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Classics Series: Sazerac

Classics Series: Sazerac

The Sazerac is New Orlean’s official cocktail and is one of the oldest known American cocktails. Made with just a few ingredients, this drink is very liquor forward, with a strong licorice fragrance from the absinthe rinse. I used regular sugar for my recipe, but 

Drunken Jack-o’-lantern

Drunken Jack-o’-lantern

Fall is finally here and that means pumpkins popping up around every corner. Thankfully pumpkins are delicious in all forms, especially when incorporated into a tasty cocktail! This drink highlights the nutty pumpkin flavor, touched by a hint of cinnamon and maple. The pumpkin flavor 

Modern Classics: Greenpoint

Modern Classics: Greenpoint

New York City is home to many modern cocktails including The Manhattan and the Brooklyn. One of the more recent developments is a drink created by NYC’s Milk & Honey Bar called the Greenpoint, which is named after the Greenpoint neighborhood in Brooklyn. Like the Manhattan, the Greenpoint 

Modern Classics: Vieux Carré

Modern Classics: Vieux Carré

The Vieux Carré originated in New Orleans back in the 1930s and is named after what’s now known as the French Quarter. A Vieux Carré is a spirit-forward cocktail that is sweeter and has more of a floral note than an Old Fashioned or Manhattan since most of 

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