All you have to do is type “mojito” into the youtube search bar, and you’ll enter a realm of controversy, so I choose to be flexible with my technique for this drink. As long as it’s got mint, lime, sugar, rum, and soda, the rest is negotiable.
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St. Paddy’s Southern Sipper– reimagining the favorite drink of March 17th
The St. Paddy’s Southern Sipper is a riff on the Irish Car Bomb. Ideally, serve it alongside a good solid chocolate stout, but even on its own, it’s a great … Continue reading St. Paddy’s Southern Sipper– reimagining the favorite drink of March 17th
Flavoring Spirits
I know the recipes on here can appear complicated at times, so here’s a simple one involving only a couple of mason jars, a strainer, and some patience. There are … Continue reading Flavoring Spirits
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
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
St. Paddy’s Southern Sipper (the “Classy Car Bomb”)
The Irish Car Bomb is a famous (or infamous) drink that involves dropping a shot of equal parts Baileys and Jameson Irish Whiskey into a half-pint of Guinness. In a … Continue reading St. Paddy’s Southern Sipper (the “Classy Car Bomb”)
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