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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St. Basil’s Refutation
It all started at a Kentucky Derby party. Through a fluke, some basil leaves had gotten mixed in with the mint, but rather than get upset, the gifted bartender there … Continue reading St. Basil’s Refutation
The Salvation Stinger: fixing my least favorite cocktail
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
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