Today’s clever cocktail is a delicious variation on the Old Fashioned infusing pecans into your favorite whiskey and finishing it with praline simple syrup. It is a cocktail that will take a bit of advance planning but whose efforts will …
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The Byrrh Special
In the beginning there was the Martinez a combination of Gin, Sweet Vermouth and Bitters. As it evolved the Sweet was swapped for Dry and we ended up with the Martini. Today, in the fashion of the Martinez we offer …
The Bamboo Cocktail
After a long holiday season of food and drink today we offer you a cocktail that is lighter in nature, lower in alcohol and perfect for when you want a drink but need to keep your wits about you. The …
Mood Indigo in ‘C’
New Year’s Eve is right around the corner and when it is time to make that Champagne toast, why not add a bit of panache to your celebration? Today’s clever cocktail is a sparkling take on the Mood Indigo Cocktail …
A Dickens of a Punch
Today’s clever cocktail is not a cocktail at all. Long before the word cocktail was penned there was the Punch Bowl. The social tipple offered up in an ornate vessel for communal drinking. So, this week should you have a …
Brandy Sangaree
Today’s clever cocktail dates back to the 1700’s and has Spanish origins. The name “Sangaree” comes from the root word “Sangre” meaning blood which no doubt refers to the deep ruby color of the drink. It is a cocktail that …
Barrel Pick: The Senator ‘Unanimous Consent’ 6Yr Old Rye
The greatest gifts are often presented when we’re not even looking for them. Such is the case with our latest Barrel Pick. A few months back we were sampling Bourbon barrels with Proof & Wood Founder, Dave Schmier a.k.a., the …
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Champs Élysées
Today we share with you a classic cocktail from Harry Craddock’s Savoy Cocktail Book (1930). Made with a base of Cognac it is similar in makeup to the Sidecar but with the addition of green Chartreuse which adds a lovely …
Winter’s Potpourri
Today’s clever cocktail is an original from the Bottle Pro’s Cocktail Kitchen. The holidays are here and this creation pays homage to the smells of season. It is a perfect ice breaker to offer guests coming in from the cold. …
Valentino’s Delight Cocktail
Today we offer you a sweet treat cocktail, perfect for dessert. The Valentino is amixture of Bourbon, Port, Kahlua and cream which come together beautifully. Named for Rudolph Valentino, Hollywood’s great lover, it is a cocktail that you too will …
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