Nov 22, 2020 | bourbon, cocktails, cocktails at home, recipe
When you think of Winter drinks, a hot toddy or a hot buttered rum might come to mind. While these are certainly sure to warm you, and maybe even cure your sniffles, I’ve never been one for hot alcohol. I prefer rich, bold flavors served chilled. Some of my... 
Nov 20, 2020 | city guides, cocktails, lists, oklahoma
Despite living only five hours away, and driving through many times, I had yet to stop and explore much of Oklahoma. I started looking into the cocktail scene in nearby cities for my monthly road trips and quickly added Oklahoma City to my list. Not only is there a... 
Nov 8, 2020 | bourbon, cocktails, cocktails at home, fernet, gin, recipe, vermouth
Learning more about spirits–like sloe gin or mezcal–brings me a lot of joy. I’ve been exploring the fundamentals and ingredients in cocktails. The more I discover, the more I know I have so much to learn. I knew amaro was often served as an... 
Oct 27, 2020 | cocktails, cocktails at home, recipe, tequila
If there’s one drink recipe that is hotly contested, it’s the margarita. Everyone has their own “way” to make one and insists that it’s the best. I’ve been making margaritas since I was a kid. No, not because I was drinking them,... 
Oct 21, 2020 | city guides, cocktails, Nashville, Tennessee
I first visited Nashville, Tennessee for work about fifteen years ago. Since then, I have come back whenever I’ve had the chance. It’s like the Austin of Tennessee, with better music. After visiting this July, and realizing that the nine-hour drive from... 
Oct 12, 2020 | cocktails, lists
Back in July, I heard friends start talking about putting up their holiday decorations and calling it a year. Regardless of what holidays you celebrate, I think we can all agree that we could use a drink. Whether it’s a toast to better days ahead, or a quiet... 
Oct 8, 2020 | bourbon, brandy, cocktails, cocktails at home, recipe
You know it’s Fall when the leaves start changing and the apple cider cocktail recipes come out. While there are many great cider drinks out there, I find that most of them are either too sweet or too simple. As a home bartender, I want something that... ![What Is Mezcal And How To Use It In Cocktails [That’s the Spirit]](https://www.cocktailsaway.com/wp-content/uploads/et_temp/2020-08-01-13.59.27-768x1024-192459_768x675.jpg)
Oct 1, 2020 | cocktails, cocktails at home, Mexico, mezcal, recipe
A lot has been written about mezcal. One of my top books from two years ago covers the spirit in depth. However, if you’re not deeply obsessed with spirit trivia, like I am, you might be wondering what mezcal is. I feel like I am still asked whether I’ve... 
Sep 18, 2020 | aquavit, city guides, cocktails, gin, ingredient adventures, minnesota, vodka, whiskey
Over the past six months, I have greatly improved my home bartending skills. While this is due mostly to the fact that I’ve been home to practice, I have also done a good deal of reading. My cocktail book collection has quadrupled with newly released books... ![How to Make Sloe Gin Cocktails [That’s the Spirit]](https://www.cocktailsaway.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/2020-09-11-18.27.43-1080x675.jpg)
Sep 12, 2020 | cocktails, cocktails at home, gin, recipe, United Kingdom
I remember the first time I saw sloe gin listed on a cocktail menu. I assumed it was just a thicker version of gin, like molasses. This was a little bit right, but mostly wrong. Sloe gin is a liqueur, while classic gin is a spirit. In the years since I first tried it,... 
