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... 
Jun 14, 2020 | cocktails at home, ingredient adventures, Kansas City, whiskey
The base of any good cocktail is a quality spirit. Many classic whiskey cocktails rely primarily on the flavor of the spirit, so it’s important to find one you like. Tasting whiskeys at a distillery or in a barrel room gives you a chance to try before buying a... 
Jun 11, 2020 | cocktails, cocktails at home, mezcal, recipe, rum, whiskey
In my last post, I made a simple pineapple infused rum. Now it’s time to kick it up a notch, start a fire, and make some grilled pineapple cocktail syrup. This is a bit more involved than the infused rum, but it goes a lot further in cocktails so it’s...
