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 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 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 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