A lot of classic cocktails are pretty straight forward. A daiquiri for instance? Is a daiquiri. There are a million variations, but for a straight up, classic daiquiri it’s a simple combination of white rum, lime, and sugar. A negroni? Gin, Campari, Sweet vermouth. Easy. I always thought that was the case with a Manhattan […]
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How to Make an Old Fashioned Cocktail (That Doesn’t Suck)
I have a love/hate relationship with the old-fashioned cocktail. On the one hand, it’s my favorite classic cocktail out there. It’s just the right mix of boozy whisky and sweetness, that lets you know you’re drinking a real cocktail, without the flamboyance of a pretty umbrella (although those have their time and place). But on […]
Mint Julep Recipe: A Classy Departure from the Usual
I’m not sure there’s a single cocktail that ties in so many aspects of my life than the mint julep. Yep, the mint julep. The story starts back in 2008, before I was ever into cocktails, and the thought of spending more than $4 for a rum and coke seemed ludicrous. My girlfriend at the time […]
Whiskey Sour Recipe: The Whiskey Cocktail for Beginners
To be honest, up until recently I really haven’t had very many whiskey sours. To me a whiskey sour was the drink you’d get at a nightclub if you wanted to feel slightly less dirty than you really were. Rum and coke? Ha, please. “I’lllll have a whiskey sour.” And then they’d pour crappy well whiskey into […]
Peach Old Fashioned: A Fruity Twist on an Old Classic
The old fashioned has long been my favorite craft cocktail. It’s delicious, puts the whisky on the forefront of the drink, and is about as simple as it gets when it comes to a classic cocktail. And as a home bartender, one of my favorite things about the old fashioned is just how versatile it […]