Dec 21, 2022 | cocktails, cocktails at home, gin
I’ve always been a huge fan of cranberries. From cranberry sauce to juice, I love it all. It’s likely the tartness, but I also find cranberries interesting. They are one of the only fruits native to North America. Harvesting cranberries in a bog is high on... 
Nov 11, 2022 | bourbon, cocktails at home
It’s no secret that I’m a huge Old Fashioned fan. I have a lot of fun creating riffs as well. When I came up with this Brown Sugar Old Fashioned, I knew I had a winner. It’s simple to make but has a couple of tricks up its sleeve. The recipe also... 
Oct 16, 2022 | cocktails at home, home
If you’re making cocktails, you know the importance of proper dilution. There’s nothing worse than ice that tastes like a freezer or smells bad. Since I built my basement bar, I’ve had to learn how to clean a countertop ice maker. If you have one,... 
Sep 24, 2022 | cocktails, cocktails at home, Mexico
I had my first sip of sotol in Chicago at Estereo. Since then, I have seen a couple of sotol cocktails popping up on menus. It’s definitely not a common spirit you’d find in most parts of the world. But, hopefully you’ll be able to find some near you... 
Sep 17, 2022 | cocktails at home
The first time I wrote a guide for setting up your home bar, I included mixing glasses as optional. I know! My own journey as a home bartender has helped me learn and grow my cocktail making and knowledge. Along with that has come a love of stirred cocktails.... 
Aug 16, 2022 | cocktails at home, home
Ever since I was a little kid, my favorite part of any house shown on television or in movies was the basement bar. Granted, most of them were pretty ugly, but I liked the concept of having a place to chill with drinks and friends. When I moved into my last house, the...
