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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...
Which Whiskey For Whiskey Sour?
When it comes to whiskey, it seems there are as many opinions as there are bartenders. It can be tough to make heads or tails of all of the discourse surrounding which whiskey is best which cocktail. Well I'm here to break down the conversation into simple, easy...
Midori Sour
This variation on a gin sour cocktail features the japanese melon liqueur known as Midori. If you've ever seen a bright green cocktail in a restaurant, chances are it included this fabulous spirit. Check out our Midori Gimlet if you like this one! See the Recipe What...
Whiskey Sour
The Whiskey Sour has been a popular cocktail for about as long as it's been around. Every bar or restaurant tends to have their own variation of this drink, many times under different names. But the one thing that stays consistent is that this is a very simple...
Amaretto Sour
This variation on the classic sour cocktail format features the family of Italian liqueurs known as Amaretto. They have a prominent almond flavor and are used to accent many cocktails or enjoyed on the rocks. In this cocktail, we use it to add a layer of depth to the...
French Negroni
This variation on the Negroni is a great way to darken up the taste by using your favorite brandy or cognac, hence the name French Negroni! See the recipe How is a French Negroni different? The French Negroni differs from a classic Negroni in that we will be...
Modern Negroni
For this variation on the classic Negroni, we will be using all the same spirits. However, in the Modern Negroni recipe, the ratios are slightly altered to create a more balanced cocktail which still retains that same Negroni charm. See the recipe How Is The Modern...
Cachaça Negroni (Caipirinhegroni)
For this variation on the classic Negroni, we're going to use a Brazilian spirit called Cachaça, made from sugar cane. Commonly found in the Caipirinha, the national drink of Brazil, cachaça plays very well in this cachaça negroni too! See the recipe How Is a Cachaça...
Mezcal Negroni
This variation on the classic Negroni features the smoky flavor of Mezcal. The goal for this Negroni variation is to trade the botanical flavor of gin for the signature smoke of the mezcal, without losing the character of the Negroni. See the Recipe How Is a Mezcal...
Shochu Negroni
This variation on the classic Negroni features shochu, a spirit originally from Japan distilled from various sugars, including sweet potatoes, rice, barley, or brown sugar. The flavor can vary significantly based on the starch used. For this recipe I opted for...
Tequila Negroni
This variation on a Negroni is made with tequila añejo, a somewhat deeper relative of the tequila blanco found in your standard margarita. With the Tequila Negroni, I wanted to experiment with making a slightly darker version of the Negroni without losing any of the...
Negroni
This recipe is for a Classic Negroni, an equal parts cocktail. Be sure to check out our Modern Negroni recipe, which changes up the ratios a bit. Many find it to be a more balanced cocktail, while keeping that same characteristic...