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…
The Story Behind The Komos Mexican Hot Chocolate Looking for a way to give your holiday mug of hot chocolate a luxurious upgrade? Add a touch of cinnamon and chili powder to dial up the heat and then complement your spicy hot cocoa with the rich notes of vanilla, caramel, and dark chocolate found in…
The Blue Goose cocktail is gorgeous. It’s a light, slightly cloudy blue that looks like it’s lit from within. The white sugar rim against that sky blue makes me think of skiing. Pin And that makes this drink a lovely choice for wintertime, or when it’s hot and you wish it was cold enough to…
