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Firecracker Fizz Recipe
Our Firecracker Fizz is a delicious way to celebrate Independence Day with a snap, crackle, and fizz. With hints of cherry pie, not too much sweetness, and a sparkler to add some fanfare, it’s the perfect ode to America. Or simply enjoy it on a hot summer day. This also makes a great bourbon cocktail that isn’t too heavy for warmer weather if... -
Cocktail Making 101: The Stir
How to Properly Stir a Cocktail You know how James Bond famously requested his martinis “shaken, not stirred”? Yeah, he was dead wrong. There is a reason why some cocktails are shaken, and others are stirred. Not only that, but there’s a science to HOW to do those things, too. We’ve already outlined the proper technique for shaking cocktails here. So today we’ll show... -
Cocktail Making 101: The Shake
How to properly shake a cocktail A great cocktail starts with a few key elements: a good recipe, quality ingredients, and proper technique. The recipe acts as your guide, the ingredients are the building blocks, but the technique is what turns those ingredients into a beautifully crafted (read: delicious!) cocktail. And the good news is that it’s not hard to master these techniques! Just... -
Cocktail Making 101: Equipment
Basic Home Bar Tools Cocktail making at home should be easy and fun, and it definitely doesn’t require a huge arsenal of fancy gadgets. But to make a well-crafted cocktail, there are a few basic bar tools that every home bartender should keep at his or her disposal and learn how to use effectively. Stock up on these essentials, and you’ll be ready to... -
Hoptail Recipes for Father's Day
As we near Father’s Day, we thought it would be appropriate to highlight an incredibly old genre of the cocktail world involving BEER! Hoptails, Beer-Tails, or Cocktails on Tap are all appropriate names for this style of drink you may see on cocktail menus today. Adjuncts have been a part of beer, dating back hundreds to thousands of years. From infusions of honey to... -
Mezcal Paloma Recipe
Today, on the blog, we’re sharing a delicious recipe for pairing with Latin flavors or just enjoying while grazing at home. A little sweet, a little salty, tart and smoky, this mezcal paloma tastes a lot like quarantine life. Sip it slow and enjoy as warmer weather rolls in. Ingredients 2 oz Mezcal (or tequila, if preferred) 2 oz Bittermilk Charred Grapefruit Tonic Mix... -
Elderberry Quarantini Recipe
We don’t know about you, but the last few weeks seem like a blur. Maybe you’re tired of hearing about social distancing and COVID-19 everywhere you turn. There are mandates and reports from officials on the news, emails flooding the inbox from brands, predictions on the internet and people trying to lighten the mood whenever appropriate. It’s a lot of information to try to...
