The Jack Rose Cocktail This classic is made with a base of the famous Laird’s Apple Jack. William Laird built the Colt’s Neck Inn, in Monmouth New Jersey in 1717. His son Robert supplied “Cyder Spirits” to George Washington’s troops …
Author: Bottle Pros
The Sidecar
This drink ranks among the classics, first surfacing in France around 1922 and a favorite at Harry’s Bar in Paris. It is a great take on a simple brandy drink enhanced by Cointreau and lemon. The Sidecar has the ability …
Wine & Halloween Candy Pairings
The month of October is such a fun time. Harvesting pumpkins and carving jack-o-lanterns is only the beginning of Halloween’s preparations. Many of our favorite neighbors and friends take the fun one step further, either hosting fun costume parties or …
The Winter Aperol Spritz
Here is a seasonal twist on a summer favorite. Introduced in 1919, Aperol is an Italian Aperitif made from Rhubarb and bittering agents. It is a mildly sweet, subtly bitter liqueur that has been enjoyed over the years in many …
Pumpkin Pie Spiced Punch
It is pumpkin season and when searching for drinks to serve on Halloween we came across a simple recipe from the good folks at Jameson. It can be made as an individual cocktail or in larger batches for the punchbowl. …
The Judgement of Avon 2018
On Sunday, October 14th in Avon, Connecticut...over 100 enthusiasts, collectors, & hobbyists of wine descended upon the Bottle Stop for a closed door event. The purpose of this event was two fold; primarily to raise funds for an amazing local …
The Three Essential Mixers
Like a good Chef has to have knowledge of the “Mother Sauces” a good bartender needs to know how to make the Three Essential Mixers that every well stocked bar should have. Like well-made culinary sauces these Mixers need to be made …
