Concocting the perfect cocktail is a timeless art that everyone should learn. Whether it’s a margarita or Cape Cod, knowing how to whip up a cocktail will help you host a fantastic shindig at home or be a hit at any party when you start playing bartender. These blogs show you how to create the perfect cocktail with a variety of beverages, ensuring you know how to create any mainstream drink a guest can ask for.
Best Cocktail Blogs
The following blogs cover all types of cocktails, giving you tips on how to come up with a drink menu everyone will enjoy at your next party.
1. Cocktail Chronicles This cocktail blog is among the best and has a bevy of recipes to choose from. The blog is updated often and has plenty of cocktail ideas for holiday parties.
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Cocktail Nerd This brilliant cocktail blog has suggestion for apps every cocktail lover must have and a breakdown of the most-used cocktail tools in the blogger’s cabinet.
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Cocktailians This blogger can ramble on and on about cocktails and provides readers with an endless list of links for further research on their favorite drinks.
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Liquor Snob Packed with drink reviews and drink accessories, this blog is the go-to for all of those fun extras that revolve around alcohol.
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Mark Sexauer’s Cocktail Blog This blog has instructions for making nearly any drink you’ve come across in your bar hoppin’ days and recipes for more refined homemade drinks like mulled cider.
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The Cocktail Guru This site doesn’t update as often as some of the others on our list, but the archived posts are worth reading for any cocktail lover who wants to know the story of the people who create the liquor they use.
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Tales Blog This cocktail blog is brimming with interesting recipes that will please a crowd. It also talks about events going on throughout North America revolving around the all-mighty shaker.
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Cocktail Buzz If you’re throwing a party, this is the blog to hit for countless recipes that will have everyone talking (and drinking!). For the foodie in you, the site also features meal recipes to pair up with your stellar drinks.
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Spirited Cocktails This blogger hits various cocktail events throughout America, giving you the skinny on what’s hot and new in the world of liquor.
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Spirits Review This site has a ridiculously helpful list of reviews for nearly every spirit you can imagine. Whether you want suggestions for a strong absinthe or a sweet liqueur.
Best Vodka and Gin Blogs
Nearly everyone loves a vodka or gin-based cocktail. Learn about the liquor from these blogs and get tips on some of the most popular cocktail drinks that include vodka or gin.
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The Vodka Blog Whether you’re looking for reviews of drinks, vodka-related products (like fancy glasses or limited edition bottles of the cool drink) or recipes, this site should be a stop.
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Vodka Recipes If you’re looking for a wide array of vodka recipes, this blog is a must-read. There are numerous vodka cocktails added each week, so you’ll never run out of ideas.
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That’s the Spirit – Vodka Learn the history of vodka and what drinks taste best shaken or stirred (an ongoing debate for vodka drinkers).
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Russian Life – Vodkaphiles This site has links to numerous vodka sites and gives you reviews of the various brands.
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Brilliant Vodka This site is a must-read for the vodka aficionado. Learn how vodka is made and why certain brands and varieties have gained popularity in recent years.
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Vodka Emporium Get reviews of the hottest vodkas on the market and limited edition bottles that are only around for a certain season. This vodka blog also discusses new varieties coming out for the following season.
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Vodka Club Get the skinny on the top 10 vodka brands according to this blog and get recipes, as well as tasting tips.
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Martini Muse This martini blog brings you all of the info you can handle on vodka and gin. Learn about the different brands, how to shake up the perfect martini and get recommendations for martinis around the globe.
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Brands of Vodka Learn how vodka is made, how to drink it straight up and a breakdown of calories that are in various vodka cocktails.
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The Gin and Vodka Association This site talks gin and vodka in a language that newcomers to cocktails can understand. Get a history lesson on each ingredient and get a cocktail-of-the-day recipe every time you visit.
Best Tequila Blogs
Tequila is having a major moment in the world of drinks. Learn how to mix and match the potent liquor with other ingredients for a winning cocktail every time.
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Otro Tequila This site no longer updates, but the year’s worth of posts will keep tequila lovers entertained and learning about the history of the drink and where it stands in the liquor market in recent sales.
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TravelStart – Classic Cocktail: The Margarita Learn all about the traditional Mexican drink that has made its way into nearly every bar on every continent.
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Ian Chadwick This is the ultimate online guide to tequila. Learn how to sip high end tequilas and how to choose the right tequila depending on what type of drink you’re looking to concoct.
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Tristan Stephenson’s Wild Drink Blog This blog focuses on liquors of every variety, but has an extensive section on tequila and regularly discusses the drink. It even breaks down the differences in tequilas that low and high price points, making you an educated consumer the next time you hit the liquor store.
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Tequila Gringo Depend on this site for countless tequila reviews. You can also watch videos posted to the site on how tequila is made, giving you an edge the next time your knocking back margaritas at a get-together.
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Tequila Whisperer This site no longer updates, but it does have plenty of archived posts for the tequila newbie to dig through when getting to know the agave-derived drink. There are also history lessons on the most famous tequilas on the market.
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Examiner.com – Tequila This Examiner site has tequila tips galore and interviews with some of the heavy hitters in the industry. The writer also keeps you in-the-loop on tequila-related events throughout the United States.
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Poco Tequila This site has vintage tequila ads that are fun to peruse, but an even more creative list of tequila-based cocktail drinks. Get ready to go beyond the margarita with the help of this site.
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Rancho Tequila This blogger met tequila in the early ‘90s and has been on a quest to try nearly everything under the sun since. From recommendations to new drink recipes, this is a fun blog read when you want to pick up a few tequila tips.
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Tequila The name says it all! This tequila blog has a list of their favorite bars throughout the world and a favorites section for tequila suggestions you should try the next time you need to re-stock.
Best Whiskey Blogs
Whiskey cocktails are back and the drink is no longer reserved for cowboys after a long day on the ranch. These blogs will show you what to do with whiskey, for those who can’t take it straight up.
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Edinburgh Whisky Blog These guys are experts on everything whisky, so if you want to be in their company, start reading the blog for tips on sipping the strong liquor and learning what notes to spot in a winning whiskey.
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Dr. Whisky The doctor is in and he deciphers all of the guesswork when it comes to whisky for you. Learn more about new and independent whisky labels by checking out the side list on the site.
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Irish Whiskey Blog These whisky bloggers go behind the curtain and reveal how the drink is made. The site also lists books for gifting the whisky lover in your life.
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The Scotch Blog Learn the fundamentals of a fabulous scotch. This blog doesn’t update as often as we’d like, but there are over four years of posts to browse through when you’re looking for something new to learn about scotch.
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The Whisky Exchange This site is among the favorites for whisky aficionados. This whisky blog covers whisky and scotch happenings all over the world, giving you a peek at what’s new in the industry and what trends you can expect to see in the market.
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Nonjatta For malt whisky with a Japanese spin, this is your site. We love that the indie blog isn’t sponsored by any major whisky maker, which means the reviews are 100% honest.
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Master of Malt There are tons of whisky reviews on this site and they’re often the first to break news on new whisky releases that will hit store shelves within a few months.
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Malt Advocate The editor of Malt Advocate magazine is the go-to guy for advice on choosing your whisky. He also examines the industry and talks about what we can expect from the wide world of whisky.
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Whisky Blog Listen to podcasts discussing all things whisky every week. This blog is ideal for those who want to learn more about whisky than just how to throw it back.
Other Blogs on Cocktails
Craving even more cocktails? These blogs will give you more fabulous cocktails to choose from and tips on shaking them up so they’re just right.
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Alcademics For a behind-the-scenes look at how liquor is made and reviews of drinks from establishments across the U.S., this is your blog.
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Barmano If you’re looking for a new twist on your old favorite like a standard margarita or mojito, this blog will show you new innovative recipes to spice things up. Be sure to check out the bar guide, which is categorized by city.
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Cocktail Hacker Be prepared to mix it up with the help of this site, which hacks traditional drink recipes to bring you fun new combinations that are sure to please.
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Kaiser Penguin This site walks you through the must-have liquors for whipping up classic cocktails and tweaking the recipes that could use improvements.
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Mixology For the cocktail aficionado, this site is packed with event happenings in the industry, updates on new liquors that are launching and new drink ideas for when throwing a shindig.
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Drink Snob Newbies should check out this blog for the essentials of making a perfect cocktail. It’s an especially great site to visit for drink ideas for various holidays.
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Sloshed! This site is dedicated to an upscale approach of cocktails and the science that makes the perfect blend for tasting. Experienced cocktail lovers will appreciate the exotic recipes featured.
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The Chanticleer Society This site is where bartenders and cocktail lovers meet to discuss the elements of the perfect drink. Sit back and learn a thing (or 10) from this discussion site packed with knowledgeable people.
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A Dash of Bitters This fun site examines liquor ads from the days of yore and occasionally reviews cocktail-making tools like ice makers. Also check out the extensive list of ingredients to get a back story on each.
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The Liquid Muse This blogger writes about liquor from around the world, taking you along for her travels. The writer has also penned a book called Preggatinis, virgin drinks fit for the mommy-to-be!
Bring back cocktail hour with the help of these blogs that show you the various things you can do with the bottles collecting dust in your pantry or in your liquor cabinet. While we can’t all pull a Mad Men and kick back with a cocktail at the office, having an arsenal of perfect cocktail recipes is sure to gain you friends.