As a young bartender I would occasionally answer the call for a, “Bourbon Press”. This is short for the Presbyterian Cocktail, a drink from the old guard that is ridiculously simple in execution but sublime in its expression. How a …
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Whiskey Margarita
Cinco de Mayo is right around the corner and Margaritas will be the drink of the day. So what does one do if they are not a fan of tequila? We have the solution for you Bourbon lovers with the …
The Juan Valdez Old Fashioned
In this day and age you always see people walking around with a cup of coffee. This gave us inspiration for today’s cocktail. While there are plenty of recipes for after dinner hot coffee drinks, you rarely see cocktails employing …
The Portly Man in a Red Coat Cocktail
Today we share with you a creation for the holidays. It starts with a bit of cooking time in the kitchen to create a Spiced Port Syrup. This syrup is used as a replacement for Sweet Vermouth in a traditional …
Bar Drake Manhattan
Winter is Port season and this week we look to use it in a cocktail. While Port is most often enjoyed on its own as a digestif, it also has value in mixology when combined with other ingredients. One of …
Whiskey Peach Smash
Whiskey often takes a back seat in the summer to lighter spirits. While it seems that Vodka, Gin and Rum dominate the summer cocktail recipes, Whiskey can be a great base especially when it is peach season. This is a …
Cocktail Thyme
Summer is gardening season and a time when we look to fresh harvests for cocktail inspirations. Herbs have started to become more common as ingredients for cocktails and one that is quite versatile is Thyme. Today we share with you …
