Sam Slaughter – The Manual https://www.themanual.com The Essential Guide for Men Tue, 14 May 2024 16:01:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.themanual.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2022/07/cropped-theManual_secondary_logo-512.png?fit=32%2C32&p=1 Sam Slaughter – The Manual https://www.themanual.com 32 32 190124441 What is orange wine? This trendy wine has a long history https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/what-is-orange-wine/ Tue, 14 May 2024 16:00:58 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=137681 Spoiler alert: Orange refers to the color, not the fruit. Here's what to know.

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]]> 137681 How to make a mojito: The ultimate cocktail recipe https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/how-to-make-a-mojito-recipe/ Fri, 26 Apr 2024 17:00:33 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1012479 Created in Havana, Cuba, the mojito has gone through waves of popularity in the decades since it first made its appearance.

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]]> 1012479 This is how to make a proper Moscow Mule https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/how-to-make-a-moscow-mule/ Wed, 24 Apr 2024 17:00:01 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=88032 Don't forget the copper mug! We're not saying it's the most important ingredient, but it's definitely cool.

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]]> 88032 How to craft a heavenly vodka martini: Shaken or stirred https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/how-to-make-a-vodka-martini/ Tue, 23 Apr 2024 17:00:58 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=104994 The vodka martini is perhaps the most classic of classic cocktails. Find out its origins as well as how to make a home bar-worthy vodka martini here.

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]]> 104994 A beginner’s guide on how to read a topographic map https://www.themanual.com/outdoors/how-to-read-a-topographic-map/ Fri, 12 Apr 2024 18:02:23 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=102759 A topographic map gives you knowledge of how difficult the terrain might be in the area where you’re headed.

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]]> 102759 Here are the best cocktails to drink during the upcoming solar eclipse https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/best-cocktails-to-drink-during-the-solar-eclipse/ Thu, 04 Apr 2024 21:13:01 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=106701 The solar eclipse might only last a few minutes, but the fun doesn’t have to. Here are the best cocktails to enjoy during this spectacle.

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]]> 106701 The 9 best whiskey quotes of all time https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/best-whiskey-quotes/ Tue, 02 Apr 2024 18:00:59 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=124597 Want the world to know that, even in death, you really freaking love whiskey? We’ve got you covered.

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]]> 124597 What is port wine? All the different types and how to drink it https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/what-is-port-explained/ Wed, 13 Mar 2024 00:45:58 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=114484 We’ve put together a crash course on Portugal’s most famous beverage.

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]]> 114484 How to smoke meat like a pro: Everything you need to know https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/how-to-smoke-meat/ https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/how-to-smoke-meat/#comments Tue, 27 Feb 2024 19:42:36 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=4913 Kickstart your culinary goals this year with our comprehensive guide on how to smoke all kinds of meat.

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]]> https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/how-to-smoke-meat/ 4 4913 The 11 best rums for mixing to turn any night into island night https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/best-rums-for-mixing/ Tue, 13 Feb 2024 18:45:42 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=106368 It doesn't matter if you want a mojito, a Cuba Libre, or a daiquiri, you'll be needing a good bottle of rum.

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]]> 106368 Aprés ski and more: A drinker’s guide to Aspen https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/drinkers-guide-to-aspen/ Fri, 09 Feb 2024 12:00:21 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=96964 Hitting the slopes in Aspen sometime soon? Check out where you need to drink when you're done with the fresh powder for the day.

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]]> 96964 How to make the best gumbo, according to Chef Isaac Toups https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/how-to-make-gumbo-recipe-chef-isaac-toups/ Thu, 08 Feb 2024 18:00:10 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=990281 There's nothing quite like a good bowl of gumbo. Here's how to make one for yourself.

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]]> 990281 How to make wild goose pastrami according to the ‘MeatEater’ https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/wild-goose-pastrami-recipe-steven-rinella-meateater/ Thu, 01 Feb 2024 19:00:22 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=991490 What’s good for the goose is ... wait. Maybe not this time.

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]]> 991490 Our White Russian recipe is a simple, timeless staple every at-home bartender should know https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/how-to-make-a-white-russian/ Mon, 22 Jan 2024 21:00:38 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=976040 To derive the greatest pleasure from the White Russian, you want to make sure you get your swirl just right.

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]]> 976040 Bourbon, rye whiskey, Scotch whisky, and more: These are the best whiskeys under $35 https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/best-whiskey-under-20/ Thu, 11 Jan 2024 12:00:04 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=50656 We've listed a nice collection of solid, inexpensive whiskies, from bourbon to Scotch. You can thank us later.

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]]> 50656 My Favorite Murder, Son of a Hitman, American Scandal, and more: The best true crime podcasts to obsess over https://www.themanual.com/culture/best-true-crime-podcasts/ Mon, 08 Jan 2024 23:47:52 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1031330 These true crime podcasts won't just keep you on the edge of your seat; they'll make you feel like you're a part of the story.

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]]> 1031330 Tepache is the pineapple mixer you need this spring https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/meet-your-new-favorite-pineapple-drink-tepache/ Fri, 05 May 2023 13:00:08 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=84613 We're exploring the next big drink trend from Mexico: Tepache.

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]]> 84613 Grilling year-round: 10 incredible tips for winter barbecues https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/winter-grilling-tips-charbroil/ Thu, 05 Jan 2023 15:30:23 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=93420 Summer isn't the only season for grilling. Dust off that barbecue and cook some delicious meats with these cold-weather tips from Char-Broil.

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]]> 93420 Bartenders love using Suze in cocktails, and so should you https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/guide-to-suze-bitters-aperitif/ Tue, 01 Nov 2022 15:37:04 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=108693 Bartenders are fawning over Suze. You should be doing the same.

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]]> 108693 The 7 Best Cocktail Shakers to Mix With in 2022 https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/cocktail-shakers/ Thu, 13 Jan 2022 14:25:19 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=95647 If you're making a multi-ingredient cocktail, you're going to need to shake it up. Find the best ones here.

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]]> 95647 The Best Liquor Gifts for a Man Who Loves a Great Cocktail https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/best-liquor-gift-for-a-man/ Wed, 05 Jan 2022 10:55:44 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=64436 This year, make sure to give the men in your life a gift that keeps on giving: a good bottle of booze.

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]]> 64436 Best Cinnamon Cocktails to Spice Up Your Fall https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/cinnamon-cocktails/ Sat, 09 Oct 2021 23:00:19 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=90770 Learn a little bit about the once-royal spice that is cinnamon, then practice using it in these cocktails.

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]]> 90770 8 Best Graphic Novels For Newcomers To The Genre https://www.themanual.com/culture/best-graphic-novels-for-newcomers/ Thu, 02 Sep 2021 14:00:16 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1039352 Let's get one thing straight right from the get-go: graphic novels are not comic books.

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]]> 1039352 This Simple Tequila Lime Shrimp Recipe Is Perfect for Any Season https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/easy-tequila-lime-shrimp-recipe/ Wed, 25 Aug 2021 23:00:48 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=126808 If you're planning on celebrating the end of summer, you might want these tequila lime shrimp on your table.

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]]> 126808 8 Best Dry Rubs for Barbecue To Rub Your Meat With This 2022 https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/best-dry-rub-for-bbq/ Tue, 10 Aug 2021 19:00:16 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=122143 Because sometimes all a piece of meat needs is a good dry rub. Check out our list for the best barbecue rubs.

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]]> 122143 How to Make a Stand-Up Mint Julep https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/mint-julep-history/ Thu, 29 Jul 2021 00:00:38 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=74877 We break down the history of the classic Kentucky Derby drink, the mint julep.

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]]> 74877 The Best Road Trip Snacks to Bring Along for the Ride https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/best-road-trip-snacks/ Wed, 14 Jul 2021 20:00:21 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=132978 The best road trips start with the best snacks.

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]]> 132978 Best Scotch Under $50: 7 Bottles of Affordable Whisky https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/best-scotch-under-50/ Mon, 12 Jul 2021 14:00:54 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=137106 We asked the Scotch master, Cody Fredrickson of Scotch 80 Prime in Las Vegas, to give us his favorite picks.

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]]> 137106 How to Make a Daiquiri with this Step-by-Step Video https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/how-to-make-a-daiquiri/ Mon, 21 Jun 2021 00:00:28 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=976039 Scores of men, including Ernest Hemingway and JFK, have enjoyed this classic cocktail — and you should too.

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]]> 976039 Spice Up Your Grill Game With This Chorizo Burger Recipe (and Some Malbec) https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/chorizo-burger-recipe-malbec-pairing/ Sun, 20 Jun 2021 19:00:08 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=129733 One way to make your burgers a little different than the usual is to change the type of meat your using.

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