I love the way so many drinks follow a standard recipe. For example, there’s only one way to make a Sazerac (rye, Peychaud’s Bitters, simple syrup, absinthe rinse, lemon peel), … Continue reading Formulas and Rituals
Category: Recommendations & Recipes
Bitters and Transformation
While every cocktail ingredient brings something unique to a drink’s flavor, few components are as potent as bitters. At one time, these highly concentrated herbal flavoring agents were thought to … Continue reading Bitters and Transformation
Death, Depression, and Cartoon Animals
A few years ago, I saw that Netflix was airing a new adult-oriented cartoon set in an alternate reality version of Los Angeles where cursing, drinking animals live alongside cursing, … Continue reading Death, Depression, and Cartoon Animals
Grenadine
I didn’t know what to make of grenadine at first. My bartending manuals barely reference the colorful syrup except as an ingredient here and there. Tequila Sunrises, Hurricanes, Shirley Temples, and a … Continue reading Grenadine
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)
The Ultimate Make-Shift Shaker
I love my Boston shaker. The metal tin and pint glass form the perfect vessel for shaking and straining drinks, especially when coupled with a Hawthorne strainer to catch loose … Continue reading The Ultimate Make-Shift Shaker
Goose Juice: A Wild Goose Cocktail
I just got back from the Wild Goose Festival, and while there’s a longer blog post forthcoming, I wanted to go ahead and share our signature cocktail from the weekend: … Continue reading Goose Juice: A Wild Goose Cocktail
Star Wars Cantina Cocktails (Theme Park Drinks, Part 2)
A few weeks ago, Jessi and I spent three days at the Disney theme parks, and we approached each day differently when it came to drinks: Day 1: By the … Continue reading Star Wars Cantina Cocktails (Theme Park Drinks, Part 2)
Epcot’s “Drinking Around the World” Is Overrated (Theme Park Drinks, Part 1)
Perhaps this post will resonate more with Florida natives, but I have some words of advice for anyone planning a trip to Disney’s Epcot: Don’t force yourself to “drink around … Continue reading Epcot’s “Drinking Around the World” Is Overrated (Theme Park Drinks, Part 1)