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Experimental: Olympics Dreamsicle

Experimental: Olympics Dreamsicle

I’ve been watching the Winter Olympics nonstop for the last few days and wanted to feature a drink inspired by the host city and the Olympic spirit. The Olympics Dreamsicle is a variation of this recipe and is made with soju, a clear distilled alcohol that is 

Classics Series: Sidecar

Classics Series: Sidecar

Hope you enjoyed Super Bowl weekend! To help digest the extra chicken wings and beer, today’s cocktail is a Sidecar, a classic drink that has been around since WWI and is literally named after the motorcycle attachment. It’s a boozy orange drink that can be 

Modern Classics: Painkiller

Modern Classics: Painkiller

After another intense Game of Thrones episode, I think a Painkiller is in order. This delicious tiki drink packs a sneaky punch with rum, coconut, orange, and pineapple. The key to the Painkiller is freshly grated nutmeg, which adds a nutty flavor that balances out 

Classics Series: Manhattan

Classics Series: Manhattan

Like an Old Fashioned, a classic Manhattan is another spirit-forward classic cocktail that only takes a couple of ingredients to make, but is hard to get just right. Rather than getting the sweetness from simple syrup or a sugar cube, Manhattans get their sweetness and 

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 

Classics Series: Old Fashioned

Classics Series: Old Fashioned

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