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: cocktail
What the Hell Is “Orgeat”?
Ha! With all the Encanto posts and feelings/empathy posts, I bet you forgot this site started as a cocktail blog! Anyway… As warmer weather approaches (which, here in Florida, usually … Continue reading What the Hell Is “Orgeat”?
My Introduction to Mezcal
Tequila may get most of the limelight, but there’s nothing quite like a good glass of mezcal. The first spirit distilled in the Americas, mezcal comes from cooked and distilled … Continue reading My Introduction to Mezcal
What Ingredients Do I Need?
So, more than any other question in this series, this will depend on what cocktails you’re planning to make. Cocktails include a fusion of spirit, sugar, bitters, citrus, ice (usually), … Continue reading What Ingredients Do I Need?
Finding Inexpensive Barware
Buying glassware and barware can easily break the bank if you’re not careful. Thankfully, there are several tricks to finding this stuff at low prices. If you’re hunting for good … Continue reading Finding Inexpensive Barware
What Not to Buy
Over the last few weeks, we’ve talked about some great tools for setting up a home bar, but not everything out there is actually useful. This week, I want to … Continue reading What Not to Buy
A Home Bar for $50
Last week, we looked at what tools are essential for making cocktails at home, but this week we’re going to dive into some slightly higher-end stuff to enhance your home … Continue reading A Home Bar for $50
Balance
Sweet rum with sour citrus, smooth bourbon with pungent herbs, peppery tequila with light cointreau, lime juice, and a salted rim— a good cocktail requires healthy contrast. I’ve written previously … Continue reading Balance
The Ruby: An Alternative Derby Cocktail
The Recipe: 1.5-2oz vodka 1oz elderflower liqueur 1oz ruby red grapefruit juices 3-4 dashes of Creole Bitters Stir in a chilled Collins glass with crushed or cubed ice. Top with … Continue reading The Ruby: An Alternative Derby Cocktail
Formulas and Rituals
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