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 …
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 …