Jul 25, 2021 | cocktails, cocktails at home, gin, recipe
Have you been to a bar where the bartender asks you what you’re in the mood for? Some bars enjoy making custom cocktails based on your preferred spirit or flavor profile. (Like this one in Aruba.) Since I have a wide range of cocktail flavors and spirits that I... 
Jul 17, 2021 | cocktails, cocktails at home, recipe, rum
If you’re like me, entertaining has once again been on your mind. From backyard barbecues to movie nights, there are plenty of ways to reconnect. Right before the pandemic, one of my friends hosted a surprise birthday party for his wife and asked me to... 
Jul 11, 2021 | cocktails, cocktails at home, recipe, Scotland, whiskey
Whether you’ve been drinking Scotch for years or have yet to enjoy your first dram, it’s always fun to learn a bit more. Over the years, I have been building up a taste for Scotch. When I visited Scotland, I took a Master Class and learned a lot. I thought... 
Jul 6, 2021 | Austin, cocktails, cocktails at home, Kansas City, lists, Portland, San Francisco, shop local
I’ve always loved shopping local stores, full of treasures you never knew existed. When I started getting really into home bartending about five years ago, there was so much I needed. Cocktail shops quickly became something I looked for when traveling, second... 
Jul 3, 2021 | charleston, city guides, cocktails, south carolina
If you haven’t been to Charleston, SC recently, it has changed a lot since I was last here almost 15 years ago. On my recent trip to the Holy City in June 2021, I made up for lost time. I visited some great Charleston distilleries and made it to many of the... 
Jun 27, 2021 | charleston, city guides, ingredient travel, south carolina
Since starting this blog nearly two years ago, I have changed the way I travel a bit. I still enjoy plenty of non-cocktail inspired adventures, but I also look for local spirits and distilleries. When I traveled to Charleston in June 2021, I visited some of the best... 
Jun 19, 2021 | cocktails, cocktails at home, gin, Mexico, mezcal, recipe, rum, tequila
The first time I tried tepache cocktails, my palate expanded a bit. Cocktail vinegars (or shrubs) were big for a year or two, but they can be a little harsh for some people. Tepache has a much less aggressive flavor that still adds a kick to drinks. With a slightly... 
Jun 16, 2021 | Aruba, city guides
The last nine months have been a bit wild. I’ve fully enjoyed getting out of my basement office with a once-a-month road trip. Seeing the world pass by from my car as I made my way to Nashville, Duluth, Colorado, and Chicago. Recently, a friend invited me to... 
Jun 12, 2021 | champagne, city guides, cocktails, food, gin, lists, mezcal, rum, Singapore, tequila, vodka, whiskey
With nearly 6 million people living among 280 square miles, it’s no surprise that Singapore has plenty of great bars to choose from. Home to four of the Top 50 Bars in the World (2020), the cocktail community is tight-knit and friendly. We learned of many great... 
Jun 11, 2021 | aperol, cocktails, cocktails at home, gin
I recently wrote about Aperol cocktails. During my research, I found so many flavorful Aperol gin cocktails that I wanted to share them. I think the flavor combination of the slightly bitter Aperol, an amaro, and the botanical flavors of gin work perfectly together.... 
