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 […]
Paper Plane Recipe
May 30, 2022Created in the early 2000's, the Paper Plane feels like a classic but is obviously quite new! This cocktail has taken world by storm. This recipe was invented by New York bartender Sam Ross who named the drink after the song of the same name by rapper M.I.A. as it was a hit at the […]
Lone Ranger Recipe
May 27, 2022While a recipe containing Tequila, Lemon Juice, and some Simple Syrup doesn't sound surprising, throwing a bit of Sparkling Rosé in there is what makes this cocktail interesting. The standard recipe for the Lone Ranger calls for a Brut Rosé, but feel free to use a style to suit your taste, especially if you want […]
Between the Sheets Recipe
Another pre-Prohibition classic that includes Rum, Cognac, Cointreau, and Lemon Juice, you may see a lot of a Sidecar in this drink, and you wouldn't be wrong. This recipe, however, adds White Rum and some slightly different ingredient ratios to create a very different flavour profile. But if a Sidecar is your thing, a Between […]
Pink Lady Recipe
The Pink Lady is a fun cocktail that features Gin, Applejack, Lemon Juice, Grenadine, and an Egg White for a great appearance and mouth feel. This brings a number of interesting flavours that play together, especially with the combination of the Gin and Applejack.This Prohibition-era cocktail was seen as a woman's drink during its hayday, […]
Lemon Drop Recipe
The Lemon Drop is a simple combination of Vodka, Triple Sec, Lemon Juice, and Simple Syrup. As the name would suggest, there's a nice citrus element to this drink, but it's not too sharp thanks to ample Simple Syrup and, often, a sugared rim.While it has the vibe of it, the Lemon Drop should not […]
Aviation Recipe
The Aviation cocktail looks and feels modern, but it's actually a classic from the early 1900's. That being said, you'll recognising quite a few of these ingredients that frequently appear in other classic cocktails including Gin and Maraschino Liqueur. Things get a little more unusual with the Creme de Violette (more on this later), but […]
Fresh Berry Delicious Recipe
A berry forward cocktail with Strawberries, Honey, Rasberry Vodka, and more makes this concoction a winner. There's a fair few ingredients in here, so we wouldn't call this an "easy" cocktail. However, if you have them all, mixing them together isn't too tough. If you don't have them all, perhaps see what cocktail you can […]
Zesty Irishman Recipe
May 26, 2022Similar to the Whiskey Sour, the Zesty Irishman uses Irish Whiskey instead of Bourbon while also adding Drambuie, Triple Sec, and Ginger Ale. This adds an interesting twist on the typical sour make up.You may be able to make this cocktail with a different kind of Whiskey than Irish Whiskey, but it really wouldn't be […]
Corpse Reviver No. 2 Recipe
May 9, 2022A pre-Prohibition classic, the Corpse Reviver No. 2 is a great cocktail with an even better name. Traditionally, mixed drinks such as these were used as hangover cures, hence the name like Corpse Reviver. While some probably still use this cocktail as a hangover cure, most these days drink these at a more sensible time […]
