The Story Behind The The Butter Baby Creamy and indulgent, Hot Buttered Rum is a warm seasonal delight best enjoyed while cozying up by a fire. This variation from Monkey Thief’s head bartender David Muhs takes the drink to new heights with both housemade butter batter and a housemade spiced rum blend. The spiced rum…
A while back I posted a cocktail (Smoky Beets) featuring a bright red coral tuile cookie garnish, and since then I’ve had a ton of people reach out and ask what the garnish was and how I made it. Coral tuiles are bit different than classic tile-shaped tuiles, and there is not a lot of…
The Holiday Cheer cocktail is a delicious combination of classic holiday flavors with one unexpected ingredient that really makes it different. Its festive look and tasty blend of sweet, tart, and herbal notes make it something special. Pin The recipe calls for peppermint vodka (or our Candy Cane vodka), white crème de cacao, cranberry juice,…
The Story Behind The Hot Brick Toddy The Hot Toddy is one of winter’s most classic drinks. And though the simple version is ideal for whipping up at a moment’s notice, there’s plenty of room to zhuzh up the traditional recipe. In this version, Zach Rivera, bartender at Golden Years, a ‘70s-inspired bar in Chicago,…
Currant Events A fun riff on the UK’s “Guinness & Black”. Pour all ingredients into a shaker and shake vigorously with cubed ice. Double strain into chilled cocktail glass. (Or, if you’re a “split the G” devotee, make it a mega serve in our Guinness Embossed Pint Glasses) *To make Guinness Syrup: Combine one can…
Every year Valentine’s day rolls around and it’s either a highlight or sore-spot for some depending on where you are in your love life cycle. But I think we can all agree, no matter your situation, there’s always room for a drink to celebrate or to comfort you during tough times. That’s why we’re sharing…
This candy cane simple syrup is so easy to make and it’s the perfect way to add that delicious, sweet peppermint flavor to any drink. Make peppermint hot chocolate, a candy cane martini, and so many more seasonal drinks with this fun (and quick!) simple syrup recipe. Candy cane simple syrup ingredients This easy syrup…
Mixing chocolate and hot pepper together is trendy for a reason: it’s astoundingly delicious. The Red Hot Santa Tini mixes chili pepper infused vodka with Godiva chocolate liqueur, whipping cream and a surprising rim of cocoa and chili powder. Pin Tasting Profile This drink is spicy-sweet like a chocolate bar flavored with hot pepper. The…
The Story Behind The Stratusphere Black Cherry Spritz Leave it to La Marca Prosecco and Stratusphere Gin to make this celebratory spritz bright. Citrus and juniper notes mingle with sweet black cherry syrup and lemon juice, creating a delicate balance of naughty and nice that will make your seasonal soirée the toast of the town….
Baby One Mai Tai Inspired by Brynn Smith’s “Hit Me Baby One Mai Tai” featured in Signature Cocktails, this riff features a pistachio-based orgeat and an easy strawberry-infused tequila. Shake with cracked ice. Pour unstrained into tumbler. Garnish with cherry and dehydrated pineapple wheel. *To Make Strawberry-Infused Tequila: Combine 680g halved fresh strawberries with 480mL…
