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Holiday Gin And Tonic
For the Holiday Gin and Tonic I took the standard gin and tonic and added some holiday-adjacent flavors. It's going to be a bit sweeter than a typical G&T, but I think the tonic bitterness keeps it in check! Enjoy! See the recipe What Is A Gin And Tonic? A gin and...
Christmas Gin Highball
It's Christmas time yet again (seems to happen every year by my calculations), which means trying to shoe-horn some of my favorite spirits into cocktails that help me feel festive. In this case, I'm throwing some delicious local gin into a highball for some...
Christmas Mai Tai
Mele Kaliki Maka ya bunch of haoles! Check out this holiday riff on a classic tiki recipe that can add some tropical flare to any Christmas party. At the very least you'll get drunk of the Christmas Mai Tai. If you're lucky, you may even enjoy the political commentary...
Christmas Tequila Cocktail
Feliz Navidad, bitches! I don't know about ya'll, but when I picture a family gathering around the holidays, I can't imagine it being complete without tequila. But every family has that one lightweight who won't shoot it straight, so here's a SOLID Christmas tequila...
Cinnamon Cranberry Gin Sour
The gin sour is a freakin classic. But the greatest thing about any sour is the ability to customize it. For this variation, the holidays are fast approaching so I decided to throw in some holiday flavor. Enjoy the Cinnamon Cranberry Gin Sour this Christmas! See the...
Spiced Old Fashioned
Nothing quite matches the quiet peace of sitting in the comfy chair by the fire, solid book in hand, and sipping your whiskey to the sweet sweet sound of your children screaming bloody murder at your husband who is trying to get them to brush their freakin teeth...
Clove Syrup
One of the easiest ways to up your cocktail game isn't dropping mad money on a new liqueur spirit. If you're looking to get some different flavor profiles for your home cocktails, do NOT overlook the power of specialty syrups, which are an absolute breeze to make....
Cinnamon Syrup
One of the easiest ways to up your cocktail game isn't dropping mad money on a new liqueur spirit. If you're looking to get some different flavor profiles for your home cocktails, do NOT overlook the power of specialty syrups, which are an absolute breeze to make....
Christmas Margarita
Who doesn't love a good summertime margarita? If you're a fan, prepare to be amazed. Margaritas don't have to stop just because summer's over! Check out this recipe for a cold-seasonal variation, whether you're looking for a Christmas Margarita, non-denominational...
Santa’s Sidecar
The colder seasons are upon us, which means it's time to roll out the holiday and seasonal cocktails! Which for me means taking all of my normal summer cocktails and throwing a holiday spice twist on them. This bad boy is just a normal sidecar with the addition of...
Homemade Orange Liqueur
If you've ever strolled down the cordial aisle of your local, you've probably seen a variety of orange liqueurs. This is one of those spirits that's a must-have in a home bar, whether you enjoy it straight as a nightcap or in cocktails ranging from margaritas to...
Kentucky Mai Tai
So you've tried a Mai Tai, and let's just say, mommy likey. But now you're curious about what else the tiki world has to offer. Maybe rum isn't quite your style, or you want something a little more artsy to sip on. Check out this Mai Tai variation featuring bourbon,...
Mai Tai
Aahhhhhhhh the Mai Tai. Is there any other cocktail that SCREAMS (or just softly sighs) that it's a beautiful summer afternoon by the pool? Nope! There's just something about tiki drinks that instantly puts me into chill mode. Kids screaming at each other in the pool...
Japanese Margarita
I really wanted to call this a Midori Margarita, but honestly, there just wasn't enough Midori in it to justify the name. And that's a HUGE pet peeve of mine. Went to a bar the other night and had a Basil sour or something like that. No basil at all except for a tiny...
Cucumber Gimlet
If you're like me, when you think Cucumbers and Alcohol, your mind probably skips right to the spa. Unlike the spa, though, the Cucumber gimlet is relatively cheap and easy to do at home, and you don't have to have slimy eyes afterwards. Also unlike the spa, you don't...
Celery Gimlet
Wait a second....THAT's not a Bloody Mary! You're right. The Bloody Mary is Satan's cocktail, and I will never be convinced otherwise. HOWEVER, there IS some celery in this bad boy, and let me tell you it is absolutely refreshing. Scroll on down or skip, I don't care...
Green Pepper Gimlet
I've said it before (no I haven't) and I'll say it again (probably): Gin belongs with vegetables. Here's a Green Bell Pepper Gimlet! See the recipe What Are You Even Doing? I'm glad you asked! After I first tried a gimlet, it inspired in me the desire to experiment...
Midori Gimlet
Imagine: you're at your local, perusing the amaro options because you like negronis and have a hankering for more, when all of a sudden, your eye snags on the brightest neon green liquid you have ever witnessed. Midori!!! You have to get it, because who wouldn't want...
Chartreuse Gimlet
Chartreuse is a sweet liqueur with an herbal flavor, made in France. It is one of my favorite alterations to many basic cocktails for adding just a little extra depth to the experience. The Chartreuse Gimlet is a variation on the standard gimlet, which is itself a...
Gimlet Cocktail
Ok let's be real. the gimlet cocktail is really just a gin sour. Sure, it's subbing the lemon for lime, but that's pretty much the only difference. At some point in history, someone decided to make this change and thought this bad boy needed a sexy new name. Not sure...
Añejo Sour
One of the funnest parts of home mixology is experimenting. This Añejo Sour is a result of me trying tequila sour construction with three different types of tequila (blanco, reposado, and añejo). The results of my experiment really showcased the fact that not all...
Tequila Sour
This variation on a classic sour cocktail features tequila as the base spirit. As with all of my classic variations, from Negronis to sours, I try to keep the ingredients list to a minimum so that anyone can make these with just the ingredients on hand. The Tequila...
Mezcal Sour
Here's another great riff on a classic sour cocktail, this time utilizing the smokey notes of Mezcal! The Mezcal Sour cocktail is a great alternative if you're looking for a little bit more depth or complexity in your standard sour, and if you LOVE tequila! See the...
Gin Sour
The Gin Sour cocktail is a must-have in your arsenal for making cocktails at home. It is a riff on the classic sour cocktail formula, using gin as the base spirit. What is a Gin Sour cocktail? This cocktail is part of the family of cocktails known as sours, like the...