If you’re interested in creating some unique and truly delicious cocktails at home, I want to share with you the results of my most recent experiment: barrel aged Manhattans. Using the steps I laid out previously in Barrel Aged Cocktails: The Basics I tackled the Manhattan with stellar results.… Read More ...
Making the perfect cocktail is a true art form and we all have the ability to create our own masterpiece. With a little experimentation and knowledge of your own taste, we can make mixed drinks at home that are far better than those at your local cocktail lounge.… Read More ...
Coupe glasses don’t get a lot of love from home bartenders and in-fact it seems like most don’t know anything about them. But after recently falling for a pair of thrift store rescues, I thought I’d take a moment to spread my admiration of the classic cocktail coupe.… Read More ...
If you’re serious about making cocktails, you’ll need one of these: A Graduated Shot Glass. You can’t make truly great cocktails without one.
A graduated shot glass is essentially a measuring cup, but for booze. A good one will have measurements for several different kinds of measurements including ounces, tablespoons, teaspoons, and milliliters (in case you are feeling metric).… Read More ...
No matter how many posts I’ve read about home bartending, I must admit I’ve always wondered about what the author actually uses at home. Do they really buy all the obscure tools and liquors that they incorporate into their posts, or are the just blowing smoke?… Read More ...