This is the dessert cocktail to end dessert cocktails. It’s a big deal for me to say that because I traditionally don’t like dessert cocktails. This is an exception. It’s rich and smooth without being sickly sweet. I could easily drink a lot of these and I know a lot of other people who would as well. In fact, it … Read More
Drink It With Wings – Home Cocktail Recipe
I never realized when we started working on this drink that it would end up being perfect for tailgating. Sure, it’s a bougie tailgate, but it’s still tailgating. It’s also an amazing cocktail. This all started because I wanted to make a cocktail with the amazing Waterloo Old Yaupon Gin from Treaty Oak. The problem is that it’s practically a … Read More
How to Make Talosian Tea
I’m on a pretty intense deep dive into Star Trek, which means it’s time to make a cocktail based on Romulan Ale. Romulan Ale popped into my head at the first thought of a Star Trek drink. To me, that is the quintessential Star Trek liquor. It’s also extremely recognizable because of its blue color. So the first challenge became … Read More
How to Make the Banana Pepper Cocktail
I’m honestly surprised at how much this cocktail tastes like banana peppers, and that’s a really good thing. This is a great drink you should try making. This drink starts with the amazing Waterloo No. 9 Gin from Treaty Oak Distillery. This is almost a London Dry gin, but it embraces the ingredients you can find in Central Texas to … Read More
How to Make the Quite Appealing Cocktail
It’s a pun, but the peel really does make a difference in this drink. It’s a simple drink that’s well-balanced and makes a great choice for any holiday parties you’re hosting or even just hanging out with friends. To begin with, I’m glad I found a good use for the Botanist gin. Aside from the absolutely gorgeous bottle, and who … Read More
How to Make the Smoke and Sriracha Mirrors Cocktail
I challenged myself to make some savory cocktails for the month of November and sriracha seemed like a good place to start. Amazingly enough, it works really well. For the record, I didn’t just throw sriracha in a mixing glass and stir. While that would probably work fine, I wanted a little more consistency and control in the flavor. So … Read More
Best Gifts for the Home Bartender – 2018 Edition
Last modified: November 14, 2018 You’d be surprised at the difference the right tools can make when you’re dealing with a home bar. Whether it’s a good bar spoon or a simple strainer, the little things really add up. Over the past year I’ve learned a lot and here are some of my top picks that any home bartender would … Read More
How to Make the Acting Single Cocktail – Home Bartending
Here’s a drink I made with my live-stream guests from Watertrade, Whitney and Ricky. It’s similar to a white negroni but the combination makes it pretty unique. To begin with, I’m starting out with that Vitae Spirits Modern Gin. I absolutely love drinking this gin neat. It’s a great sipping gin. You may remember I used this same spirit in … Read More
How to Make the Gin O’Lantern Home Cocktail
It’s October and it’s almost Halloween. That means it’s time for some scary drinks. Except this isn’t really a scary drink. This cocktail is more about celebrating the sweeter side of Halloween. Specifically the candy. Don’t worry. This isn’t a super sweet drink that will make you run for your insulin. It’s sweet while staying well-balanced and complex. Not to … Read More
How to Make the Polydactyl – Home Cocktail
Remember when I got all of those prickly pears and turned them into a shrub? The next obvious step is to make a cocktail with it. So of course I did. The final result of my shrub experiment is definitely thick and syrupy so it was really important to use a light hand and find a spirit that would stand … Read More
