Today we take you back in time to Saratoga Springs New York circa 1887. It was a time when the town was a tourist haven with hot springs, gambling and nightlife. The Saratoga Cocktail was first penned by Professor Jerry …
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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 …

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 …

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 …

Singapore Sling
Today’s clever cocktail is a blast from the past. The Singapore Sling was invented at the Raffles Hotel in Singapore by Ngiam Tong Boon in the early 1900’s. It is a tall, fruity, refreshing drink that many of us remember …

The Southern Slope
Today’s clever cocktail comes to us from The Clover Club in New York City. It is a tasty spin on the Manhattan with the addition of Apricot liqueur. It is a strong drink tempered with a bit of fruitiness from …

Grilled Peach Old Fashioned
Calling all Pit Masters and BBQ aficionados! Today’s clever cocktail is the perfect sipper for standing around the grill while those slow and low ribs are smoking. Summer peaches are here, and we are going to put a bit of …

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 …

Bermuda Rum Swizzle
As the weather warms, we look to drinks with a more tropical flair. A swizzle in cocktail terms is a tall drink served over cracked ice that is stirred with a swizzle stick. The original swizzle sticks where hand crafted …