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... ![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,... 
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,... 
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... 
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...
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