Built in the mid-19th century the Myrtle Banks hotel was the pride of Kingston Jamaica. The property existed for over 90 years, being rebuilt once after being leveled by an earthquake in 1907 and eventually falling into disrepair and burning …
Author: Bottle Pros
Beggar’s Banquet
Today’s clever cocktail is a fusion of booze and brews in the fashion of a Shandy. It comes to us from David’s Club located in the Hilton Orlando and is the brainchild of their beverage manager Michael Przybyl. Looking for …
Gin Basil Smash
Gin Basil Smash Fresh summer basil is plentiful in the garden and that means it is time for Gin Basil Smashes. Here is an easy to make seasonal cocktail that is perfect for those hot humid days ahead. Mix a …
Pisco Punch
Native to South America, Pisco is a strong, clear brandy made from grapes. Most famous for the Pisco Sour, it is a great mixer and a nice option to vodka or rum in cocktails. The Pisco Punch was invented in …
Sierra Madre Sunrise
We came across a recipe that combined the smokiness of Mezcal with the bitter-sweet bite of Aperol. As we researched it for provenance we came across no less than a half-dozen names for the same drink, each with slight variations …
Blackberry-Gin Fizz
Summer is here and it is gin season. Today we offer you a refreshing summer “fizz” made with fresh Blackberry syrup. It is a perfect sipper for the sunny summer days ahead and if the kids are around you can …
Joe’s Easy Sangria
There are hundreds of Sangria recipes a mere Google click away. The recipe we offer you today is one we used for years in various restaurants to rave reviews. It is easy to make and by design made to hold …
Cantaloupe Mojito
It is melon season and today’s clever cocktail employs the use of fresh Cantaloupe embellished with mint and rum. It is a great take on the traditional Mojito with the melon accentuating the mint flavor in a most wonderful way. …
The Jungle Bird
From its origins at the Kuala Lumpur hotel in the 1970’s, the Jungle Bird is the fusion of a tropical drink with the edge of a Negroni from a good dose of Campari. A perfect lowball for the sunny days …
Honey Ginger Caipirinha
Today we offer you a great summer cocktail made with rums second cousin Cachaca. This cane spirit is the base of Brazil’s national cocktail the Caipirinha. The rendition of the drink we offer you today swaps honey for sugar and …
