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,... 
Sep 6, 2020 | Chicago, city guides, cocktails, Illinois, ingredient adventures
If you visit cocktail bars in the United States, you have likely had a spirit from Chicago. However, because Chicago is known as the food and drink capital of the world, the spirits produced there may be less top of mind. People know about deep dish pizza and... 
Aug 28, 2020 | cocktails, cocktails at home, gin, mezcal, recipe
When it comes to summer drinks, I want something that’s refreshing but also surprising. As a home bartender with probably too many bottles in my collection, my tastebuds are admittedly spoiled. I find myself making up new cocktails nearly every night. However,... 
Aug 18, 2020 | bourbon, cocktails, cocktails at home, mezcal, pisco, rum, tequila
I’ve always had a bit of an aversion to foods marketed as healthy. Not only do I run from fat-free, but things labeled for specific dietary needs instantly fall off my list. A gluten-free brownie? No thanks! But, shifting my thinking from what something is missing and... 
Aug 9, 2020 | cocktails, cocktails at home
As a home bartender, I have been focused on learning as much as I can about spirits and mixers. However, some of my favorite drinks also include wine, which is a whole different ballgame. The addition of prosecco or champagne to a French 75 or an Aperol spritz makes... 
Aug 1, 2020 | city guides, cocktails, Indonesia
My husband planned a trip to Indonesia for my 40th birthday in August of 2019. Two of the cities we visited in Bali were perfect cocktail spots. Ubud, located in the uplands, is quieter than other parts of the island, although plenty of tourists visit. It is said to... 
Jul 22, 2020 | cocktails, cocktails at home, gin, mezcal, recipe, rum, tequila
I’ve always been a sucker for watermelon. I like the artificial flavor but fresh is best. It takes a little work to juice a watermelon but it’s so worth it. Summer isn’t official in my book until I am sipping on some watermelon cocktails. The juice... 
Jul 13, 2020 | city guides, cocktails, Kansas
Six months ago, I shared my favorite cocktail bars in my hometown of Kansas City, Missouri with you. At the time, I didn’t have much to share from the other side of the stateline. (For those of you who don’t know, Kansas City is fluid with people working... 
Jun 24, 2020 | cocktails, cocktails at home, home, lists
In previous posts, we’ve talked about tools every home bartender needs and how to pick a cocktail you’ll actually like. Once you have these, it’s time to learn how to stock a home bar. People often want to make their own cocktails but find the liquor... 
