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Grenadine vs Cherry Syrup: What’s the Difference?

August 28, 2026July 8, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Neither is a 27 CFR spirit class. Most grenadine mixers are 0% — FLAG. Cherry syrup is flavor talk. No better crown.

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Best Rum for a Rum and Coke

August 28, 2026July 8, 2026 by Lydia Martin

The IBA Cuba Libre is 50 ml white rum, 120 ml cola, and 10 ml lime. Bacardi Superior US is 40% ABV — one drink per 1.5 oz. Captain Original Spiced US is 35%. Cola is 0.0% ABV. Not a 15-rum ranking.

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What Does a Dirty Martini Taste Like?

August 28, 2026July 7, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Dirty-martini taste is not a TTB class. Olive brine is custom. IBA web card unused this run. Typical 40% FLAG.

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What to Mix With Vanilla Vodka

August 28, 2026July 6, 2026 by Lydia Martin

No official best vanilla-vodka mixer. Flavor is not a type. Official brand ABV unused — FLAG. Cola and cream soda are 0%.

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Rum Punch: What the Label Has to Mean

August 28, 2026July 6, 2026 by Lydia Martin

No official traditional rum punch. US rum ≥40%. Typical 40% FLAG. Count the rum, not the fruit.

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Best Rye Whiskey for an Old Fashioned

August 28, 2026July 6, 2026 by Lydia Martin

The IBA Old Fashioned is 45 ml whiskey, sugar, and Angostura. Rye is legal and common. 45 ml of 40% rye is one drink; 45% is 1.13. No official best brand.

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Best Vodka for a Bloody Mary

August 28, 2026July 6, 2026 by Lydia Martin

The IBA Bloody Mary is 45 ml vodka, 90 ml tomato, 15 ml lemon, Worcestershire and spices. 45 ml of 40% vodka is one standard drink. No fake ranking.

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What Does a Martini Taste Like?

August 28, 2026July 3, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Martini taste is not a TTB class. Current IBA Dry Martini: 60 ml gin, 10 ml dry vermouth. Typical US gin 40% FLAG. No ranking.

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What Are Ole Smoky Salted Caramel Whiskey Drinks?

August 28, 2026July 2, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Official this fetch: Ole Smoky Salty Caramel is leftover flavored whiskey at 60 proof / 30.0%. Unused 7-way ranking. Unused White Russian as IBA. Unused homemade still.

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What Is Bourbon Infused Coffee?

August 28, 2026July 2, 2026 by Lydia Martin

House leftover, not 5.143. Leftover BT 90/45 NAS unused as coffee. Unused 10-way ranking / BT coffee as #1. Unused recovered roast-burns-alcohol as TTB. Read the bag.

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