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On another hot summer’s day, there’s nothing like a cool Bacardi cocktail to keep you fresh in the heat. We’re big fans of Bacardi; we have almost fifty different kinds of it here at Liquor Barn, with every kind of flavor from grapefruit to classic Anejo for you to choose from. The next time you’re throwing a party, why not make it Bacardi themed? Here are five great Bacardi cocktails to get your imagination going.BacardiRum MojitoThere’s no drink featuring Bacardi Rum that’s more iconic than th …

It’s the middle of summer, the sun is out, the air is hot and sticky, and that means it’s every Chicagoan’s favorite time of year: Lollapalooza. We can’t wait to see Radiohead, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and so many other amazing performers strut their stuff at Grant Park. Besides all the awesome music, we can’t forget about the mouth-watering food at Lollapalooza that’s going to be served in Chow Town. Some of Chicago’s best purveyors of grub, including Billy Goat Tavern and Lou Malnatti’s Pizzeria …

When you’re having company over and want to offer them a drink that suggests refinement, it’s hard to go wrong with Bourbon. Angel’s Envy is hand-blended, small-batch whiskey at its best. Here at Liquor Barn you can find both the Rye and Bourbon varieties. Crafted in Louisville (where else but Kentucky), this all-American golden liquid is a great way to kick off a memorable evening, or perhaps to cap it all off.  Small Batch, Big TasteBecause the folks at Angel’s Envy are committed to qual …

The great thing about summer is that you have an excuse to try something refreshing, fruity and light to try and beat the heat. Perhaps nothing is better than a vodka cocktail, and there are few vodkas better for making a good vodka cocktail than Absolut Vodka. Here at Liquor Barn we've got hundreds of different brands of vodka from all over the world. And while it's nice to splurge on a bottle of Grey Goose or Beluga Vodka every once in while, if you're trying to make a good vodk …

Kraken Rum, apart from having one of the coolest branding concepts out there and one of the gnarliest label designs there is, happens to be an excellent spiced rum for drinking and mixing classics such as rum & Coke or Cuba Libre. But we would be doing a disservice to you if we didn’t share our favorite use for Kraken Rum, which is not as a drink, but as a spicy, rich accent to desserts. Spiced rum is actually quite popular when it comes to making dessert, especially baked goods. If yo …