The Story Behind The Horse Soldier Bourbon Left Hand Let the Horse Soldier Bourbon Left Hand be your right hand go-to holiday cocktail this year. Wrap your fingers around a delicate Nick & Nora holding this dark red cross between the Manhattan and Negroni. This sultry build of Horse Soldier Straight Bourbon, Select Aperitivo, and…
If you want a fun Halloween cocktail that’s as cute and creepy as it is delicious, try my Spooky Spider Web Margarita! This is a simple three ingredient cocktail that’s dressed up for spooky season with a sticky spider web garnish. Read on to learn how to make marshmallow spider webs for all your Halloween…
The Toasted Marshmallow Martini is a perfect fall cocktail. This decadent deink combines the rich, creamy flavors of marshmallow with the smooth sophistication of vodka, creating a drink that’s equal parts comforting and captivating. Pin What makes this drink so special? Maybe it’s the wave of nostalgia that washes over you with each sip….
The Story Behind The Don Fulano Old Fashioned A slight swap of ingredients lets the classic Old Fashioned bring a taste of holiday nostalgia. Aged like a fine cognac, Don Fulano Añejo’s ripened fruits and deep spice replaces the traditional whiskey, while sugar cubes receive a much-deserved upgrade with agave nectar. A few drops of…
The holiday season is the best time to enjoy a dessert cocktail, and this festive Christmas cookie martini is the perfect mix of sweet, creamy, and boozy. This recipe uses four ingredients to recreate the flavor of freshly baked vanilla sugar cookies, but with a more adult flavor profile than similar recipes. Don’t forget the…
The Red Rudolph cocktail is a holiday-inspired drink that brings together a blend of festive flavors. Named after the iconic reindeer from Christmas lore, this warm and comforting beverage is the perfect companion for cozy winter evenings or festive gatherings. Pin This drink is served warm. It has orange curacao and cinnamon schnapps, which are…
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,…
