Oaxaca Sour Recipe (Mezcal Sour)
April 20, 2022This is a very interesting Mezcal based cocktail. Very similar to a New York Sour, this cocktail uses Mezcal instead of Whiskey for a smokey, bold flavour. We've found people either love or hate this cocktail, so it's worth trying. Perhaps you can make a batch with friends and have a debate.Regardless, make sure to […]
Pisco Sour Recipe
May 30, 2022If you're looking to up your Sour game, why not add a Pisco Sour to your menu? It's an almost identical make up to a Whiskey Sour, except, of course, using the Peruvian Brandy style Pisco. Like Whiskey, Pisco can vary wildly in flavour and profile. Their flavour depends on the grape used, aging, quality, […]
Scotch Sour Recipe
May 9, 2022Essentially just Scotch Whiskey and Lemon Juice, the Scotch Sour is a simplified Whiskey Sour that uses Scotch Whiskey instead of Bourbon. It also just uses Lemon Juice and forgoes the other ingredients for a pretty simple drink designed to improve a Scotch and add additional flavour notes. This recipes usually calls for a Blended […]
Smokey Arroyo Recipe
April 20, 2022This is a fun Mezcal based cocktail that may remind you of a Margarita, with a little bit more. We're not sure where the name came from, but an arroyo is a creek in an arid region, which kind of suits this cocktail. If you don't have Mezcal on hand, don't be tempted to use […]
Southside Cocktail Recipe
A tasty Gin based cocktail combined with lime, mint, and a bit of sugar, the Southside probably reminds you of other simple cocktails with mint (Mint Julep or the Mojito), but, of course, with Gin. This cocktail highlights how you can use different base spirits for similar recipes to completely change up a drink.Try this […]
Tequila Piña del Oro Recipe
May 2, 2022Piña del Oro is Spanish for Golden Pineapple and, with a mixture of Tequila Reposado and Pineapple, it lives up to the name. There's almost a Tiki element to the the tropical aspects of this cocktail, as well as the somewhat strange addition of Sage Syrup. Although this isn't a Tiki cocktail, it's certainly refreshing […]
Tom Collins Recipe
April 20, 2022Essentially lemonade with Gin in it, a Tom Collins is the perfect drink for a summer's day. The Tom Collins has some strength to it, but considering the amount of liquid in the cocktail, you can take your time with it, which is important as it's supposed to be a refreshment, not something you pour […]
Ward Eight Recipe
This Rye based cocktail combines sweet and sour with citrus fruit and grenadine.At more than 100 years old, this is well and truly a classic. that can't be missed, however, thanks to its age, there are a few variations on the recipe you may come across, so feel free to play with measurements that suit […]
Whiskey Sour Recipe
A classic! While you can make a sour out of almost any spirit, the Whiskey Sour is indeed the standard. The marriage of Bourbon with lemon, and just a hint of sweetness makes one hell of a cocktail. The Whiskey Sour has been around for a long time for a reason.The fun thing about a […]
Winter Sour Recipe
July 8, 2022The Winter Sour is a modern sour cocktail variation that uses Campari as a base and Honey Syrup as a sweetener. Other than that, it's pretty similar to other sour cocktails; it generally follows the formula or spirit, Lemon Juice, sweetener, and Egg White. Another twist here though is that the recipe calls for a […]