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Original Recipes

Pear Brandy Old Fashioned

Pear Brandy Old Fashioned

I’ve always been a fan of anything Clear Creek Distillery puts out, especially their pear brandy. It’s the best pear Eau de Vie that I’ve come across. This pear brandy old fashioned recipe comes together to create the perfect fall or winter cocktail.

Tangled Up In Blue – Black Trumpet Blueberry Cordial Meets Charanda

Tangled Up In Blue – Black Trumpet Blueberry Cordial Meets Charanda

It’s been four years since I first reviewed Tamworth Distilling’s Black Trumpet Blueberry Cordial, and their spirits lineup has matured substantially since. You’ll now find over 40 bottled products, all organized into themed collections. The Art In The Age lineup is their first collection that…

Tierra del Fuego

Tierra del Fuego

I created this original cocktail recipe back in 2016 for Negroni Week. That was likely the first time I encountered Ancho Reyes Liqueur, and it quickly became a must-have for my home bar. This recipe recently received a lot of attention when it was featured…

Fig & Walnut Old Fashioned

Fig & Walnut Old Fashioned

The old fashioned is not only a personal favorite, it’s a favorite among cocktail enthusiasts. I think this is largely due to its versatility and ability to showcase the base spirit – which doesn’t have to be whiskey.  

DIY Homemade Coffee Liqueur and the Cocktails to Use it In

DIY Homemade Coffee Liqueur and the Cocktails to Use it In

Whether it’s to be added to heavy cream for a dessert libation or it’s a component of a more complex cocktail, coffee liqueur is not only simple to make—it’s one cocktail ingredient guaranteed to make you friends.

Chareau – A Review of the Aloe Liqueur with Recipe

Chareau – A Review of the Aloe Liqueur with Recipe

While it was the small, well-designed bottle and label that initially caught my attention, it was the ingredient list that led me to the purchase. It doesn’t get much simpler than aloe vera, cucumber, eau de vie, lemon peel, muskmelon, spearmint, sugar, and water.

Tonic Syrup – Using Cinchona Bark to Make a Quinine Syrup for Gin and Tonics

Tonic Syrup – Using Cinchona Bark to Make a Quinine Syrup for Gin and Tonics

Here is a recipe for homemade tonic syrup that’s perfect for making a gin and tonic. Aside from the cinchona, water, sugar, citric acid, and salt, feel free to modify this recipe to suit your tastes. This recipe provides the classic