Feb 12, 2021 | cocktails, cocktails at home, recipe, rum, vodka
There’s long been a connection between tropical vacations and cocktails sporting beach umbrellas. Certain flavors can transport you mentally into a beach chair with a single sip. People keep vacation vibes going with things at home like straw hats, shells, and...
Feb 7, 2021 | bourbon, cocktails, cocktails at home, recipe, vermouth, whiskey
I have been home bartending for years. However, despite my time shaking and stirring, I STILL mix up the recipe for the Manhattan and an Old Fashioned. In reality, these two whiskey drinks are quite different. However, they are both stirred and share the majority of...
Feb 5, 2021 | cocktails, cocktails at home, whiskey
It’s not uncommon for me to make buying purchases suggested by Instagram ads. Call me a sucker, but their algorithm is pretty accurate. One of the ads I’ve been seeing lately is for the Shaker & Spoon subscription box. Since I regularly make cocktails...
Feb 2, 2021 | cocktails, cocktails at home
Cocktail mixers are the non-alcoholic components of a cocktail. They can make a big difference in the overall flavor of a drink. While there are many great craft cocktail businesses that make mixers, it’s not always easy to find their products. Some mixers can...
Feb 1, 2021 | books, cocktails, cocktails at home, lists
There once was a time when I thought a frozen bucket of margarita mix was home bartending at its best. I used to get overwhelmed by making cocktails with more than two ingredients. If you enjoy cocktails out, why not make them at home? While your house may lack the...
Jan 29, 2021 | books, cocktails, cocktails at home, lists
If you’re here, you’ve likely been experimenting with making cocktails a lot over the past year. Thanks to many talented bartenders and photographers, we’ve been entertained with great YouTube videos, virtual cocktail classes, and cocktail blogs....