Nov 27, 2020 | cocktails, cocktails at home, lists, shop local, United States
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... 
Nov 22, 2020 | amaro, 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 8, 2020 | amaro, 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 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...
