Inspired by a cup of Jasmine Green Tea, we delved into finding an application for Jasmine in a cocktail. Deciding to keep things simple, this creation plays a variation on an old classic. Sometimes you can flavor a cocktail by …
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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 …
The Bronx Cocktail
We all know the Manhattan Cocktail but how many of you remember the lesser known Borough toddy called the Bronx. The drink dates back to the early 1900’s and claims of its origin range from the Waldorf-Astoria to a number …
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 …
Vesper Martini – Shaken and Not Stirred
Ian Flemings James Bond character knows how to drink. He is a connoisseur of all the finer things in life. In the 1953 novel, Casino Royal, Bond invented a variation to the Martini that he named the “Vesper” after the lead …
The Aviation
The Aviation Cocktail is almost as old as Aviation itself. This classic was created in 1916 by Hugo Ensslin, the head bartender of New York City’s Wallick hotel. The drink is comprised of Gin, Maraschino Liqueur, Crème de Violette and …
A New Orleans Classic: The Ramos Fizz
Tuesday February 13th is not any ordinary Tuesday, it is Fat Tuesday. It is when New Orleans Mardi Gras reaches a crescendo. It is a time to celebrate with a New Orleans Classic Cocktail from the golden age of cocktails. …
