— No. 134 —
The Fencer
- 1 1/2 oz Bluecoat Gin
- 3/4 oz Cocchi Americano
- 1/2 oz Campari
- 1/2 oz grapefruit hop syrup
- 2 dashes of Post Prohibition Pick Me Up Bitters
- Garnish with a grapefruit twist
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— No. 133 —
Grapefruit Hop Syrup
Inspired by my recent hobby of home brewing, I created a unique grapefruit hop syrup to experiment with. IPAs that have a strong grapefruit palette are my favorite. I’ve found that cascade and amarillo hops have a nice grapefruit and citrus profile to them and I wanted to try this flavor combination in cocktail recipes.
— No. 132 —
Hemingway Daiquiri
- 2 oz white rum
- 3/4 oz fresh lime juice
- 1/2 oz fresh grapefruit juice
- 1/2 oz maraschino liqueur
- Garnish with a grapefruit twist
— No. 131 —
Corpse Reviver #2
- 1 oz gin
- 3/4 oz Cointreau
- 3/4 oz Lillet Blanc
- 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice
- An absinthe rinse
- Garnish with a Luxardo cherry
— No. 130 —
Signs of Spring
- 1 1/2 oz Bar Hill Gin
- 1/2 Elderberry Cordial
- 1/2 fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 Saint Germain Elderflower Liqueur
- 1/4 Dolin dry vermouth
- Garnish with a lemon twist
— No. 129 —
Bee’s Knees
- 2 oz Bar Hill Gin
- 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 oz honey simple syrup 1:1
- Garnish with a lemon twist
— No. 128 —
Caledonia Spirits
I don’t claim to be an expert on honey. Spirits has always been my world. But recently, I had the distinct pleasure of meeting the Maryland native and founder of Caledonia Spirits, Todd Hardie, who’s built his career at the intersection of those two interests.
— No. 127 —
Red Bell Pepper Infused Rum
It never hurts to think ahead. Warmer months are just around the corner. If you’re anything like me you’ve probably had your fair share of bourbon. Not that bourbon will ever be replaced, but it’s about time to start thinking rum drinks. This red bell pepper infused rum is quite possibly the easiest and one of the most rewarding infusions you can make. It’ll only take 24 hours to infuse and the result is a culinary epiphany that’ll have your guests pleasantly surprised. Recipe …
— No. 126 —
Old Faithful
- 1 750-ml bottle of bourbon
- 1 2/3 cups of Saint Germain
- 4 cups of fresh grapefruit juice
- 1/2 cup of powdered sugar
- 20 dashes of grapefruit bitters
- 1 750-ml bottle of sparkling water
- 30 mint leaves
- 20 stripes of grapefruit peels
— No. 125 —
Absente Video
Are the in-laws coming over to your place for a little holiday get together? The North Star is the perfect way to turn an awkward holiday party around, loosening everyone up and getting the vibe a bit more festive. The North Star is a cocktail I came up with for Crillon Importer’s product Absente, Absinthe Refined. As you may already be aware absinthe and cream go together nicely. The kirschwasser adds a cherry note to this cocktail and of course …
— No. 124 —
El Comediante
- 2 oz red bell pepper infused rum
- 1/2 oz ginger syrup
- 1/2 fresh lime juice
- 1 oz ginger ale
- red wine float
- 1 mint sprig for garnish
— No. 123 —
Hidden Charms
- 1 3/4 oz blended scotch
- 1/2 oz Carpano Antica Sweet Vermouth
- 1/2 oz Aperol
- 1/4 oz Nux Walnut Liqueur
- 1/4 oz of Laphroaig 10 yr
- 2 dashes of Amargo Chuncho Bitters
- Garnish with a lemon twist