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Jillian Dara

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(She/Her)
Boston
As seen in: MSN, MSN New Zealand, Yahoo Entertainment, Yahoo Life, Forbes, HuffPost, USA Today, USA TODAY 10Best, Yahoo Canada, Yahoo News and
Covers:  Travel, Wine, Spirits, Culture, Wellness, Health, Entrepreneur
Travel, culture, wine & spirts journalist | WSET 2

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Freelance travel and lifestyle journalist committed to spotlighting cultural eccentricities and passionate individuals. From luxury, wellness and sustainable-themed travel, to wine, spirits, local food and international fashion, I love to tell stories of the unknown and unfamiliar as much as I enjoy digging into new angles of the well-known and famed.
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Vinegar Cocktails Are Trending–Here’s What To Know About Them Original

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By Jillian Dara Verified
| Forbes Verified
Using vinegar in cocktails might, at first, sound odd. Upon first sip, though, it will make sense as the ingredient imbues a different kind of acidity to cocktails than citrus can. “It doesn’t just make a cocktail sour, it adds depth and structure,” shares Nancy Nguyen, lead bartender at Blind Duck, Raffles Boston. Vinegar is also a cost-effective, convenient ingredient to add to the bar cart.
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By Jillian Dara Verified
| Forbes Japan Verified
今週の土曜日は「ナショナル・モヒート・デー」だ。率直に言って、この記念日は夏の間ずっと続いてもいいくらいである。 潰したミント、ライム、ラム、そしてほんの少しの砂糖を組み合わせた、爽やかでハーブの香るモヒートは、暑い季節のカクテルに求める要素をすべて備えている。アルコール度数が高すぎたり、甘すぎたりすることもあるが、正しく作られたモヒートは、夏の日にぴったりの爽快で香り豊かな一杯となる。さらに、まとめて作り置き（バッチング）するのにも非常に適している（ソーダ水を加えるのは、提供する直前まで取っておくだけでいい）。 「多くの人はモヒートというと、甘すぎて材料をつぶしただけのドリンクを連想します。しかし、よくできたモヒートの本質はバランスにあります」と、ボストンのバー「Fool's Errand」でプリンシパル・バーテンダーを務めるジャンカルロ・モラレスは語る。実際、「モヒートは、レシピの上ではシンプルに見えるが、正しく作れば複雑な味わいになり得るカクテルの完璧な例である」という。...
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This Is How To Shag—And Why You Should Learn The Dance

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By Kaitlyn Yarborough Verified, Jillian Dara Verified
| Southern Living Magazine Verified
Key Takeaways The Carolina shag originated on South Carolina beaches and gained fame in the 1940s and 1950s. Its simple steps and social vibe make it a favorite at Southern weddings and parties today. The shag endures as a fun, traditional dance tied to Southern culture and hospitality. Many years ago, the shag dance was born on the beaches of South Carolina.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

When I was 16, I interned for Bermuda's national newspaper, The Royal Gazette.

What does it mean to be a journalist?

Using honesty and authenticity to share someone else's story.

What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?

Always trust your voice.