Mixology Tips & Cocktail Guides
Expert advice to help you improve your bartending skills, discover new recipes, and become a cocktail master.
Drinks with Bacardi: 12 Easy White Rum Cocktails
Twelve cocktails that make the most of a bottle of Bacardi, from two-ingredient highballs to shaken classics and party punch, with strength and calories for each.
Best Cocktail Apps in 2026: 4 Bartender Apps Compared
Why Pocket Bartender is our pick for the best cocktail app of 2026, and how it compares with Mixel, Cocktails Guru, and Home Bar Hero on features and platforms.
How to Make a Long Island Iced Tea: The Complete Guide
Master the classic five-spirit Long Island Iced Tea, from the right ratio to the ingredients that keep it balanced instead of just strong.
How to Make an Old Fashioned: The Classic Whiskey Cocktail
Master the perfect Old Fashioned with the classic recipe, the right whiskey, proper technique, and a couple of variations worth trying.
How to Make a Negroni: The Bitter Italian Classic
Master the perfect negroni with the classic equal-parts recipe, the right gin, and a few worthwhile variations.
How to Make a Mojito: The Refreshing Cuban Classic
Master the classic Cuban mojito with the right muddling technique, quality ingredients, and a few refreshing variations.
How to Make a Martini: The Sophisticated Classic
Master the classic martini, gin or vodka, dry or wet, stirred or shaken, with the recipe, ratios, and technique that actually matter.
How to Make a Margarita: The Complete Guide
Master the classic margarita recipe, the right tequila, salt-rim technique, and a few variations worth keeping in rotation.
What Are Signature Cocktails? Understanding the Art of Unique Drinks
A signature cocktail is a bar's original drink, built to represent its identity. Here's what actually makes one work and how bars create them.
Cocktails: The Art of Making Bad Decisions Taste Amazing
A hilarious look at the world of cocktails, from questionable drink names to the eternal struggle of trying to look sophisticated while getting tipsy.
Popular Mixing and Shaking Techniques in Mixology
The core mixing techniques every home bartender actually needs: shaking, stirring, muddling, and straining, and when to use each one.
Cocktails vs Mocktails: Understanding the Difference
The real differences between cocktails and mocktails go beyond alcohol content. Here's what actually changes, and when to reach for each.
Top 5 Most Popular Cocktails in the World
The five cocktails that show up on every list for a reason: what makes each one work, where it came from, and how to make it.
Long Island Cocktail Variations: Beyond the Classic
Once you've mastered the classic Long Island Iced Tea, these variations put real twists on it: bourbon, mezcal, blue curaçao, and a genuine non-alcoholic version.
Beginner's Guide to Mixology: Start Your Cocktail Journey
The tools, techniques, and first five cocktails that actually get you started making good drinks at home, without buying a whole bar's worth of gear.