Gran Mitla sal de gusano…aka worm salt. 😮 Disclaimer: I never thought I’d brave up to buy a jar of worm salt, but once I tried it at a mezcal tasting, I was hooked and all doubts went out the window. So if I can do it…you can too. Sal…
peach gin, Amontillado sherry, lemon, smoked vanilla syrup, bitters
Amontillado Sherry. Sherry is a fascinating wine. This style of wine from Spain utilizes some of the most interesting and unique production processes. Amontillado sherry straddles between Fino and Oloroso sherry. It starts out its life similar to a Fino sherry and ends it like an Oloroso. Essentially, the wine…
Jamaican rum, peated scotch, Cynar, sweet vermouth, allspice liqueur, orange bitters
mezcal, tonic water, watermelon, salt
Japanese whisky, yuzu, sugar, soda
Giffard Passionfruit Liqueur. This liqueur is incredible. I’ve raved about the Giffard grapefruit and banana liqueurs previously, and this adds to my obsession over their amazing liqueurs. Passionfruit (also called maracuya or lilikoi) is one of the most exotic and amazing fruits in the world. The natural fruit is quite…
rye, cherry Angostura, absinthe
rum, brown sugar, bitters
Do you make flavored syrups at home? It’s really easy to do, saves money, and if you can boil water, you can make a syrup. However, there are a few things to watch out for, especially when making thicker “rich” syrups or working with dry ingredients instead of fruits. If…
spirit, sugar, nutmeg
Kuma Tumeric liqueur. Kuma is a liqueur made with turmeric root, citrus peels, coriander, and black pepper. It’s about a similar sweetness level as a sweet vermouth or amaro, making it sippable on its own over ice, and has nice depth of flavor. What is turmeric? Turmeric is a plant…
raspberry-infused cachaça, Green Chartreuse, lime, sugar
Tips for aging cocktails at home using a small wood barrel
overproof rum, lime, PX sherry, fig, bitters, tonic, nutmeg