The Adonis dates back to the 1880s. This aperitif is easy to make, generally delicious and it’s low in alcohol, so you can have a few without missing dinner. The equal parts of sherry and vermouth make for a nutty…
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The Mojito is a classic rum drink that still holds up today. A refreshing mixture of rum, lime, mint and soda, the Mojito traces its roots back to Cuba. And while it occasionally gets some flack (poor iterations from disinterested…
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There’s never a wrong time to drink scotch. But when the weather turns cold, that’s most certainly the right time because there’s just something about those rich, smoky drams that are extra appealing during winter. It’s like the boozy equivalent…
Read MoreAn easy-drinking classic, the Bee’s Knees is a simple three part cocktail that combines gin, lemon and honey. It’s a product of the Prohibition era, when bathtub gin needed a good dose of citrus and sugar to be palatable. Back…
Read MoreThe Absinthe Frappe, like many classic cocktails, traces its origins back to New Orleans. It was first concocted in the 1870s at the Old Absinthe House, a bar that still stands today. And while many drinks like the Sazerac use…
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You know all those sayings about apples and doctors? Well, we’re not sure if the same logic applies to apple cocktails. But we’d like to think it does. So while apple picking season is in full effect, we’ll increase our…
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Some days are better than other days. And the day you stumble across Unicorn Tears Gin Liqueur is the best day of all. This remarkably bizarre product comes from Firebox, that London-based online retailer. And here we’ve got an England-distilled…
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And just like that, it’s fall. If the calendar didn’t tip you off, football starting and the weather changing probably did. So with the changing of the seasons, we change to fall cocktails that incorporate autumnal ingredients like apples, rosemary…
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Whether you ply the trade or not, everyone is a bartender on occasion. And every home bartender or party-hosting drinks maker can benefit from knowing some basic, classic cocktail recipes. Treating your guests to a well-made, simple cocktail is a…
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There’s a new gin in town, and it goes by the name 1897 Quinine Gin. 1897 is the year that Sir Ronald Ross made a breakthrough discovery that laid the foundation for fighting malaria. And the gin itself utilizes cinchona…
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It’s no surprise that we here at Cocktail Enthusiast enjoy the occasional cocktail. But one cannot live on cocktails alone. That’s why beer and wine exist. So today we’re turning our attention to red wine. From origins and varietals to consumption habits, wine is a category full of fun facts…read more →
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Cinco de Mayo is nearly upon us, and that can only mean one thing. May’s starting. But also, it’s prime margarita season. Reports show that, on average, Americans consume 185,000 margaritas per hour, and that number increases significantly on Cinco…
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Today Woodford Reserve announced its latest product extension: Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey, which will become available for purchase beginning this February. Woodford Reserve Rye is the third permanent line extension to join the brand’s portfolio, which includes Woodford…
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Halloween is here, and it’s another occasion to drink some appropriately-themed cocktails. Sure you could go with a candy corn infusion, or make an eyeball from a cocktail onion. If that’s your thing, go for it. But below, we’ve got…
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Calvados. Now there’s a drink indicative of fall. The French apple brandy is always a fine drink on its own, but come fall, its apple backbone works nicely in a variety of seasonal cocktails. Here we’ve enlisted a couple bottles…
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Punch is, without question, the ultimate party drink. The very first punch cocktails were designed for sharing – from barrels, bowls and even fountains – and the Rum Punch has been a party favorite for over 400 years now… read more →
Read MoreThe Chicago Cocktail dates back to the 19th Century, but we first came across it in the 1930 Savoy Cocktail Book. Comprised of all booze, it’s a potent mix that drinks surprisingly light thanks to its topper of sparkling wine….
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SPONSORED POST Whether you’re a working bartender or a home enthusiast, stocking your bar with some essential ingredients is key to serving a variety of quality drinks. Obviously you’ve got your base spirits like whiskey, gin, tequila, rum, vodka and…
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Brain Freeze Robert Simonson of the New York Times narrates this tasting adventure at New York bars and lounges that have picked up on the frozen drink trend. Says Simonson, “It helps that the icy drinks, which cost $10 to…
Read MoreToo Darn Hot While the majority of spirits clock in at 80 proof (40% ABV), Slate.com’s Kara Newman notes that “high proof” offerings have increased substantially. “Frankly, these spirits are too darn hot,” she says. “Many producers (and drinkers) argue…
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