Art of Mixology — Informational

Table of Contents What are the Main Wine Classifications in France? How are French Wines Classified? How Many Types of French Wines are There? How to Read a French Wine Label? Do you know what kind of French wine you’re partaking in on a fine evening? French wines are some of the best and most well-known globally, and it is important to know their classifications and how to read a French wine label.  The French wine classification is a type of quality assessment. It was established to protect the “typicité” of regional wines and allow consumers to make informed choices...

Having an aesthetically pleasing bar will help elevate the mood of your customers and staff. The look and feel of your bar should convey just how much care and attention you put into it, while the atmosphere you create will define your establishment's identity. Choosing the right lighting for your bar is essential and will help keep guests coming back time and time again. That’s why you should select LED strips that not only look good but also provide enough light so people can see what they're eating or drinking. In this blog post, we’ll go over some of the...

Exotic liquors have names of origins unique to particular areas worldwide, with a one-of-a-kind taste and vibe. One example of an exotic drink is peanut butter whiskey, a hybrid of two classic American favorites: whiskey and peanut butter. Like most exotic drinks, there’s lots of information, history, and exciting facts attached to it. If you're a fan of peanut butter and whiskey, then this blog post is for you. We’ve put together five facts that will make it clear why this combination is so good. 1. What is Peanut Butter Whiskey? Peanut butter whiskey is described as a particular type...

Wine is a beloved drink throughout the years in many parts of the world. When you go to a restaurant and you taste their wine, you immediately think that it tastes good because it is a high-quality wine. Of course, this is a big factor of a good-tasting product but a less expensive wine can taste just as good. What could be the differing factor? The answer: wine decanting. Basically, decanting is the process of transferring the wine from its bottle to another vessel called a decanter to introduce air to the wine and to separate it from its sediments....

Shot glasses are a staple in most bars and parties. They often come in sets of four, six, or eight with different colors to differentiate between types of alcohol. But did you know that they were initially created for the military?  Shot glasses date back as early as 1795 when one was used by George Washington to toast his troops on New Year's Day. However, it wasn’t until the 1940’s when the term shot glass was first coined in a New York Times article. In this blog post, we'll explore what shot glasses are and why they exist, plus give...