The Sidecar is a classic sweet citrus cocktail with only three ingredients: cognac, cointreau, and lemon juice. In this variant, I’ve added an apple component and spices to make this … Continue reading A Sidecar with a Twist
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The Moscow Mule (video recipe)
The Moscow Mule has enjoyed a tremendous resurgence over the past decade, and with only three ingredients, this drink couldn’t be simpler to make and serve quickly: 2 oz vodka … Continue reading The Moscow Mule (video recipe)
Fruit Drinks with Craft Sodas
When I moved to Florida, a friend warned me that there are only two seasons here: “Sweating Season” (March through October) and the far briefer “Maybe Bring A Hoodie Season” (November … Continue reading Fruit Drinks with Craft Sodas
Cognac: The Basics
Cognac, grappa, pisco, armagnac, calvados— they all fall under the umbrella of brandy. Brandy is any liquor made from fermented, distilled fruit (most often grapes), and the name even comes … Continue reading Cognac: The Basics
A Brief Introduction to Bitters
Before cocktails, we had punch, a communal drink usually shared from a bowl. Punches required a fusion of five flavors that followed a specific formula, and we still see these echoed … Continue reading A Brief Introduction to Bitters