by Trevor Shifflett | Jan 5, 2024 | Bourbon, Cocktails, Whiskey
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...
by Trevor Shifflett | Jan 5, 2024 | Amaretto, Bourbon, Cocktails, Whiskey
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...
by Trevor Shifflett | Jan 4, 2024 | Brandy, Campari, Cocktails, Vermouth
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...
by Trevor Shifflett | Jan 3, 2024 | Campari, Cocktails, Gin, Vermouth
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...
by Trevor Shifflett | May 7, 2023 | Cachaça, Campari, Cocktails, Vermouth
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...
by Trevor Shifflett | Mar 28, 2023 | Cocchi Americano, Cocktails, Lillet Blanc, Mezcal
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...
