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It’s not summer yet, but can you blame us for wanting it to be 85 and sunny? Just because it’s still cold enough at night to wear a light jacket doesn’t mean you can’t be dreaming of warmer days to come. The next time you stop by Liquor Barn, check out our mixers aisle. If you’re in a tropical mood, any one of these ten delicious fruity mixers can transport you to a faraway white sand beach, a warm breeze, and a giant fruity cocktail in hand.1. LycheeThis fruit is native to the southern tropical …

Pinot Grigio is one of the most popular white wines in America. It’s easy to guess why: it’s a friendly wine with a bold flavor profile that’s not too dry, it’s easy to find in grocery stores and restaurants, and a decent bottle won’t set you back more than fifteen to twenty bucks.This wine originated in the Burgundy region of central France several hundred years ago before it made its way to the northern regions of Italy. It’s technically a red grape, but its ashen blue skin color looks grey, h …

When you pick up a gargoyle-branded bottle of any one of Stone Brewing Company’s beers, one of the first things you notice is that this brewery takes itself seriously. They also reserve a lot of scorn for certain unnamed mass-marketed companies who have sold watered-down lagers to ignorant consumers. Depending on your taste in beer, this either makes them geniuses who are ahead of their time, or arrogant bastards who should keep their mouths shut. Considering they produce an American double ale …

Cognac is one of those special liqueurs that has to come from certain grapes, from a certain place, distilled a certain way, aged in certain casks, and blended a certain way. The Liquor Barn has a wide selection of Cognac to choose from. What exactly makes Cognac, well, Cognac? Here are ten interesting facts about this unique brandy that will help you better understand this old and distinguished spirit.1. The Cognac flavor wheel has four stages of flavor notes depending on how long it is aged. …

I don’t know about you, but with February over and spring right around the corner I can finally almost feel my fingers and toes again! That’s pretty exciting news. As the days get a tiny bit longer and not quite so brutally cold, now is a great time to bust out the cocktail shaker and sip on something for spring. There are quite a few spring fruits and vegetables that should be making their way into grocery stores sometime this month, and you can create some pretty awesome alcohol infusions with …