The Gimlet is a delicious gin sour, one that inspired many riffs and earned its place among the tried and true classics. This post may contain affiliate links. This post is meant for those of legal drinking age. What is Gimlet ? The Gimlet is a very old cocktail, old enough to appear in 1930’s …
The classic spin on an even more classic cocktail. The Gin Rickey is very old, and has inspired many riffs of its own. This post may contain affiliate links. This post is meant for those of legal drinking age. What is Gin Rickey? The Gin Rickey is a twist on the classic Bourbon Rickey, using …
With an odd name and an unconventional mix of ingredients, Airmail is going to make you question everything you know about what goes with what. It’s also one of the most popular holiday and NYE cocktails so it’s worth trying it out before the cold season rolls in. This post may contain affiliate links. This …
The Kamikaze boasts a cool name and a lot of street cred – this cocktail is more often served as a shot, and it had an amazing pull from the ’70s to the early 2000s. This post may contain affiliate links. This post is meant for those of legal drinking age. What is Kamikaze ? …
Tequila sour is a really nice take on the classic sour, reminding you of an orchard in summer. There any many kinds of sours, each with their own harm, but tequila adds a beautiful note. This post may contain affiliate links. This post is meant for those of legal drinking age. What is Tequila …
Honeysuckle sounds like a delicious cocktail and indeed it is, as it incorporates actual honey into a Daiquiri and this gives it a much more nuanced flavor than simple syrup. This post may contain affiliate links. This post is meant for those of legal drinking age. What is Honeysuckle? Honeysuckle is a cross between a …
The Daiquiri is a drink far older than its tropical name would suggest. It’s the base for rum sours, and it’s probably something you’ve had already. This post may contain affiliate links. This post is meant for those of legal drinking age. What is a Daiquiri? A Daiquiri (dah-kee-ree) is a rum sour, in fact …
Ranch Water doesn’t have the most enticing name but it does get the point across. It’s hard not to associate the southern heat with a tequila cooler. This post may contain affiliate links. This post is meant for those of legal drinking age. What is Ranch Water ? Ranch Water is the preferred tequila cooler …
Dark & Stormy sounds foreboding, but it’s actually named after the murky color of the drink, similar to storm clouds rolling in. This is easiest to see when you pour the rum and it hasn’t mixed into the ginger beer yet. This post may contain affiliate links. This post is meant for those of legal …
Paloma is Mexico’s preferred tequila highball, and you’ll find it on many menus. Whether you’re vacationing, or making one at home, you’re bound to get into a good mood with this. This post may contain affiliate links. This post is meant for those of legal drinking age. What is Paloma ? Paloma is a tequila …
The Cosmopolitan Cocktail, made extra-famous by HBO’s Sex and the City, has been ordered at least once by anyone who’s ever wanted to appear hip, modern, and classy (myself included). And most of us were surprised by what it actually tasted like. Well, it turns out the famed Cosmopolitan is not as easy to drink …
Anejo highball is a rum highball using ginger beer. Very pleasant, and the rum shines through and pairs beautifully with the ginger beer. This post may contain affiliate links. This post is meant for those of legal drinking age. What is the Anejo Hihgball ? The Anejo Highball is a pleasant rum highball, created by …
The foghorn is a refreshing mix of gin and ginger beer, and I think it qualifies as a great substitute for gin and tonic if you don’t like the flavor or bitterness in tonic water. This post may contain affiliate links. This post is meant for those of legal drinking age. What is the Foghorn? …
A riff on the classic Mojito, the Old Cuban offers a surprising blend of aged rum and prosecco ! It’s fairly easy to make, and doesn’t require you to take too many steps, despite the slightly longer ingredient list. What is Old Cuban ? Not only does the Old Cuban look great, it tastes surprisingly …