Pre-prohibition cocktails and modern twists on classics

Posts from the ‘Spirits’ category

Strega

Italian for “Witch,” this old school herbal liqueur has accents of saffron, mint and juniper. Looking for something herbal to add some depth to you mixes?…

Calisaya

A previously lost ingredient in the US with a history almost 400 years long, Calisaya has been recently revived. Haven’t heard of it? Read on to…

Crème Yvette

Often mistakenly used interchangeably with CrÈme de Violette, this classic violet and berry liqueur was once lost for decades but has recently been revived. What is…

Crème de Violette

A liqueur made from violet flowers and sweetener, paired with a neutral or brandy base spirit, Crème de Violette is indispensible to make a proper Aviation, among…

St. Germain

A sweet Elderflower flavored liqueur that has seemingly overnight become an indispensable, must have ingredient, St. Germain is as good substituted into classics as it is…

Irish Whiskey

The original whiskey, from Ireland, Irish whiskey is typically much smoother than it’s Scottish and American counterparts. Its story is one of great popularity shattered by…

Aperol

Bright orange in color, Aperol has a light, sweet, bitter citrus flavor that is refreshing as it looks. Quina – aka Cinchona, a root that has…

Amaro Averna

One of the most famous Italian amari, Amaro Averna is quite popular, for good reason. Its dark color, caramel sweet flavor and bitter finish have been alluring…

Fernet-Branca

This classic bitter italian amaro has an amazingly complex, one of a kind bitter and some would say “minty” flavor that has been coveted by many and…