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6 Classic Cocktails
Six basic cocktail recipes that are simple to make and sure to delight your tastebuds.
Top 5 Spicy Rum Cocktail Recipes
The top five spicy rum cocktails from the Montanya Distillers Tasting Room. We think the Scoville scale is the spice of life!
Cocktails for Every Spring Occasion
In this cocktail roundup, we share rum cocktails perfect for celebrating spring.
Snow Cocktails to Make Before Winter's Over
Who says you need to be a kid to eat snow? These snow cocktails bring a little extra fun to winter.
How to "Green" Your Cocktail
5 tips to make your home bar and your next cocktail better for the planet.
Cocktails for Every Winter Occasion
A roundup of our favorite rum cocktail recipes for winter, so you can celebrate the holidays and make the most of winter.
The Basic Ingredients for Cocktails (We Have Your Shopping List Ready)
Here we help you make your shopping list so you always have the ingredients on hand to make delicious rum cocktails.
How to Make Your Own Flavored Rums
Our best tips for creating your own flavored rums at home—so simple and a fun way to expand your cocktail options.
A Cocktail for Every Fall Occasion
We rounded up some of our favorite rum cocktail recipes that remind us of fall. There’s something for everyone on this seasonally-inspired list.
4 Simple Steps to Better Cocktail Garnishes
Rethink cocktail garnishes with these suggestions to go beyond the lime wheel.
A Closer Look at the Classic Daiquiri
A closer look at this classic cocktail that originated in Cuba and made its way to the US during the early 1900s.
Bartender Feature: Jungle
Jungle Tiki? Yes please. We like the vibe and the cocktail program at this Boulder, Colorado bar.
Looking for a virtual happy hour? Try these.
Two virtual happy hours recorded with Montanya founder Karen Hoskin, to up your virtual happy hour game.
Rum Cocktails for Every Summer Occasion
A round up of our favorite rum cocktails for every summer occasion we could think of—who’s ready for happy hour?
The Case for Making Cocktails at Home (and 4 Tips to Keep it Simple)
While one trend may be pre-made drinks, we think there are compelling reasons to make your own cocktails—here are our tips for how to keep it simple.
Bartender Feature: American Elm
Karen hosted the Denver launch of Valentia at American Elm, impressive for its cocktail program and its commitment to hiring female bartenders.
Rum Cocktails Perfect for Memorial Day Weekend
A few cocktails perfect for a Memorial Day Weekend at home and kicking off summer.
Bartender Feature: Eliot Tilton
In this bartender feature we meet Eliot Tilton, the winner of the 2019 Battle of the Bartender.
Craving Connection? Try a Virtual Happy Hour
One of the best ideas we’ve seen for creating togetherness during social distancing is a virtual happy hour. Here are some resources to host one of your own.
Simple Three-Ingredient Cocktails
A no-fuss home bartender or feeling like something simple? These cocktails all feature three ingredients or less.