I recently made 4 different herb syrups and have been experimenting with new drinks. I’m starting this series with using basil syrup, which has the sweetness of regular simple syrup with a hint of basil aroma and flavor. I originally tried making this drink with vodka, …
When the weather matches the drink, you know it’s fate. The Dark and Stormy is another classic cocktail that’s made with dark rum, ginger beer, and lime. This drink is super easy to make and can be easily adjusted to your taste. Instead of regular …
To continue Rum Week 2017, we’ll be making a caipirinha (pronounced kai-pee-reen-ya), which is Brazil’s national cocktail. This simple but potent drink is made with cachaça (pronounced ka-shah-suh), lime, and sugar. Cachaça is a clear rum made from fermented sugar cane juice and has a unique …
To celebrate the first official week of summer, I’m kicking off Rum Week 2017 and will feature cocktails with rum as the alcohol base. Rum is a spirit made with sugar cane or its derivatives (sugar cane juice) and is produced all around the world. …
Flamingo’s Knees is inspired by the modern classic drink Bee’s Knees, which is made with 2 ounces of gin, 0.75 ounces of lemon juice, and 0.75 ounces of Honey Syrup. Since I recently made a batch of Nectarine Syrup, I replaced the Honey Syrup with Nectarine Syrup …
On muggy days like today when the temperature is above 90° and the humidity is 50%, I want nothing more than an ice cold Margarita on the rocks. I think margaritas have had a bad rep for being an overly sweet and processed drink, usually …
On June 9th, 2017, Netflix released season 5 of Orange is the New Black. In honor of binge watching the new riot-filled season, I wanted to create a cocktail that reflected the show (literally). I tried a couple of different drinks that ranged from okay …
The Oliveto, made famous by Marvel Bar in Minneapolis, MN, was the first drink that made me appreciate the creativity that goes into a great drink. The drink tastes like a lemon meringue pie, with a foamy texture from the egg white and a nice …
The Gold Rush is considered a “modern classic” cocktail first created by T.J. Siegal at the original Milk & Honey in New York’s Lower East Side over a decade ago1. I first encountered the Gold Rush in 2014 at Bluebeard, one of my favorite restaurants …
The Mint Julep has been promoted by the Kentucky Derby since 1938 and is a summer staple in the South. Mint Juleps were traditionally served in silver cups in order for frost to form on the outside of the cup, but a nice alternative is …