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The Negroni (plus the Americano and Negroni Sbagliato)
The versatile global cocktail gets The Reluctant Bartender treatment.
Dec 21, 2022 • Ferg
Gear Essentials for the Home Bartender
Quick Note: The Reluctant Bartender is reader supported.
Dec 14, 2022 • Ferg
The Whiskey Thankful
A simple whiskey cocktail with fall flavors.
Nov 26, 2024 • Ferg
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 • Ferg
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 • Ferg
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 • Ferg
The Manhattan
The Reluctant Bartender makes the historic cocktail.
Nov 14, 2022 • Ferg
The Bee's Knees
Usher in Spring with a Prohibition-era, gin-based cocktail laced with sweet honey syrup.
Apr 20, 2023 • Ferg
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 • Ferg
A Programming Update
Hey! You! Yes, you. Where ya been?
Dec 10, 2022 • Ferg
The Press Luxe
TRB presents a drink that evolved in our our own kitchens.
Mar 4, 2023 • Ferg
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