Cynar
Confused by many, Cynar is pronounced “chee-NAR” Another bitter amaro, Cynar is named after one of its key ingredients: Cynara, latin for artichoke. While artichoke is a dominant…
The Bittersweet Garden
Ingredients: 1.25oz Campari 1oz Gin .5oz Green Chartreuse .5oz Dolin Blanc .25oz Fernet Branca Scant bar spoon Maraschino Orange twist Instructions: Add the Campari, Gin,…
Campari
Known for its dark red color and bitter orange flavor, Campari is instantly recognizable, holding a place in history as one of the most unique and…
Americano
Ingredients: 1oz Sweet Vermouth 1oz Campari 1oz Seltzer Orange Twist Instructions: Add the Campari and Vermouth to a double Old Fashioned glass. Add ice and stir.…
Bourbon
America’s great spirit, bourbon was first produced in Kentucky sometime in the late 1700s. Similar to cocktails, the exact story of its origin is unclear.…
Eeyore’s Requiem
Ingredients: 1.5oz Campari .5oz Gin .25oz Cynar .25oz Fernet Branca 1oz Dolin Blanc Vermouth 15 drops Orange bitters 3 Orange twists Instructions: Add the…
Whiskey
A popular spirit, both neat and in cocktails, whiskey is one of the most versatile liquors to have in your collection. So what is whiskey? In…
Bridal
Ingredients: 1oz Plymouth gin .5oz Sweet vermouth 1 dash Maraschino 2 dashes Orange bitters Orange twist Instructions: Add all liquids to a mixing glass. Add ice…
Jiggers, Beakers and Measuring
So you’ve decided you want to make a few cocktails at home and you are wondering what you need to get started. Or maybe you have…
Prohibition’s Effect on Modern Mixology
You may find this shocking, but the vast majority of bars in America still serve drinks based on habits that arose during prohibition. Prior to prohibition,…
The Straight Up 