Experimental: Rosemary Sour

Experimental: Rosemary Sour

Hope you had an awesome Fourth of July holiday! We’re back this week to experiment with a batch of rosemary simple syrup that I made a few weeks ago (click here to find the recipe). The rosemary simple syrup ended up being a muted off-green 

Experimental: Leprechaun’s Charm

Experimental: Leprechaun’s Charm

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, 

Experimental: Flamingo’s Knees

Experimental: Flamingo’s Knees

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 

Experimental: Orange Riot

Experimental: Orange Riot

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 

Experimental: Marvel Bar’s Oliveto

Experimental: Marvel Bar’s Oliveto

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