Perhaps the biggest contributor in reviving craft cocktails – aside from personal interest and talent – has been the utilization of fresh ingredients in drinks. Just as quality dishes benefit from fresh produce and herbs, so too can drinks. And…
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Summer has turned to fall (though here in Texas, you wouldn’t know it), which means that it’s time to usher in some seasonal drinks. We typically prefer a nice whiskey, Cognac or rum to welcome falling leaves and cooler temps,…
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September 20th is National Punch Day. While some associate punch with everclear, trashcans and college, a true punch (which is Hindi for “five”), is comprised of five main components: sugar, water, citrus, spice and alcohol. An Indian discovery, punch gained…
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Summer’s nearing an end, which means it’s time to put away your CSI Miami pants and break out some fall cocktails. These Labor Day-inspired sips come courtesy of Belvedere Vodka and feature fall flavors like black cherries and licorice. Recipes…
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The Fancy Free follows the tried-and-true formula of spirit, liqueur and bitters that, more often than not, results in a tasty drink. The components present in this one are bourbon, maraschino liqueur, Angostura bitters and orange bitters. The result? A…
Read MoreWe’re a sucker for drinking holidays. It’s not that we need an excuse to drink, but justification is always nice. So it’s with open cabinets and freezers that we welcome National Whiskey Sour Day, celebrated each August 25th. The Whiskey…
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Mixology Monday is a monthly online cocktail party that brings together bloggers and drinkers to create cocktails around a particular theme. This month’s venerable host is 12 Bottle Bar, who chose “Come to Your Senses” as the theme. Some details…
Read MoreThe Buck is a style of cocktail that mixes ginger beer or ginger ale with citrus and spirit. So bourbon, ginger beer and citrus create a bourbon buck, while gin, ginger beer and citrus form a gin buck. And so…
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July 19th is National Daiquiri Day. We’ve never needed a reason to drink, but hey, we’ll drink to that! National Daiquiri Day celebrates the Cuban-born cocktail that was a favorite of Ernest Hemingway and remains a key component to tropical…
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The 4th of July – yet another excuse to drink cocktails, and another reason for spirits brands to disseminate some holiday-themed drinks. Celebrate your independence and your right to imbibe with these festive cocktails and American classics. American Collins Courtesy…
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The Fitzgerald cocktail comes courtesy of Dale Degroff. Mr. DeGroff was instrumental in the revival of the American bar scene, starting with his early 90s tenure at the Rainbow Room in New York. A firm proponent of fresh juices, his…
Read MoreNothing says “I appreciate you” on Father’s Day like a good cocktail. So this year, skip the gift card, tie or golf balls for something Dad really wants: booze that he’s not buying. These Father’s Day cocktails are tried-and-true, dad-approved…
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Remember the Maine is a classic cocktail courtesy of Charles H. Baker’s fine book, The Gentleman’s Companion. It draws its name from the ill-fated USS Maine and the pre Spanish-American War rallying cry, “Remember the Maine, to hell with Spain!”…
Read MoreWhile there were many great cocktails featured at last month’s Manhattan Cocktail Classic in New York, one that really stood out was the Tom Nichol Cocktail created for the Master Distiller of Tanqueray Gin. The drink was presented to guests…
Read MoreThe Diamondback cocktail is a great testament to the boozy synergy that results when you mix together three 100 proof ingredients – in this case, rye whiskey, apple brandy and Green Chartreuse. Sure you can dial back your spirits below…
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Summer’s approaching, or for many of us, it’s already here. So let’s kick back with some refreshing gin cocktails. These recipes come courtesy of Oxley Gin. Featuring fresh fruit and some basic ingredients, they’re easy to make, whether you’re hosting…
Read MoreI love an Old Fashioned. It’s a delicious, classic, tried-and-true cocktail downed at bars since before “mixology” was even a term. While my go-to Old Fashioned includes the traditional choice — rye whiskey — I often sub in other spirits…
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The Bijou Cocktail was created in the late 1800s and appears in classic cocktail books like The Savoy and Harry Johnson’s Bartender’s Manual. It’s sweet and fiercely herbal, but it’s also surprisingly elegant and well-balanced. Play around with your vermouths…
Read MoreThe Jasmine Cocktail is an easy-to-make, four ingredient drink that pairs gin with lemon juice, bitter Campari and sweet Cointreau. The Jasmine is a great cocktail for those intimidated by gin, as the gin acts as a vehicle for the…
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Cinco de Mayo and tequila go together like holidays and drinking. If shooting straight tequila’s your thing, there are plenty of good ones. But if your tastes lean toward cocktails, and you want to branch out from the tried-and-true margarita,…
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