The Country Life cocktail is a historical outlier in the Manhattan family, reflecting a specific era in cocktail history.
The drink's recipe, attributed to Crosby Gaige, includes bourbon, Jamaican rum, port, and bitters, nodding at vintage American drinking culture. [ more ]
The Greyhound cocktail has a history dating back to the 1930s, evolving with changing preferences towards vodka over gin.
The simplicity of the Greyhound recipe allows for easy customization by adding various ingredients to create different versions of the cocktail. [ more ]
The St Germain Spritz is a perfect summer cocktail with floral and bubbly notes, blending elderflower liqueur, sparkling wine, and soda water. [ more ]
Campari spritz recipe is customizable with varying sweetness levels. Ratio 3-1-1 creates an easy-to-remember base. Order of ingredient addition matters for proper mixing. [ more ]
This Modern Take On the Midori Sour Packs a Playful Punch
The Midori Shochu Sour is a popular drink at Kumiko's bar, combining bright melon and lemon flavors with earthy shochu for a playful yet adult beverage.
The recipe involves mixing shochu, Midori, citrus juices, and simple syrup, then aerating the mixture before serving it over ice with a splash of club soda. [ more ]
How the Oaxaca Old Fashioned Became Cocktail Royalty
The Oaxaca Old Fashioned, invented by Phil Ward, popularized the use of tequila and mezcal in cocktails.
Ward's recipe features tequila, mezcal, agave nectar, and unique bitters, finishing with a flamed orange twist for a smoky and bright flavor profile. [ more ]
Lemon enhances cocktails by balancing flavors and reducing alcohol burn. Use freshly squeezed juice for optimal taste and mix by shaking, not stirring. [ more ]
In Brazil, Moscow Mules are served with a white foam instead of ginger beer, a trend popularized by Marcelo Serrano.
Serrano introduced the foam technique inspired by Ferran Adrià's molecular cuisine, using an iSi siphon to create a unique, airy substitute for ginger beer. [ more ]
This Crystal-Clear Colada Can Be Yours, No Clarification Necessary
The Sherry Colada Highball at Sip & Guzzle is a simple yet delicious drink created by combining cream sherry and pineapple-coconut seltzer.
Despite its sophisticated appearance, the cocktail is made with just two common ingredients and is a testament to the synergy created by thoughtful pairing. [ more ]
Doctor's Orders: The Penicillin Cocktail Is the Cure for What Ails You
The Penicillin cocktail has become iconic in the mid-aughts cocktail renaissance, with a recipe involving honey, ginger, lemon, and Scotch.
The Penicillin cocktail was inspired by the Gold Rush, with the original recipe evolving when Sam Ross swapped bourbon for blended Scotch and added a float of smoky Islay Scotch. [ more ]
Q&A with Sonoma home cocktail gurus Carey Jones and John McCarthy
Sonoma-based couple Carey Jones and John McCarthy have released a new book, Every Cocktail Has a Twist, which offers variations on 25 classic cocktails.
The book includes over 200 recipes and tips on how to mix and match your own cocktail twists. [ more ]
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It's DC Cocktail Week-Here's Our Guide to Drinking Your Way Through It - Washingtonian
DC's annual Cocktail Week offers small-plate-and-drink pairings and events at over 80 restaurants.
Some highlights include a custom cocktail called the Beetnik at a pizza spot, a lime-and-mezcal cocktail paired with raw oysters, and a scallop crudo with clarified milk punch at a French spot. [ more ]