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... 
Jan 12, 2021 | cocktails, cocktails at home, recipe, vodka
As I continue on my home bartending journey, I am determined to try everything at least once. I’ve worked on labor-intensive syrups, tried learning a one-handed shake, and smoked a cocktail. Despite my progress, there are still things I have yet to try and one... 
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... 
Sep 18, 2020 | aquavit, city guides, cocktails, gin, ingredient travel, minnesota, vodka, whiskey
Over the past six months, I have greatly improved my home bartending skills. While this is due mostly to the fact that I’ve been home to practice, I have also done a good deal of reading. My cocktail book collection has quadrupled with newly released books... 
Jun 3, 2020 | cocktails, cocktails at home, gin, home, recipe, tequila, vodka
I love fresh herbs in cocktails. They are great for syrups and garnish. With extra time at home, I decided that it could be fun to grow a cocktail herb garden. I grew up gardening alongside my parents, but it was not something I continued to do when I got older. My... 
Nov 8, 2019 | Belgium, Brussels, city guides, cocktails, gin, rum, vodka
On a recent trip to London, $100 roundtrip airfare to Brussels was too good to pass up. It was an opportunity to add country #34 to my list, and explore a new cocktail scene. In my preliminary research, I came across many images of the tropical drinks reminiscent of...
