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…
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…
Domaine de Canton
A blend of ginger and cognac, the sweet and spicy, Domaine de Canton is an elegant way to add ginger flavor to your cocktails. How is…
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
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…
Whiskey in Cocktails
When mixing with whiskey, there is always a trade off between using a good enough whiskey to make your cocktails taste great and “wasting” high end whiskey…
The Shaken Cocktail
More approachable to the novice bartender, shaking is much more popular in most establishments than stirring. While many cocktails should be stirred, there are definitely times…
The Stirred Cocktail
In many modern establishments, stirring is a lost art. Everywhere you go, people seem to be shaking drinks, regardless of their contents. This is unfortunate, because…
The Straight Up 