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Total Wine's Mixologist
With over a decade of experience managing bar programs in Washington DC, Molly knows what makes a great cocktail. Level up your cocktails with Molly’s picks!
Tower Vodka
4.6 out of 5 stars
"Has a tiny hint of sweetness and the barest touch of bright citrus, with an overall clean simplicity making it perfect for all your mixed drink needs." - Molly Horn
Skatterbrain Peanut Butter Whiskey
4.4 out of 5 stars
"What I particularly love about this peanut butter Whiskey is how deliciously buttery it is - it's kind of like a peanut toffee brittle!" - Molly Horn
El Padrino Passion Fruit Tequila
4.4 out of 5 stars
"It is naturally flavored so it doesn't have any of that artificial taste that you can get in other flavored spirits, and it's also not overly sweet." - Molly Horn
Bank Street 5Yr Reserve Bourbon
4.2 out of 5 stars
"It has a really nice rich mouthfeel, with these caramel/butterscotch/vanilla notes. Complex, full-bodied, layered, just really interesting and delicious." - Molly Horn
Ide & Stills Irish Whiskey
4.3 out of 5 stars
"Perfect example of what Irish Whiskey CAN be - it's light and gentle, but still packs a ton of flavor with great caramel, oak notes and a little kick at the finish." - Molly Horn
Wolcott Kentucky Straight Bourbon
4.2 out of 5 stars
"This is a big one! Dry and spicy, clearly a high-rye mash bill, with juicy dark fruit and baking spices and that fresh sawdusty note that I love in Bourbon." - Molly Horn
Kavanagh Irish Cream
4.7 out of 5 stars
"This is 100% my go-to Irish Cream. I like to keep a bottle in the fridge and have a little for dessert, but it’s also the perfect addition to coffee!"-Molly Horn
Esme Gin
4.6 out of 5 stars
"Great for a novice Gin drinker who loves a simple Rickey or Gin & Tonic, but also makes a fun new-age take on the classic dry Gin Martini." - Molly Horn
Royale Orange
4.4 out of 5 stars
"Bright candied orange zest and freshly peeled ripe orange – very straightforward on the nose leading into a vitamin-C-packed fresh fruity orange flavor."-Molly Horn
ABK6 VS Cognac
4.5 out of 5 stars
"Full of ripe fruit with beautiful floral notes and a smooth, elegant finish. Makes amazing top-shelf quality classic Brandy cocktails like Sidecars and Sazeracs!" - Molly Horn
Don Roberto Plata Tequila
4.1 out of 5 stars
"Smooth and round enough to enjoy sipped neat or on the rocks—EXCELLENT value for a blanco of this caliber!" - Molly Horn
Caralegre Blanco Tequila
4 out of 5 stars
"Seriously delicious Tequila that I like to sip on the rocks with a splash of lime and soda or use in a VERY top shelf Margarita!" - Molly Horn
McFarlane's Reserve Kentucky Straight
3.8 out of 5 stars
"What I love about this Bourbon is between the soft mouthfeel, the gentle sweetness from the wheated mash bill, and high proof, it can carry its weight in a cocktail." - Molly Horn
Gallant Vodka
4.6 out of 5 stars
"Smooth and elegant with a clean finish, I absolutely love this for Martinis!" - Molly Horn
Kaniche XO Artisanal Rum
4.6 out of 5 stars
"Vanilla, crème brulee, gentle sweetness on the nose, baked apples, exceedingly smooth and rich – I could drink this in an Old Fashioned, or in a Tiki cocktail!" - Molly Horn
Grand Garonne
4.5 out of 5 stars
"With a delicious Cognac base, this is an excellent choice for a Sidecar and also makes the perfect Cadillac Margarita." - Molly Horn
Cafe Granita Coffee Liqueur
4.4 out of 5 stars
"Perfect for mixing with your nighttime decaf in place of sugar or in a classic Espresso Martini, where those notes of vanilla will complement a shot of espresso!"-Molly Horn
G&J Greenall's Gin
4.3 out of 5 stars
"G&J is my go-to London Dry for all my basic Gin needs. At this price point and quality it’s the perfect “rail” Gin! - Molly Horn
Knight Gabriello Aperix Aperitivo
3.7 out of 5 stars
"Right and tart orange peel and grapefruit zest with a burst of fresh citrus juice. Works perfectly in everything from a simple Aperix Spritz to a classic Paper Plane. "-Molly Horn
Foret D'Oranges Orange Cognac Liqueur
4.6 out of 5 stars
"This is an orange liqueur that I can sip neat all day, but is also great for leveling up your cocktail game, like shaking it with your favorite Cognac in a Sidecar!" - Molly Horn