1934 Zombie
rums, juices, spices, danger
Burning the Banana Stand
banana infused bourbon, peated scotch, maple syrup, bitters
Bittercube Blackstrap bitters
Bittercube Blackstrap bitters. I am such a huge fan of these bitters, and they are one of my most-reached-for in my collection of a few dozen bitters. Made with molasses, cinnamon, nutmeg, and other warm spices, these are the perfect addition particularly to rum and whiskey drinks. These bitters are…
Kentucky Welcoming Committee
bourbon, ginger, tonic, bitters
Sibona Grappa Reserva
Sibona Grappa Reserva, Port Cask Finished. Grappa has quite the reputation as a…harsh and rough spirit…for many who have encountered it on vacation in Italy. It’s associated with the older generation of Italians, and is generally consumed post-meals as a digestif. Grappa is a grape-based spirit that’s made from pomace,…
Island Tales
rum, peaty scotch, sherry, bitters
Angostura Orange Bitters
Angostura Orange Bitters. I’m quite a fan of these cocktail bitters. They are a citrusy, sweet, and fresh ingredient that will instantly add fruity brightness to your cocktails. Angostura is most famous for their aromatic bitters, a necessity for any home imbiber; it’s thick, spice-filled, and just full of rich…
Flower Fields
hibiscus gin, lemon, elderflower, tonic
Del Maguey Wild Papalome Mezcal
Del Maguey Wild Papalome Mezcal. This bottle is from the Del Maguey “Vino de Mezcal” line, which include the smaller scale, more limited productions they bottle compared to their regular “Single Village” line (note: not necessarily “better,” just differently sourced and allocated). This bottle was a game changing mezcal for…
The Golden Hour
rum, banana, turmeric, saffron
Euphoria
brown butter gin, coffee, Averna, cream, amaretto
Pineapple Ardbeg
pineapple pulp, smoky Islay Scotch
What is Tiki? (a primer)
I love the growing interest in tiki these days, but one thing that often gets lost is what “Tiki” actually is. Rum, lime, and fruit juices do not make a drink tiki. I read a silly article that described the diff between “tropical” and “tiki” as the former being lighter…
Tea by the Sea
green tea vodka, mint, lemon, blanc vermouth, bitters
The Glenrothes 12
The Glenrothes 12 year single malt scotch. Honey, vanilla, dried fruit, with a whiff of full floral-ness. I enjoyed this so much the other night I literally couldn’t stop refilling my glass. A delicious, SUPER easy-to-drink sipper that even at the standard 40%, tastes richer than you’d think. This is part…