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
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
How to Make the Oaxacan Welcome
My continued obsession with amari set me on a path to make my own amaro. The next obvious step would be to use that in a cocktail. The end result is an amazing cocktail that’s actually two drinks in one. This cocktail uses one of my favorite mezcals, the Bahnez Joven mezcal. It’s a lovely flavor and smoke that’s readily … Read More
How to Make the Fond Memories
“Fond Memories” is a cocktail inspired by a memorable trip to Chicago and a visit to an amazing cocktail bar, The Milk Room. It was easily one of the best cocktails I’ve had and it inspired me to try and make my own version at home. I tried their version of an “Old Fashioned,” but there wasn’t much to this … Read More
How to Make the Yacht Rock (On My Pontoon Boat)
I’ve got another new cocktail recipe that’s so simple to make and also a perfect drink while you’re sitting on your pontoon boat on a hot day. This one comes about because I really wanted to get a specific bottle of amaro. I’ve been eyeing this bottle of Fennel amaro from Don Ciccio & Figli for quite a while and … Read More