tequila in our young lives that may have happened to steer us away from it. Tequila Read More
National Martini Day – June 19
June 19 is National Martini Day. The history of the drink goes back to Manhattan. Forget about James Bond for a moment. Picture yourself Read More
Happy Birthday to the US Army
June 14, the US Army’s birthday Since we know you’ve been keeping up on our articles, you already know that June 14 is National Read More
Negroni Week
Celebrate the Weekend of Negroni week with, of course, the iconic, somewhat bitter, Italian classic. Of course, if you are up for an Italian Read More
National Margarita (Day) Month?
February 22nd is National Margarita Day (though, any Thursday will generally do just fine). To the surprise of no one, the exact lineage of Read More
What Bar Tool Do I Need?
To get started, you should have the following tools in your home bar: 1 oz jigger (to measure the liquids) Shaker Strainer Bar spoon Read More
Three Best Wines for Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate and appreciate the mothers in our lives. While flowers and chocolates are traditional gifts, why not surprise Read More
Wine Cocktails Are All The Range This Summer
Wine cocktails have become increasingly popular in recent years, and it’s easy to see why. These drinks are a delicious and refreshing way to Read More
Wines of Argentina (Part 1)
Argentina, the fifth-largest wine producer in the world, offers a rich and diverse range of wines that reflect the country’s unique terroir, traditions, and Read More
One Shot of Espresso (Martini)
The Espresso Martini is a classic cocktail that has been gaining popularity in recent years, thanks to its unique blend of caffeine and alcohol. Read More
Mezcal and the Margarita: A Match Made in Heaven
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The Old Fashioned
The Bourbon Old Fashioned is a classic cocktail with a rich history that dates back over 200 years. It originated in Louisville, Kentucky, a Read More
Fancy a Drink – Now on Roku
We are expanding. Fancy a Drink is now available as Roku channel. We can be found three ways. On your Roku device by searching Read More
Napa Wines: “Oso Malo”
Made by Alta Winery in Napa, California, “Oso Malo” Cabernet Sauvignon is an exquisite red wine. The Alta Vineyard sits on Atlas Peak at Read More
Clementine Whiskey Sour
The Clementine Whiskey Sour is a radical take on the classic Whiskey Sour. The Whiskey Sour is simple, delicious, balanced. It is also very Read More
The Colonial Gimlet
Start the weekend off right with a Colonial Gimlet. My grandmother wrote this recipe down for my grandfather in the 1980s. As a result, Read More
Holiday Fun With Gin
With it being 15 years or so since Prohibition ended and the end of WWII was near, Gin was all the rage in the Read More
Mezcal Monday
This is now a thing. This week is a Mezcal Margarita as we have discussed before here at Fancy A Drink? Next week, perhaps Read More
Oktoberfest 2018
Oktoberfest in Munich ran from September 22 to October 7 and, while the festivities have been over for a while there, many of its Read More
Let’s Go To Italy – For The Weekend
We here at Fancy A Drink are big fans of Italian Liqueurs; specifically Amaro Averna, Campari, Cocchi Americano, Aperol and Fernet-Branca. As we are Read More
Labor Day Weekend
Labor Day is a federal holiday in the US dating back to the late 19th century. While today it is considered the unofficial end Read More
Seven Drinks to Avoid After 25
Many of us have done it. If you’re young and ready to party and someone shows up with booze, we drank it. This decision Read More
Happy Independence Day America
Fourth of July drinks for guests…and hosts…to enjoy The Fourth of July is this Wednesday. As we prepare to celebrate the birth of the Read More
Happy Summer Solstice
Happy Summer Solstice! Today is one of the longest days of the year. Summer is officially here. Get out and enjoy the pleasant weather, Read More
Weizen Weekend
Have a beer this weekend. Weissbier is the best for Summer. If you happen to be in the Munich area, go to Andechs. It’s Read More
Happy Flag Day
June 14 is National Flag Day and we thought we’d give you a fun way to celebrate. National Flag Day commemorates the adoption of Read More
National Bourbon Day
June 14 is National Bourbon Day. Bourbon is originally from Bourbon, Kentucky and distilled from one of the states two primary crops; corn. Bourbon Read More
Time to Revisit the Moscow Mule
While the words “Russia” and “Moscow” may be tainted to some these days, the Moscow Mule is still a perfect Spring and Summer drink. Read More
Vow of Silence?
If I were committed to silence, this would definitely by my drink of choice. A great balance of Rum and the Aperol make this Read More
Trending Now: A Rum Old Fashioned
And why not? Mix up the base spirit a bit in this classic and let us know what you think. Try this recipe from Read More