It’s in plenty of movies and TV shows. It’s been in bartending manuals since the 19-teens. It’s on the menu at plenty of respectable cocktail bars. And the thing I just can’t figure … Continue reading The Salvation Stinger: fixing my least favorite cocktail
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Creativity, Safety, Post-It Notes, and Bourbon
I have a system for writing about cocktails. Whenever I try out a new recipe, I sit down and write a quick 2-5 sentence blurb about it, and as I … Continue reading Creativity, Safety, Post-It Notes, and Bourbon
Why I will never write a post about the Old Fashioned (except, of course, for this post about the Old Fashioned)
It was a Friday night, and we already had a few beers in us when we decided to venture into one of Franklin Street’s top cocktail bars, and frankly, had … Continue reading Why I will never write a post about the Old Fashioned (except, of course, for this post about the Old Fashioned)
Update: Wild Goose Festival, video series, and more photos of myself than would ever normally be in a post
Hey everyone, so there are some pretty exciting things going on with the blog and the ministry right now. I’m going to start with the really, really big one: The … Continue reading Update: Wild Goose Festival, video series, and more photos of myself than would ever normally be in a post
Cointreau Noir and the Chocolate Orange
Cointreau has been my go-to triple sec for quite a while. This French liqueur goes in my margaritas, daiquiris, boulevards, and more other cocktails than I can count. Utilizing sweet … Continue reading Cointreau Noir and the Chocolate Orange
What Is a Maraschino Cherry?
Hey, listen. We need to talk. If you grew up in a high fructose American household like mine, there’s a really good chance that you think the bottle in my … Continue reading What Is a Maraschino Cherry?
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
The Surprising Origins of the Moscow Mule
2 oz vodka, the juice from half a lime, 4-6 oz ginger beer stirred and served over ice in a copper mug– easy, right? Even though the drink is simplicity itself, the story behind the invention of the Moscow Mule is a little more complicated than its creators would have you believe.
Fresh Mint on a Budget
While it is certainly a classic cocktail component, mint has been a difficult ingredient for me until recently. For the longest time, I only had two options to get that … Continue reading Fresh Mint on a Budget