Seasons greetings, friends!Around this time of year, a certain holiday beverage makes its way into like 2/3 of my recipes. It goes in my coffee. It goes in my cocktails. … Continue reading Festive Egg Nog Cocktails
Tag: bourbon
The Boulevard (video recipe)
I have confession to make: campari makes me gag. As a result, I can’t enjoy the Boulevardier, a classic bourbon cocktail and cousin of the Negroni (gin, campari, and sweet … Continue reading The Boulevard (video recipe)
Spiked Iced Coffee (video recipe)
This has become a favorite for summer afternoons or early evenings, and like so many of my summer recipes, you can make and drink it in a mason jar! 1.5 … Continue reading Spiked Iced Coffee (video recipe)
How to Make the Chocolate Orange
Sometimes a great drink starts with discovering a new ingredient. That was the case with Cointreau Noir and the Chocolate Orange. In this video, we also discuss what makes a real maraschino … Continue reading How to Make the Chocolate Orange
All Souls’ Cider
Maybe you’re familiar with All Saints’ Day, but what about All Souls’ Day? How about Dia de los Muertos? Beer & Hymns? Cider-based cocktails? Okay, there’s a lot in this post.
The Anise! Anise!– a candy cocktail
An anise cocktail with a New Orleans inspired twist!
New Whiskey and Cheap Grace
What if you could cut a whiskey’s aging time in half? Even more, what if you could simulate the flavor of a 6-year-old whiskey in only 6 months? Would you? … Continue reading New Whiskey and Cheap Grace
Mason Jar Mixers: Lynchburg Lemonade
With the summer upon us and outdoor parties happening regularly, it’s time to introduce some simple cocktails designed for sipping outside on a warm day. I also want to address … Continue reading Mason Jar Mixers: Lynchburg Lemonade
Where Does Liquor Come From Anyway?
On this blog, I frequently dive into more complex spirits and cocktails, but I want to take a second and answer a basic question: Where does liquor come from anyway? Well, to … Continue reading Where Does Liquor Come From Anyway?
Flavoring Spirits
I know the recipes on here can appear complicated at times, so here’s a simple one involving only a couple of mason jars, a strainer, and some patience. There are … Continue reading Flavoring Spirits