The Reluctant Bartender

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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April 2023

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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March 2023

The Press Luxe

TRB presents a drink that evolved in our our own kitchens.

Mar 4, 2023 • 

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February 2023

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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December 2022

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 • 

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A Programming Update

Hey! You! Yes, you. Where ya been?

Dec 10, 2022 • 

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November 2022

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 Manhattan

The Reluctant Bartender makes the historic cocktail.

Nov 14, 2022 • 

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Introducing The Reluctant Bartender project

Are you a Reluctant Bartender? Looking to learn more, but not sure where to start? Join us, and discover how to make craft cocktails simply and easily…

Nov 6, 2022 • 

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