The Story Behind The Camarena Nutmeg Tequila Punch Camarena Silver Tequila provides a wonderful agave-forward base for this tropical take on a festive punch while orange juice, pineapple juice, and cream of coconut bring the island vibes. A finishing sprinkle of nutmeg brings the flavors together and adds a pinch of festive warmth. This recipe…
The Story Behind The Jill’s Rum Cake Flip The indulgent flip cocktail includes a whole egg in each build, making for a thick, textured drink. And the holiday season is the perfect time for these creamy drinks, particularly when they’re inspired by rich, nutty spiced rum cake. Nikolas Vagenas, beverage director at NYC’s Mr. Melo,…
The Story Behind The Ube-A Salonga A Filipino-inspired Coquito riff for the holidays, the Ube-A Salonga combines the sweet vanilla flavors of ube (a.k.a. purple yam) with rum, coconut, and spices. Unlike the Puerto Rican cocktail that the drink is inspired by, the Ube-A Salonga is dairy-free, making for a decadent take on the classic…
The Story Behind The Honey Fig With honey-rosemary syrup, spruce-infused verjus, and Figenza vodka, the aptly named Honey Fig dishes up the complex flavors of figs with a woodsy, herbaceous burst to smooth over the sweetness. The Honey Fig comes from the mind of Dan Danovsky, foraging enthusiast and founder of Wild Spirit Consulting. “I…
The Story Behind The Crosscurrent Dick Bradsell might be best known for creating the Espresso Martini, but one of his creations that often goes overlooked is the Treacle, his riff on a Rum Old Fashioned that sees apple juice floated atop dark rum. At Sunken Harbor Club, chief cocktail officer Garret Richard is eager to…
The Story Behind The Lo-Fi Cold Snap When it’s cold outside, here’s a delicious way to watch the elements from a cozy vantage point. Single malt whiskey, sweet and spicy Lo-Fi Gentian Amaro, and a spoonful of maple syrup make this cocktail a holiday hit (no matter the weather). Ensure this beautiful red drink is…
The Story Behind The Derrumbes Oaxacan Old Fashioned Take a break from winter with this riff on the Old Fashioned, featuring Mezcal Derrumbes Oaxaca — a blend of the Espadín and Tobalá agave varieties. Add mole bitters and agave nectar, then serve in an ice-filled rocks glass and garnish with an orange peel — and…
The Vesper cocktail recipe a drink James Bond invents in Casino Royale, named for a lost love. It’s actually not, as some believe, the traditional vodka martini Bond usually favors. Pin Changes from the Original Recipe This drink recipe originally called for two ingredients that have been reformulated or are now unavailable, so I’ve listed…
The Story Behind The Snickerdoodle Baking cookies is a time-honored holiday tradition — so why not extend that festive spirit to making cocktails that taste like cookies? In this drink, Stuart Weaver, bartender at Denver’s Lady Jane, channels the flavors of a freshly baked snickerdoodle cookie, but with a boozy twist. The gin-based drink calls…
The Story Behind The Millionaire’s Holiday Sometimes, a decadent drink is all it takes to feel like a million bucks. And not many cocktails will send your spirits soaring quite like the Millionaire’s Holiday, an original from the team at NYC’s Lullaby. What turned out to be an absolutely delicious drink actually resulted from a…
