Learn how to make incredible cocktails. From the classics to modern inventions, these cocktail recipes will elevate your bar.
Whether you are a cocktail aficionado or a casual imbiber, learn about the history of the most popular cocktails in the world and how they came to be. Cocktails are as old as America, dating back to the late 1700s. Initially a mixture of spirits, sugar, water, and bitters, cocktails were introduced to liqueurs in …
The Banana Old Fashioned cocktail is a sleeper of a beverage. I’ve made this for several friends now, who’ve turned up noses at the banana and ended up asking for more. A beautiful old-fashioned variation, this is one worthy of printing out and keeping on deck. This particular banana old-fashioned is really easy to make. …
The Cadillac Margarita Cocktail is an elegant and sophisticated craft version of the classic margarita. Using the finest ingredients, complexity and depth can be appreciated by both the casual margarita drinker and tequila connoisseur alike. Easy to make and versatile, this is a great go-to for anytime you’re craving something like a margarita. Throw out …
The I So Roso is an original tequila based cocktail recipe, meant to be delicate and nuanced. While I love a good margarita or using citrus with my tequila, this particular cocktail uses no such things and will astound your taste buds. Due to how the ingredients are balanced, the specific liqueurs cannot be substituted …
Stock your home bar with these at-home bar tool set essentials and start making some spectacular cocktails with ease. Informed by my own cocktail experience and the recommendation of many a bartender, this curated bar tool list will help you create craft cocktails from the comfort of your own home. PreBuilt Sets You might be …
This Orange Creamsicle cocktail is a delicious summer drink, balanced between hints of vanilla-orange with a touch of alcohol. If you want to treat yourself to a delicious dessert without overwhelming sweet notes, this just might become a new favorite of yours. In reviewing other variations around the web, many seemed too sweet or had …
My first authentic Pisco Sour cocktail was hand-crafted for me by my very dear Chilean friend, Jorge, during one of my trips to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. I had tried them afterwards in bars, but they simply did not compare to a Pisco Sour created by someone who learned from an authentic region. Jorge has fine-tuned his craft …
The Leprechaun’s Green Gold Cocktail is a simple and refreshing Irish Whiskey based cocktail to celebrate with this St Patrick’s Day. With a mere touch of Creme de Menthe to turn your golden-colored whiskey green without overpowering the flavor, you can festively enjoy fine whiskey. Any Irish Whiskey you choose will be more than suitable …
From the heart of the Dame District, the Ten Bells Cocktail was born under the dim lighting of the sumptuous lounge known as JT Pims in Dublin, Ireland. Take your Bushmills Black Bush and shake in Crème de cassis, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and tonic water, for a lavish cocktail of acidic blackcurrant and Irish …
The Gibney Cocktail was created by BAR 1661 in Dublin, Ireland. Comprised of Redbreast 12, rum, pineapple, black cardamom, aromatized wine, and oloroso, you’ll find this cocktail delightfully spicy with some woodsy Irish whiskey notes to balance. While the original recipe wasn’t disclosed, the ingredients were experimented with a proportioned until a fairly balanced version …