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. …
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 …
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 …
An Old Fashioned is like a childhood friend, always dependable and has your back no matter what happens. When trying out new bars, David and I like to order an Old Fashioned to get a sense of the quality of the bar. The challenge with …
Mojitos always remind me of relaxing summers in Minneapolis and enjoying happy hour with friends (shout out to Chino Latino). Since discovering this recipe in The Bar Book, this is my preferred Mojito recipe. I included this recipe in the classics series since you can …
The Bourbon Smash is one of my all time favorite cocktails. With only 4 ingredients, this drink has a nice balance between sweetness and booziness. I recommend using a bourbon or whiskey that you enjoy sipping on since the alcohol flavor is fairly strong. With …