food and drink
It doesn’t matter if you’re a man of strong will or a man who likes strong beer, summer seasonal beers are here, and they’re for every man. Like most great summer brews, there is a lightness and freshness to their substance, but this year we’ve added in a few curveballs with the seasonal beverages you should try, but nothing you’ll have trouble sucking down on a sunny day. Deschutes Twilight Summer Ale ABV: 5.0% As you rock on your porch swing watching the day slowly turn to night, you’ll probably find yourself thirsty for an ice-cold summer beer. The only way it could get any ...
We are big fans of whiskey here at Mandatory. It's manly. It tastes good. And it makes us forget about all the work we have to do running a website. So, as an excuse to drink more whiskey, we reviewed different expressions of Highland Park single malt scotch. This is one of our favorites, so you can't really go wrong with any of these. Highland Park 12 Year Old Some scotches are overly smoky. Some scotches are overly peaty. (Not that there's anything wrong with that.) But Highland Park manages to balance the smoke and peat with just a touch of sweetness to make an extremely easy to drink 12 year old single malt. This is one of the best whiskies for the buck. Suggested Retail Price: ...
Men don't always like to eat healthy. We like foods that taste good but aren't necessarily good for us. But at some point as we get older, for a variety of reasons, we decide that enough is enough and it's time to start taking care of our bodies. It usually starts with an inspired grocery list, proceeds with a motivated trip to the store, and then, well, it falls apart rather quickly. ...
The other day one of my coworkers came into my office and said, "I have to buy a bottle of whiskey for a friend. What should I get?" I've written about spirits for years, so I've become the go-to guy in the office for all things "spiritual" and as I started to explain to him the differences (some subtle, some not so subtle) between scotch, bourbon, single malt, blends and rye I realized that a quick and easy cheat sheet could be helpful when you need to pick up a decent bottle of the brown water for a friend's birthday, anniversary, Father's Day or whatever. ...
With "The Great Gatsby" hitting theaters on May 10 and figuring to be a box office smash, it's the perfect time to channel the Roaring Twenties and toast to the era of jazz, art deco, endless parties and luxury with classic cocktails that have taken on the Gatsby personality. Our friends at Campari, Brugal, Nolet's and Hornitos have provided us with these fine recipes to help you get into the spirit(s). NICK'S NEGRONI SBAGLIATO Add a bit of decadence to the classic Negroni with the addition of some bubbly. Ingredients: 1 oz. Campari 1 oz. Cinzano Rosso Vermouth 1 oz. Cinzano Prosecco Preparation: Build ingredients over ice in a rocks glass. Garnish with an orange slice. ...
Whenever Cinco de Mayo comes around, tequila is right there with it. It's been a match made in heaven for decades. But this year, there is a fresh new flavor on the scene - cinnamon tequila from Peligroso. The world's first 84 proof cinnamon-flavored tequila, Peligroso Cinnamon is infused with 100% cinnamon extract, creating a delicious spirit with a kick that leaves some sweet heat on the palate. You can sip it straight, or use these helpful recipes below to create four festive cocktails. Either way, party on. ...
