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 …
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Chamomile 75
As the weather moderates it is time to enjoy spring. Today’s clever cocktail is a spring take on the French 75. It has a base of gin and employs chamomile honey syrup for an herbal accent. Topped with sparkling wine, …

Brotherhood
Today’s cocktail creation comes to us from Charles Joly, co-founder of Crafthouse Cocktails. It is a fusion of Irish and French spirits that create harmony in a glass. It is aptly named Brotherhood. As we look to Irish whiskey this …

The Penicillin Cocktail
The Penicillin cocktail was invented in 2005 by bartender Sam Ross, at New York's Milk & Honey. Since its creation there have been many variations on his original theme but the concept of the cocktail is based on a mix …

Bourbon Pumpkin Smash
It is October and this month it is obligatory that we provide you with a Pumpkin cocktail for the season. At this time of year nearly everything is spiced with the flavors of pumpkin and today’s cocktail employs the use …

Fall Bourbon Shandy
As we ease our way into Autumn our thoughts turn to drinking dark spirits laced with fall spices. While we still can feel the sun at our backs, the evening chill wants for something a bit savory whilst we still …

Spaghett
Yesterday we came across a recipe for a summer cocktail called “Spaghett”. It is a beer based take on the Aperol Spritz that comes to us from the drink menu at Wet City Brewing in Baltimore, MD. It is so …

The Wrangler
Some days call for “Low Alcohol” cocktails. These drinks still offer great satisfaction with less of a punch. We enjoy LA drinks on weekday evenings when the next day’s challenges call for greater clarity. Today we share with you The …

Scorpion Cocktail
Trader Vic brought us many of the best Tiki drinks ever created. Born Victor Jules Bergeron Jr he established a chain of Polynesian restaurants in the 1950’s & 60’s featuring elaborate cocktail creations known as “Tiki” drinks. His restaurants were …

The Ultimate Pomegranate Martini
With Valentine’s Day on the horizon we share with you the Ultimate Pomegranate Martini. It is said that the first pomegranate was planted by Aphrodite, the goddess of love, fertility and beauty. The fruit has a long history of passion …