Georgina Torbet – The Manual https://www.themanual.com The Essential Guide for Men Tue, 14 May 2024 17:48:44 +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 Georgina Torbet – The Manual https://www.themanual.com 32 32 190124441 The 10 best amaros and how to drink them https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/best-amaros/ Thu, 09 May 2024 12:50:56 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1321222 One category of drinks that doesn’t get as much attention as it deserves is amaros. Traditionally defined as Italian bitter herbal liqueurs, these make for not only extremely useful cocktail ingredients but also delicious aperetifs or digestifs to enjoy as sippers. While you almost certainly recognize some of the better known examples in the category […]

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]]> 1321222 Cocktail classics: the Negroni and its millions of variations https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/what-is-a-negroni/ Wed, 24 Apr 2024 12:20:55 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1319559 If you're a long-time negroni drinker and you're looking to try something new then we've got suggestions on some of the many variations you can try.

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]]> 1319559 How to start your own home bar: the tools and mixers https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/how-to-start-your-own-home-bar-the-tools-and-mixers/ Mon, 22 Apr 2024 12:10:57 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1318907 From mixers to tools to glasswear, we're rounding up everything you'll need to turn a corner of your kitchen into a great home bar.

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]]> 1318907 You’re overlooking the most important ingredient in your cocktail https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/youre-overlooking-the-most-important-ingredient-in-your-cocktail/ Wed, 17 Apr 2024 12:40:13 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1317452 However I think there's one ingredient that can make or break a good cocktail, and it's something many drinkers don't ever stop to consider.

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]]> 1317452 How to start your own home bar: the essential spirits https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/how-to-start-your-own-home-bar-the-essential-spirits/ Wed, 17 Apr 2024 12:30:55 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1317860 Pixnio / NastyaSensei Sens When you start getting into cocktails, drinking them is only half the fun — making them is part of the appeal too. If you start making your own drinks at home, you’ll soon find that you can often create better or more interesting drinks than what you’re served in most bars. […]

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]]> 1317860 I’m a cocktail expert — my picks for the best vodka for a Bloody Mary https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/best-vodkas-for-a-bloody-mary/ Wed, 10 Apr 2024 16:30:44 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1315906 Johann Trasch/Unsplash Whether it’s the morning after a wild night out and you’re looking for something to staunch the feeling of excess, or whether you’re throwing a lively brunch and are hoping to add a note of spice, the Bloody Mary is a beloved daytime cocktail. It’s honestly surprising that tomato juice isn’t more popular […]

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]]> 1315906 I’m a gin enthusiast — these are the 7 best gins for a martini https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/best-gins-for-a-martini/ Fri, 05 Apr 2024 15:39:42 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1315413 Rachel Harrison Communications Perhaps the most iconic cocktail of all time is the martini. Though it comes in many variations, from to , the classic recipe calls for just two ingredients: gin and dry vermouth. Made well, a martini is a classy, elegant drink which unlocks the beautiful pairing of gin and vermouth, bringing out […]

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]]> 1315413 I’m an alcohol expert — my four favorite liquor deals today https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/im-an-alcohol-expert-my-4-favorite-liquor-deals-today/ Thu, 04 Apr 2024 07:40:27 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1315024 I've been mixing cocktails for friends and building up my home bar for nearly 10 years, and I've combed through the deals available today to pull out my favorites to get you drinking something special, something tasty, and something interesting.

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]]> 1315024 I’m a tequila expert — here are my favorite tequilas for sipping https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/best-tequilas-for-sipping/ Sun, 31 Mar 2024 09:50:56 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1312936 We've rounded up some of the best tequilas for sipping, whether you're new to the spirit or you're already an enthusiast. We'd recommend sipping these neat, or over ice if you prefer, but they're all good enough to enjoy just as they are, no slammers involved.

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]]> 1312936 This extremely rare Land Rover Defender is a work of art https://www.themanual.com/auto/this-extremely-rare-land-rover-defender-is-a-work-of-art/ Fri, 23 Feb 2024 09:47:07 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1304834 The Dutch company Firmship might be best known for its yachts and boats, but its design team has recently taken a spin on a different form of transport.

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