Mezcal, Tequila’s nearest cousin is a great cocktail mixer. Different from Tequila, it has a distinct earthy, smoky nature that adds a unique dimension to any classic cocktail. Today we share with you a drink that was created in Portland …
Author: Bottle Pros
The Brandy Crusta
Among cocktail classics is the Brandy Crusta. It is a drink all but forgotten long ago but still finding a small foothold among artisan bartenders in places where the art is respected. The drink was invented in the 1850’s by …
The Cucumber Gin Rickey
Today we decided to try a variation on a recipe for Cucumber Limeade that we found on a Martha Stewart site. While you can stop with Cucumber- Limeade and be perfectly happy we opted to add a bit more punch to …
The Paloma Cocktail
Recently we are seeing more and more cocktail recipes using Agave nectar. This natural, ultra-sweet syrup comes from the Agave plant and has an earthy richness that is similar to honey but distinctive unto itself. It must be making quite …
The Corcovado Cocktail
With Cinco de Mayo right around the corner here is a nice twist on the usual Margarita. It comes from a recipe found years ago in one cocktail book or another. The drink was tried and tested at the pool …
Pimm’s Cup Cocktail
In 1823 Pimm’s Cup was invented by Shell-Fish Monger James Pimm, at his central London “Oyster Bar”. His goal was to create a drink that complimented oysters better than Gin. His original formula was a gin base compounded with fruit …
Strawberry Balsamic Margarita
It is spring and spring is Strawberry season. Today we give you the Strawberry-Balsamic Margarita. Not our invention, but one out there on the web with a number of recipes from which we take inspiration for the interpretation that follows. …
