Tag: lemon

Classics Series: Tom Collins

Classics Series: Tom Collins

Variations of a Tom Collins have existed for more than 200 years and it’s no surprise that this simple, but refreshing fizzy lemonade drink has remained popular until now. The Tom Collins is on my regular roster of summer drinks and is super quick to 

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: 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: 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 

Modern Classics: Gold Rush

Modern Classics: Gold Rush

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 

Classics Series: Bourbon Smash

Classics Series: Bourbon Smash

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