In 2008, the most complicated cocktail I knew how to make was chocolate milk. But who could blame me? I was only eight. Just miles away from me in Chicago, however, a new cocktail bar named The Violet Hour opened its doors and premiered a much more complex drink: the Paper Plane. The cocktail became […]
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Smokescreen Cocktail: Another Gem from Cocktail Codex Book
Death and Co was one of the first truly great NYC cocktail bars I visited. We were trying to get into PDT, and with insane wait times, we were lucky to get seated a few doors down with little wait at Death and Co. While you don’t hear about it quite as much as you […]
Naked and Famous Cocktail: A Wonderful Last Word Riff from Death and Co
If you’re a cocktail connoisseur, then you’re probably already familiar with the Naked and Famous cocktail. This classic drink was invented in 2011 at the renowned cocktail bar Death and Co in New York City, and has since become a staple on cocktail menus around the world. By the way, if you haven’t read any […]
How to Make a Rum Negroni: The Artsy Bird is a Funky Rum Cocktail
I like spirit forward drinks. And when I’m at home and just looking for a fun night cap on a Thursday night, I don’t want to spend hours trying to craft something crazy. Three ingredients, four max. Easy. That’s just one of the many reasons why I love the negroni. It’s got a fantastic bitter, […]
Bees Knees Cocktail: A Fantastic Introduction to Gin Cocktails
A lot of times I make drinks for people who say they don’t like a particular spirit. But there are always gateway drinks you can make, that more often than not make them change their mind. For instance, my wife typically doesn’t like whiskey. All it took was one whiskey sour and she was sold. […]