Mint Julep “The zenith of man’s pleasure…the very dream of drinks.” The Mint Julep is designed for one thing. In the pre-air conditioning south it was the best way to cool off. A pile of crushed ice, bourbon and cooling mint served in a frosted silver cup. What better way to beat the heat? More…
Whiskey Sour Recipe – Tips to Make the Best Whiskey Sour.
WHISKEY SOUR RECIPE A simple drink well made will make you very happy. The Whiskey Sour is the most well known member of the sour cocktail family. If you’ve read our guide to Classic Cocktail Recipes or Sour Cocktails you already know how to make it. It is simply two parts whiskey. One part sweet.…
The Best Bourbon – A Flavor Guide
The Best Bourbon for You The Guide to Choosing the Best Bourbon In this guide, we’ll look at the elements that shape the flavor of a #bourbon. Then we’ll look at different styles and bottlings of bourbon. I have included tasting notes for a selection of some of the best bourbons on the market. Finally,…
Fancy-Free Cocktail Recipe – Rediscover a Classic
Fancy-Free Cocktail Recipe The Fancy-Free is one of my favorite cocktail recipes. It is a simple, elegant variation on an Old Fashioned. In terms of preparation, this cocktail recipe lives up to its name. If you find the ritual of muddling bitters and sugar too much you will like making this drink. The Fancy-Free uses Maraschino…
Scotch Cocktails – Dates, Figs & Sherry
Scotch Cocktails – Dates & Sherry There are a few great classic scotch cocktails. Done well a Rob Roy, Blood and Sand or a Rusty Nail are all great drinks. There are others that have become obscured by the fog of time and the vagaries of taste and fashion. Let’s face it. Scotch is difficult…
Fall Spice Cordial
Bourbon, sweet smoky chipotle flavor and vanilla combine for a sweet spicy sipper. Perfect for watching autumn leaves falling outside your window.
Curvature of the Earth Cocktail Recipe
Bourbon, Lillet Blanc and Pear Eau de Vie make the perfect drink for porch sitting on a hot summer night. Enjoy.
Sazerac Recipe
A Short History of the Sazerac Here is a challenge for you. Walk into a bar in New Orleans and try to find a bartender who can’t make a Sazerac. Now try to figure out who makes the best one. Check out the Sazerac Bar at the Hermes Hotel, the Carousel Bar or Arnaud’s…