Jan 4, 2021 | cocktails, cocktails at home, gin, recipe, rum, tequila, vodka
I still remember the first time I saw a bartender flame an orange peel over my drink. I thought it was magic. At the time, I didn’t realize that the fire helped release the oils. As I’ve gotten more into home bartending, I have been trying out and reading... 
Aug 18, 2020 | bourbon, cocktails, cocktails at home, mezcal, pisco, rum, tequila
I’ve always had a bit of an aversion to foods marketed as healthy. Not only do I run from fat-free, but things labeled for specific dietary needs instantly fall off my list. A gluten-free brownie? No thanks! But, shifting my thinking from what something is missing and... 
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
I recently made a simple pineapple infused rum. Now it’s time to kick it up a notch, start a fire, and make some grilled pineapple syrup. It’s a versatile syrup that can be used in cocktails, like a simple syrup, or over ice cream and pancakes. This is a... 
Jun 11, 2020 | cocktails, cocktails at home, recipe, rum
This weekend I felt creative and decided to tackle a couple of cocktail projects. In quarantine, I’ve been working my way through recipes and techniques in Death & Co’s two cocktail books. Since they are written by professional bartenders, I have... 
May 20, 2020 | bourbon, cocktails, cocktails at home, mezcal, recipe, rum, tequila
We’ve talked before about how to go about choosing the perfect cocktail for you. But, with most bars still closed, many of you are making cocktails at home. And, while many drink recipes are available freely online, you may not really enjoy what you find. What...
