Alchmeix Bar Blog
Ritual Zero Proof, Best Non-Alcoholic Replacement in 2023?
Choosing not to drink is a very personal decision, whatever the reason. While some prefer to abstain from anything related to alcohol or drinking culture, others enjoy non-alcoholic beers, cocktails, and wines. We support everyone navigating the waters of sobriety;...
The Nick and Nora Glass, Cocktail Beauty and Elegance
I didn't "get" the whole glass craze when I started bartending. I knew certain drinks went into martini glasses, double rocks glasses, coupes, and other styles. I didn't appreciate the cocktail elegance of glassware yet. When I started doing mixology contests in 2012,...
What is Bitters? A Bartender’s Secret Weapon for Cocktails
Everyone's heard of bitters. Even if you've never used them you probably have a bottle floating around your house. They get bought on principle, after all they are part of a cocktail. They get passed on, from parent to child or from a friend who's moving; they are...
Honest Drnxmyth Review, A Twist on Ready To Drink Cocktails
Even professional bartenders want someone else to make them a drink. I'd guess that they sometimes want that more than their customers. So we set out on the search to find the best Ready-to-Drink cocktails. Drnxmyth was an early stop on the journey, but it was a...
Traditional Proof Syrup: Is it the Perfect Old Fashioned Cocktail Syrup?
There's nothing like a classic Old Fashioned. It's perfectly balanced, delicious, and strong. A simple cocktail that packs complex flavors with minimal ingredients. Proof Syrup has set out to simplify the game, providing an all-but-the-booze approach to cocktail...
Grey Goose vs Tito’s vs Fleischmann’s Vodka
It's another vodka showdown! Grey Goose vs. Tito's vs. Fleischmann's in Sex and the City's favorite cocktail: The Cosmopolitan! https://www.youtube.com/embed/CYow3PSbMeE transcript I'm Carl I'm Riley. And this is the tasting room for today. We're going to try...
Woodford Reserve vs Bulleit vs Larceny Bourbon
Welcome back to the Tasting Room! In this episode, we put 3 bourbons to the test in a Gold Rush. Join us, and see if we prefer the bourbon from Larceny, Bulleit, or Woodford Reserve. https://www.youtube.com/embed/b5gra6ZZOIs Transcript cocktail of choice I'm Carl I'm...
Best Reposado Tequila for an Oaxaca Old Fashioned
One of the goals of Alchemix Bar is to help you decide if paying a premium for your spirits is worth the price tag. Our answer to that question is almost always, "it depends." There are so many variables to think about when determining the value of a spirit. But, I...
The Best Coffee Liqueur for the Perfect White Russian
The nectar of life. Go-go juice. Wake up water. I need it in the morning, and I love it in cocktails at night. Recently, thanks to Steve the Bartender and Mr. Black's Coffee Cocktail Challenge, Carl and I were introduced to Mr. Black Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur, and it...