Derby Day Cocktails: Juleps and More
The Kentucky Derby is almost here and the important question is “What will you be drinking?“ I can’t believe it’s that time of year again. This…
Variations – Last Word
The Last Word is one of my favorite classic cocktails. What makes it even better is the ease in which you can vary it up by…
Cocktails Simplified – Cost
A lot of folks think making cocktails sounds like a great idea, but feel that starting up a home “bar” is too much of an expense. But doesn’t…
St. Patrick’s Day Cocktails
St. Patrick’s Day is upon us and there are many ways to celebrate. Maybe you go out and drink a bunch o’ Guinness or have some…
Cocktails Simplified – Whiskey
I remember when I first developed an interest in mixology. While I loved whiskey based cocktails, I definitely did not share the same passion for other…
Cocktails Simplified
Classic cocktails, recipes and techniques appeal differently to different people. Additionally, there is such a range in experiences, from those totally new to the world of…
Variations – The Sidecar
The Sidecar is an essential classic cocktail that dates back to the mid 1910s. In fact, David Embury lists it as one of the 6 basic cocktails…
Variations of Variations
An unfortunate truth: Many of the things you think you created often already exist. This fact holds true to some extent in all of life, but it…
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,…
Shaken or Stirred?
“Vodka Martini, Shaken not Stirred” That classic line everyone knows. However, not everyone knows that James Bond is partially responsible for a huge misconception in classic…
The Straight Up 