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Del Maguey Vida Mezcal Margarita (Served Up)

Deconstructed Drinks is reader-supported. When you buy through links on this site, I may earn an affiliate commission at no cost to you. Learn more. If you love margs and Old Fashioneds, a Mezcal Margarita might just be your new jam. Smoke and citrus make for a surprisingly good couple.

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Cold Brew Tonic

This is a non alcoholic coffee cocktail that's crisp, bubbly, and zesty (via the tonic).

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Dragon's Last Word (with Matcha)

There are occasions in which, after a long day's worth of daytime work, you still need to keep your hustle through the evening. You need some liquid inspiration and relaxation—but also a tamed boost of energy. The Last Word is a Prohibition-Era cocktail that's equal

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How to Make Negroni Gummy Bears (From Scratch)

In this guide, we'll make 3 different Negroni gummy bear flavors from scratch: Traditional, White, and Cold Brew.

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How to Make Simple Syrup for Cocktails (or Coffee)

Sweetness is a building block in cocktails that helps enhance and balance a drink. If there's an acidic component in the cocktail, sweetness will balance the acidity—thus, elevating and adding dimension to a cocktail. It's very simple in ingredients and preparation. In this guide, you&

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4 Ways to Make Crushed Ice at Home for Cocktails

In this guide, we'll go through 4 different ways (and for different budgets) of making crushed ice for cocktails. 1. Lewis Bag method 2. The MacGyver method 3. Opal ice machine 4. Food processor But first, some basic things to know: Why use crushed ice? Crushed ice serves

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Mezcal Old Fashioned

Deconstructed Drinks is reader-supported. When you buy through links on this site, I may earn an affiliate commission at no cost to you. Learn more. Using Mezcal in an Old Fashioned cocktail format is an excellent way to showcase the spirit, especially if you have a nice bottle of Mezcal.

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Mezcal Margarita

Deconstructed Drinks is reader-supported. When you buy through links on this site, I may earn an affiliate commission at no cost to you. Learn more. Something about this quarantine is giving me some serious mezcal cravings. Ever hear that saying: listen to your body? Well, I have been listening to

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How to Stock a Home Bar on a Budget - A Practical Guide

Ordinary advice on how to stock a home bar is flawed. Here's why. The big issue with commonplace advice is they'll tell you to dive in head-first with a huge purchase of bottles. A bottle of vodka, gin, whiskey, a couple of bottles of aperitifs, a

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How To Hack Your Coffee to Achieve Adderall-Like Productivity

Caffeine. Adderall. Modafinil. You've heard of at least two of them. But first, a disclaimer—I want to keep you and myself out of trouble. DISCLAIMER: The following is for entertainment purposes only. This is not medical advice. Do not do anything with the information below—if you

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Dick Tracy

Espresso, maple syrup, bacon. Enough said—but let's dive into this magical drink.

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Cuban Old Fashioned