Fireside Cuddles
scotch, spiced pear, chocolate, marshmallow
Parisian Shaker
As the cocktail originated in America in the 1800s, so did the shaker. The original style of modern-day shakers was the “Boston” shaker, composed of a metal tin and a pint glass stacked crookedly together to form a tight seal. As the craft of American cocktails traveled overseas, the Parisian…
Sailing East
gin, sakura vermouth, yuzu tonic, bitters
10 Years
What does 10 years look like for your favorite spirit? BOURBON Kentucky bourbon spends its 10 years in brand new 200-liter charred American oak casks, absorbing all the heavy flavors of the dense but porous wood, rich w/ vanilla and caramel notes released from charring and nutty sweetness. The average…
Tempus Fugit Crème de Cacao
Tempus Fugit Crème de Cacao. Crème de Cacao might conjure up thoughts of sugary, sickly sweet cocktails…some type of liquified candy bar…or some artificially scented “chocolate” flavoring…well, this bottle couldn’t be further from all that. This is the pinnacle of cacao sophistication. It’s like eating a 70% cacao dark chocolate…
Bajan Old Fashioned
rum, sugarcane syrup, bitters
House of Payne
gin, Campari, sloe gin, raspberries
A Rum Enthusiast’s Travel Guide to Martinique
Travel planning tips for a rhum-focused trip to Martinique!
Nocino liqueur
Nocino liqueur. I picked this up in Italy after enjoying it as a post-dinner digestivo following the largest meal I’ve had in my life. Nocino is a traditional walnut liqueur originating from the Modena region of Italy. In the region, it’s quite customary for people to have their own family…
Stars in Hill Country
Old Yaupon gin, honey, bitters, smoked star anise
Ardbeg 10 Islay Single Malt
Ardbeg 10 year scotch. Ah, peated Islay scotch. Ardbeg is known for being one of the most smokiest whiskies and I have to say, this bottle of the 10 year really grew on me over time. While the smoke factor is undeniable, the whisky is very light, both in color…
Kung Fu Pandan 2
whisky, fino sherry, salted pandan, lemon, orange bitters, candy cap mushroom
Bittermens Hellfire Habanero Shrub
Bittermens Hellfire Habanero Shrub. This is an awesome product. It’s pretty much the “hot sauce” for cocktails. A few drops will add that lovely spiciness to your drink without too much other distracting flavors. It’s noted as a shrub, which is a fancy way to refer to its vinegar base.…