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
rums, juices, spices, danger
banana infused bourbon, peated scotch, maple syrup, 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…
bourbon, ginger, tonic, bitters
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,…
rum, peaty scotch, sherry, 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…
hibiscus gin, lemon, elderflower, tonic
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…
rum, banana, turmeric, saffron
brown butter gin, coffee, Averna, cream, amaretto
pineapple pulp, smoky Islay Scotch