This post is dedicated to the humble watermelon, the fruit that’s a part of some of my favorite memories. Growing up, my parents used to grow watermelons on a community farm in Memphis and after months of constant watering and care, we would crack into …
You know what they (may or may not) say, a pamplemousse LaCroix a day keeps the doctor away! The LaCroix All Day may not prevent a visit to the doctor, but it’ll certainly fight off dehydration. This drink is quick and simple to make, with just …
With most of us affected by the “bomb cyclone” a few weeks ago, 2018 is off to a frigid start. Thankfully, there’s a drink that has been around for hundreds of years to help warm you from the inside-out and as an added bonus, it …
Fall is upon us and that means apple and pumpkin-spiced foods are finally back. This Cinnamon Apple Pie cocktail tastes like the gooey filling of a fresh-based apple pie, perfectly fresh and indulgent. The cinnamon flavor comes from a homemade cinnamon and clove simple syrup, …
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 …
I first came across the Boulevardier at Raleigh’s Fox Liquor Bar towards the tail end of a bar hopping adventure. We asked the bartender to recommend a drink that’s spirit-forward, but not too sweet, and she came back with a Boulevardier. With only 3 ingredients, the …
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 …
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 …
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 …