by Trevor Shifflett | Sep 1, 2024 | Bourbon, Creme de Peche, Cynar, Mezcal, Whiskey
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...
by Trevor Shifflett | Feb 18, 2024 | Añejo, Cocktails, Tequila
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...
by Trevor Shifflett | Feb 17, 2024 | Cocktails, Tequila
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...
by Trevor Shifflett | Feb 4, 2024 | Cocktails, Mezcal, Tequila
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...
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...
by Trevor Shifflett | Mar 22, 2023 | Cocktails, Cynar, Tequila, Vermouth
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...
