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 Julep Mint Tournament
The Kentucky Derby is this weekend! For international readers, the Derby is America’s most famous annual horse race, and Derby viewing parties are a big tradition in America (especially the South). … Continue reading The Julep Mint Tournament
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
What to Do with Unwanted Beer
This one is for us beer snobs, but it may also be helpful for those who don’t like beer at all. We’ve all been in this situation: you throw a party, … Continue reading What to Do with Unwanted Beer
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