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 …
Naked & Famous Cocktail
Today’s clever cocktail comes to us from the pages of Death & Co’s Modern Classic Cocktail book. It is a wonderful drink comprised of complex layers where smoky, spicy, sweet, tart and bitter are all working in unison. While we …
Bourbon Barrel Pick: Starlight Distillery, Carl T. Huber’s Double Oaked
Admittedly, we’ve been waiting on this one for a while. Glass shortages & supply chain disruptions have made this one about 2 months late. But in the instance of our latest Starlight Single Barrel pick, late is far better than …
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Thanksgiving Wine Pairing Made Easy
Thanksgiving is an amazing Holiday filled to the brim with flavors. No doubt you’ve spent hours preparing a praise-worthy feast for your Family. The Bottle Pros know how much you’ve put into this. While you’ve been menu planning, we’ve been …
Vodka Cranberry Smash
Have you ever gotten sauced on cranberries? How about smashed on cranberry sauce? Today’s clever cocktail is a simple concoction that will make you want to have a bit of extra cranberry sauce for Thanksgiving. The Vodka Cranberry Smash couldn’t …
The Suburban
Today’s clever cocktail combines the unlikely duo of Rum and Rye. We were recently introduced to the idea of mixing these two base spirits to create a complex foundation for cocktails. Drawing on the sweet caramel richness of Jamaican rum …
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