Spirits of the Stars
Every day, there seems to be a new celebrity-endorsed or celebrity-founded alcohol brand launching into the market.
The Batch Blog
5 Great Aquavit Cocktails to Make at Home
We at Downtime Cocktails are always looking to develop great new recipes using aquavit as the base, and we often look to some of our country's most talented bartenders for inspiration.
The Insider's Guide to Bartender Lingo (Part 2)
As you may or may not know, bartenders and folks in the hospitality industry have evolved their own unique lexicon, one that serves numerous functions.
Cocktail Trends
The world of mixology and cocktail culture is always rapidly changing.
The Big Apple Gets Batch
Last week, Matthew and Bruce returned from an extended stay in Manhattan, during which time they executed a key part of their East Coast strategy: Get Batch 22 into the hands (and lips) of as many folks as possible.
The World's Best Bars
Each year we like to do a quick rundown of the Best Bars in the World—accolades bestowed by the website TheWorld's50Best.com.
Batch is Bi-Coastal!
Happy New Year! 2023 was an excellent year for Batch 22 and Downtime Cocktails.
In Praise of Total Wine & More
One of the most significant sales milestones for Batch 22 in 2023 was securing Total Wine & More as a new account.
The 60-Cocktail Challenge
Here we are, steeped in the season of entertaining and socializing.
Feeling Good About Doing Good
This past weekend, we were fortunate enough to participate in SoNo Fest, held annually in San Diego's South Park Neighborhood.
How to Keep Your Thanksgiving Scream Free
There are an awful lot of high-octane issues in the news lately.
Spiked Punch(lines)
Alright, time for some frivolity. The holidays are approaching quickly, and soon we'll all be thrown together with our respective clans to celebrate the season.
Can I Buy You a Drink? The Most Expensive Cocktails in the World
As the holidays approach, we inevitably turn our thoughts to the task of gift-giving.
What Is That Ingredient? (Part 3)
At Downtime Cocktails, we're not huge fans of black licorice flavors (fennel, anise, licorice root, etc.)—that's why Batch 22 does not feature them—but we understand that many of you cocktail enthusiasts out there do love a good black licorice blast.
The Greatest Cocktail Stories Ever Told, Part 4: The Largest Cocktail Ever Made
We at Downtime Cocktails do not condone drinking to excess, but we do love a good drinking story—especially one that involves the creation of cocktails on an epic scale.
Supporting a Great Cause
Doing fundraisers for causes we support is an important part of who we are.