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One of things I get questions about all the time is how to take better cocktail photos for Instagram. Being a photographer and having studied fine art photography in college, it’s something I’m always excited to help people with! The following photography crash course is an excerpt from my new Ultimate Guide to Instagram Growth.

Amaretto Sour - Moody Mixologist

Photographing cold drinks like cocktails can be challenging. There are reflections, melting ice, and condensation to deal with, not to mention unforeseen lighting issues and wilting garnishes. Fortunately, once you understand how to light them and have a few pro tricks up your sleeve, you’ll be able to instantly improve your drink photos!

This simple pisco cocktail is the perfect blend of fall flavors! Fresh lime juice and muddled pear emphasize the clean, fruity flavor of pisco, while a ginger honey syrup adds sweetness and spice. What is

The Negroni is a classic Italian cocktail made with gin, sweet vermouth, and the bitter liqueur Campari. Although it's a simple, three ingredient cocktail, it's actually a pretty easy drink to mess up.

The Impact of Aroma on Cocktail Flavor: Grapefruit, pink pepper and butterfly pea gin sour cocktail recipe

Garden of Eden - gin, honeycrisp apple, lemon, rose cocktail for fall - 8 Cocktails to Make You Fall in Love with Fall

This limoncello cocktail is a bright and refreshing spin on a very old classic. The colorful Empress Gin and some naturally rosy coconut water give this drink its glorious pink color