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John B. Reyna

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...

John B. Reyna

Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur, Not a Shirley Temple Cherry

Until the last few years, if I saw anything labeled maraschino cherries, then I'd be ready for bright red, syrupy cherries. Yuck, I only...

John B. Reyna

Enjoying the Elixir of Long Life: Green Chartreuse

Chartreuse’s story is as close to a fairytale as there is in the spirits world. In 1605, a French military officer visited the Chartreuse...

John B. Reyna

The Great Pisco Debate

Now heading to South America, we will learn about another grape brandy, pisco. Pisco has been around since the 1600s. The Spanish...

John B. Reyna

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...