While cognac and rye whiskey come together deliciously to flavor up this boozy combo, the real star is the banana syrup. The delicious spice of the rye is mellowed out, yet still lingers at the end of every sip, reminding you it’s there. To balance out this cocktail a bit, […]
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Your Weekend Just Got Better With This Awesome Mimosa Bar
DIY cocktail bars are a great way to allow guests to experiment and get involved in the cocktail creation process. Offering direction, by putting out the necessary ingredients, creates a bit of fun for guests to serve themselves, and mix things up. It also adds an element of excitement to […]
This Strawberry Margarita Is Sunshine On A Cloudy Day
I don’t remember my first margarita, but I definitely remember this one. A strawberry margarita is the best and I love mixing up this Sunshine In Strawberry Fields for almost every occasion. The combination of the effects from the egg white as well as adding the salt directly into the […]
Aperol And Irish Whiskey Combine For A Winning Cocktail Combination
Aperol is a great bottle to have in your home bar because you can make a classic spritz, but also use it in so many other applications. A while back I was introduced to the Paper Plane cocktail. It’s an equal part cocktail with layered flavor notes that come from […]
The Only Five Indian Recipes You Need to Know
India is a large country that’s rich with diverse cultures, religions, traditions, ethnic groups, languages (there are more than 120 languages spoken in India), and of course, food. All that’s to say, it’s impossible to pigeonhole just a few dishes, methods, and ingredients to describe Indian cuisine. “There is not […]
A Savory Touch Ups The Ante On This Champagne Martini
While many people are creating cocktails at home, there is something powerful about recreating that special cocktail you once enjoyed at a bar and putting a spin on it. I recently started drinking the Gibson cocktail on a regular basis, as I visited the Gibson bar in Singapore back in […]
Drinking Around the World: A Puerto Rican Riff On Eggnog You Must Try
Dreaming of a holiday getaway to the islands? You might not be able to trade your sweaters and fuzzy boots for shorts and flip flops this year. But you can swap out your mug of eggnog for something more tropical that will definitely make it a white Christmas no matter […]
Drinking Around The World: A National Drink That Packs A Punch
Some cocktails are intrinsically linked with their place of origin, like enjoying an icy, spicy Dark ‘n Stormy on a pink sand beach on Bermuda, the island that’s home to Gosling’s Rum and ginger beer — both integral ingredients in the trademarked cocktail. Likewise, there is something very special about […]
This Cranberry Sipper Is Bright, Elegant And Perfect For The Season
This cocktail was created by Natalie Migliarini, owner of Beautiful Booze. Follow her on Instagram or order her book on Amazon. Utilizing cranberries in cocktails is something I love doing during the holiday season, but I also love it when the cocktails don’t take up too much of my time. The holiday season […]
This Is The Perfect Spirit Swap For The Jungle Bird
This cocktail was created by Natalie Migliarini, owner of Beautiful Booze. Follow her on Instagram or order her book on Amazon. The Jungle Bird is one of my favorite cocktails because I love how the tropical flavors worth with the bitter undertones of the Campari. While the original recipe calls for dark rum, […]