A flavoring agent used to balance cocktails, bitters are an infusion of things like fruit peels, tree bark, roots, and flowers with high-octane alcohol. Described as a nonpotable ingredient (as opposed to potable digestive bitters, like Campari), Bitters has recently come to the forefront of contemporary cocktail culture.… Read More ...
Spicy and fragrant, ginger beer adds a dose of exotic flavor to every cocktail it touches. Familiar due to its relation to Ginger Ale, it has a much more pungent flavor ranging from mildly tangy to downright spicy.
I fell in love with ginger beer when some friends introduced me to the classic Dark ‘n Stormy cocktail and I’ve been a fan ever since.… Read More ...
While going through my whiskey sour hankering, I tried a few of the pre-made “sour mixes” on the market. These were all terrible and resembled Hi-C Ecto Cooler.
It was decided that a Cocktail Novice Homemade Sour Mix needed to be developed immediately!… Read More ...
If you’re like me you’ve always thought about grenadine as a super-sweet, cherry-flavored flavored syrup better known for its presence in non-alcoholic drinks than cocktails. And as any hard-drinking twelve year old will tell you, its color is anything but natural.… Read More ...