How to Make The Luscious Cocktail

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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

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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 Smoke and Sriracha Mirrors Cocktail

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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

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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 Fond Memories

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“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