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 […]
As I’m sure you’re aware, pumpkin season has already arrived. Definitely good enough reason for me to experiment with a seasonal cocktail! Initially thought a Pumpkin Spiced Old Fashioned would be great, but the result reminds me of a mix between the Old Fashioned and a Manhattan. So thus, it’s simply a Pumpkin Spiced Whiskey. […]
On a recent trip to Vancouver, BC, I made a stop by the restaurant called Honey Salt. Which is located in the JW Marriott hotel in downtown.
While exploring downtown Los Angeles, you can find the Gallery Bar tucked away inside the historical Millennium Biltmore Hotel. Built in 1923, this hotel can be seen as the backdrop in various TV shows and movies. The architecture alongside the interior design definitely keeps the roaring 20’s alive and well. In this instance, I tried […]
As someone who also enjoys the likes of absinthe, the sazerac is a pretty rad classic cocktail. It’s a drink I don’t see on the menu too often, so I like to enjoy one when the opportunity arises. And this version at the Napa Rose surely delivered! For those who are curious, the Napa Rose […]
Even though it just recently ended, this is a quick throwback to the 2018 Winter Olympics. I say it’s a throwback for no other reason than I was enjoying this maple old fashioned while watching curling, which made the Canadian in me pleased. where Location of this cocktail is the Red Bar inside Hotel Irvine, […]
Death in the Afternoon: definitely a drink suited for the afternoon when you just need to take some time off. This is a drink I decided to make over the New Year break since a certain bubbly drink was definitely in the house over the long weekend anyway. Death In The Afternoon Recipe one jigger […]
Time for a twist on the Old Fashioned: the Tobacco Rum Old Fashioned. I was able to enjoy this one when I went to Sugarcane in Las Vegas over the 4th of July weekend. This was actually an unexpected find since I came to Sugarcane for a bit of a breakfast after a concert the […]
A lot of this website is about whiskey and cocktails, but I also have a love for good coffee. So I would like to take a moment to write up on the cold brew method. Not only can cold brew coffee be enjoyed as your morning cup o’ joe, but can also be used in […]