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Lydia Martin

Lydia Martin is the editorial byline of Liquor Laboratory. Articles published under this name are researched, written and edited by our editorial team against our editorial standards — every ABV verified against the current label, every regulatory claim cited to the governing instrument, and no invented prices or ratings.

Best Gin for a Tom Collins

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Best Gin for Tom Collins

The IBA John Collins is 45 ml gin, 30 ml lemon, 15 ml syrup, 60 ml soda. A Tom Collins uses Old Tom gin. 40–47% London Dry still works. Not a 2023 ranking.

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15 Best Gins for French 75 Cocktail Ranked (2023 Updated)

September 9, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Best Gin for French 75

The French 75 cocktail has been making headlines due to its unique flavor. Read this list of 15 Best Gins for French 75 Cocktail ranked in 2023

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Mixed Drinks With White Wine

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Mixed Drinks with White Wine

No official white-wine mixed-drink ranking. Typical US table lots ~12% FLAG. Spritz mixers are 0% unless sparkling wine.

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Mixed Drinks With Dark Rum

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Mixed Drinks with Dark Rum

No official dark-rum ranking. US rum ≥40% (5.147). Color is not a type. Typical 40% FLAG.

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Piña Colada Rum: What the Label Has to Mean

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Best Rum for Pina Coladas

Updated June 2026. There is no official best rum for a piña colada. US rum is sugarcane spirit bottled at 40% or more. The IBA card lists rum with coconut cream or coconut milk and pineapple juice. White vs gold vs dark is color talk, not a legal type. VA ABC lists Bacardi Superior at … Read more

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What to Mix With Pineapple Rum

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
What To Mix With Pineapple Rum

No official pineapple-rum mixer. Flavor is not a 5.147 type. Official SKU ABV unused FLAG.

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What Is a Cordial Drink?

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
What Is a Cordial Drink

US cordial is 27 CFR 5.150 with liqueur. Sugar ≥2.5% by weight. Wine cordial is a different Part 4 label. Triple sec is a 5.150 type word, not a separate class.

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What Happens If You Drink Expired Alcohol? Answered (2023)

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
What Happens if You Drink Expired Alcohol

You’re here because you accidentally drank a bottle of alcohol sitting for months on your shelf. So what happens if you drink expired alcohol?

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15 Best Rum Drinks for the Beach Ranked (2023 Edition)

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Best Rum Drinks for the Beach

The Caribbean’s most important edible resource is sugar cane, which is fermented and used for making rum. The best rum drinks for the beach…

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What is a Speakeasy Bar Concept? Beginner’s Guide (2023)

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
What is a Speakeasy Bar

If you are tired of the same old bar scene, and looking for a place with a little more mystery. Know what is the speakeasy bar concept…

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