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…
gin, sakura vermouth, yuzu tonic, bitters
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. 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…
rum, sugarcane syrup, bitters
gin, Campari, sloe gin, raspberries
Travel planning tips for a rhum-focused trip to Martinique!
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…
Old Yaupon gin, honey, bitters, smoked star anise
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…
whisky, fino sherry, salted pandan, lemon, orange bitters, candy cap mushroom
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.…
mezcal, dry sherry, Campari, Creme de Cacao, chocolate bitters
Malfy Rosa Gin. I’m so happy to finally see this gin hit the US, and it is delicious! Not only is it a beautiful pink color, but the flavor is fantastic. I admit I was a bit skeptical about the whole “pink gin” trend, but I’m glad to see this…
Scotch, salted Pandan, bitters
rye, Zucca, sweet vermouth
Tis the season for giving! Here are all sorts of boozy gift and stocking stuffer ideas for the spirits and cocktail lover in your life!
gin, kummel, amontillado sherry, orange liqueur
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