John B. Reyna
Suze me, have you ever tried Suze?
There are a lot of lovely bitter liqueurs out there. Suze was introduced to me as the French version of Campari, which, honestly, doesn’t...
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John B. Reyna
- Aug 18, 2020
- 6 min
Enjoy absinthe, but don’t expect a visit from a green fairy
Absinthe is one of the most well-known spirits; yet, it is often only known for the misbelief that it makes you hallucinate. Queue...
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John B. Reyna
- Jul 21, 2020
- 5 min
Now you know, real triple-sec is Cointreau
I remember the first time my mother bought me alcohol. After helping me move into my freshmen dorm, I found myself sitting in the parking...
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John B. Reyna
- May 3, 2020
- 4 min
Cognac, Keeping Brandy Cool Since 1700
The final products, making you thirsty I found brandy far too late in life and am trying to make up for lost time. Though I could say...
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John B. Reyna
- Apr 17, 2020
- 2 min
Drink your way through New Orleans
Who doesn’t love a trip to New Orleans? The food. The drinks. The extravagance. The charm. But seriously, the DRINKS. John and I met my...
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John B. Reyna
- Apr 10, 2020
- 3 min
Simple Syrup: Simple yet essential
This might seem like a simple subject, but it's so much more than that. Quality ingredients make quality cocktails. And simple syrup is...
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