If you like salty drinks, the Dirty Martini is the best place to start. 1901 — the year an east coast bartender by the name of John O’Connor blessed the world with the Dirty Martini by muddling an olive in addition to the drink’s iconic olive garnish.

There’s something about wine that’s under 10 dollars that makes it taste even better. As a result, we put together out favorite list of red wines that are under the double-digit price threshold. 

The Dry Martini is one of the most common cocktails ordered at bars and restaurants — and for good reason. The taste of the drink is spirit-forward (you’ll be tasting the liquor more than anything else) so it’s perfect for a slower-pace environment where you may sip the cocktail. Also, the aesthetic of the drink is flawless, looking like the purest waters.

Discover how a vodka executive, an L.A. bartender with too much ginger beer, and a connection to a copper-goods company accidentally created the iconic Moscow Mule. Born from Smirnoff vodka and inventive collaboration, this refreshing cocktail quickly became a classic loved for its crisp, spicy, and timeless flavor.

On the 21^st & 22^nd of September, ShopSK is sponsoring what it does well: Wine & Spirits. The Los Angeles Chocolate, Wine, & Spirits Festival is also mixing in some chocolate too — who doesn’t like chocolate, right? 

A bubbly cocktail, the Gin Fizz is a bar classic. The creaminess is feeling great on the lips and taste on the tongue. Just a little heads up though, to get this frothy-ness, you’re going to have to do a lot of shaking. Probably best to skip the gym today…