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The Whiskey Thankful
A simple whiskey cocktail with fall flavors.
Nov 26, 2024 • 
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TRB's Foolproof Thanksgiving Wine Guide
Are you Reluctant to decide which wines to serve on Turkey Day? The Reluctant Bartender is here to help.
Nov 24, 2024 • 
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The Bee's Knees
Usher in Spring with a Prohibition-era, gin-based cocktail laced with sweet honey syrup.
Apr 20, 2023 • 
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The Negroni (plus the Americano and Negroni Sbagliato)
Dec 21, 2022 • Ferg
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Gear Essentials for the Home Bartender
Dec 14, 2022 • Ferg
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The Martini
Nov 23, 2022 • Ferg
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The Old Fashioned
Nov 20, 2022 • Ferg
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The Bee's Knees
Apr 20, 2023 • Ferg
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TRB's Foolproof Thanksgiving Wine Guide
Nov 24, 2024 • Ferg
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The Press Luxe
TRB presents a drink that evolved in our our own kitchens.
Mar 4, 2023 • 
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Let's Talk About Vermouth
What is it? Why is it so important? How is it used? On this entry of The Reluctant Bartender, we'll try to answer these questions and more.
Feb 20, 2023 • 
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The Negroni (plus the Americano and Negroni Sbagliato)
The versatile global cocktail gets The Reluctant Bartender treatment.
Dec 21, 2022 • 
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Gear Essentials for the Home Bartender
Quick Note: The Reluctant Bartender is reader supported.
Dec 14, 2022 • 
Ferg
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A Programming Update
Hey! You! Yes, you. Where ya been?
Dec 10, 2022 • 
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The Martini
Wherein we learn three versions of the classic cocktail, talk about gin vs. vodka, and discuss the importance of stirring.
Nov 23, 2022 • 
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The Old Fashioned
No longer just a breakfast drink! Come along all you Reluctant Bartenders, and we'll show you just how easy and fun it is to make the first known…
Nov 20, 2022 • 
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The Reluctant Bartender
The Reluctant Bartender
Helping reluctant and beginner bartenders create craft cocktails at home with minimal effort and maximum enjoyment!
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