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May 14, 2013 BartendingBars We Love: The Wayland
Alphabet City is one of New York City’s most eclectic neighborhoods, not just because of the diverse range of people who... Read more »
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April 16, 2013 BartendingBars We Love: Maison Premiere
It’s no secret: we here at TheSpir.it love to drink. Whether it’s at home or out on the town, there’s nothing more... Read more »
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March 7, 2013 Cocktail RecipesSara's Signature Cocktail
St. Patrick’s Day is one of the holiest days on the drinking calendar, so it’s no surprise that this month’s Sara’s... Read more »
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February 7, 2013 Cocktail RecipesSara's Signature Cocktail
Welcome back to the February edition of Sara’s Signature Cocktail! Today, in the spirit of the upcoming Mardi Gras holiday,... Read more »
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January 8, 2013 SpiritsCocktail Predictions for 2013
If you can believe it, it’s actually 2013! It seems like 2012 came and went in a flash, so here we are, chock full of... Read more »
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October 30, 2012 BartendingTop 4 Cocktail Bars in San Francisco
After Sunday night and a four game sweep, the San Francisco Giants are officially the 2012 World Series Champions! To... Read more »
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August 30, 2012 Cocktail RecipesBroker’s Gin and Tanqueray Score High in Cocktails
Welcome back to the results of the Ultimate Cocktail Challenge 2012, with this week’s installment focusing on classic gin... Read more »
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August 21, 2012 EntertainingHow To Update Your Home Bar: Part II-Bar Tools
Your home bar is your temple, your place to really show off what you know about...bars. So, to help show all of your future... Read more »
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August 14, 2012 EntertainingHow To Update Your Home Bar-Part I
Your home bar is your temple, your place to really show off what you know about...bars. So, to help show all of your future... Read more »
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July 3, 2012 Cocktail RecipesThe Sazerac-The Original Cocktail
In honor of July 4, a celebration of patriotism, freedom and a general sense of looking back and seeing “where it all... Read more »
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May 31, 2012 SpiritsCocktail Apps
Have you ever forgotten the measurements or ingredients for a cocktail you want to drink and wish you had something handy as a... Read more »
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March 27, 2012 SpiritsApril Fool's Day Cocktail
It's a perfect day for a Tom Collins. Let me paint you a picture. A tall, frosted Collins glass graces your end table as you... Read more »
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May 12, 2011 BartendingFor the Love of Craft Ice Cubes
I geek out over good-looking ice in a cocktail. For this, I have to thank the growing current of like-minded folks —... Read more »
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April 12, 2011 BartendingHow to Chill a Glass
Cold cocktails should be served in cold glasses. But there are different ways to chill a glass. Don’t worry; they all work... Read more »
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March 22, 2011 BartendingHow to Make Great Cocktails
There are a few basic rules to follow when tending bar. However, though basic these rules must not be compromised. Ever! 1.... Read more »
