Somehow, I couldn’t resist making up my own version of a scotch quarantini cocktail recipe. Since it feels like the world is on fire, I decided to go with a smokey scotch as the main liquor and flavor. For this variation, I went with a scotch and vermouth which I found at my local Trader […]
Wanting something to tantalize the taste buds? These twists on the Washington Apple cocktail will do just the trick! I tend to think of this as an apple manhattan with a kick. the base recipe 2 oz Canadian Whiskey 1/2 sour apple liquer the possible additions 2 oz cran apple juice or 1 oz cranberry […]
Trying to stay cool this summer? A minty simple syrup will definitely help! Plus, it’s versatile and can be used for cocktails, coffee, or tea, etc. ingredients a cup worth of loosely packed fresh mint leaves one cup of water half to one cup of white or brown sugar The amount of sugar you use […]
Up for making something flavorful at home? Try your hand at some bitters! In this case, let’s hone in on the cardamom spice. Let’s first start with the ingredients I used, but can be adjusted a bit to fit your liking. the spices – 3 ounces of hulled cardamom seeds, by weight – couple strands […]
Spocktails? Spocktails. Ready for a fun time? If you ever find yourself in Vegas needing something to do (hard to imagine, I know), then do stop by the Cosmopolitan and see the show Opium. And while the show feels like a trip, enjoy one of the spocktails to help you enjoy the experience. I decided […]
By some sort of luck, I met a bartender who also likes to experiment with the Old Fashioned and told me about adding simple syrup made with coffee. Coffee and whiskey can be a good match when done right, so of course I was naturally intrigued. That curiosity led to experimenting with different recipes for […]