Recipes

The Lucent Endeavor

The Lucent Endeavor

If you follow me on Instagram, you probably noticed that I’ve been playing around with Barsmith Shandy lately. This recipe is a follow-up post to my original review of the product. While its primary function is to add to a beer to make a shandy,…

Rhum Martinez(ish)

We continue an exploration of rhum, this time with a twist on the classic Martinez. For starters, we swap the gin for rhum, then rebuild the cocktail’s framework around the new base spirit.

Spring Cocktail Season is Here!

Spring Cocktail Season is Here!

As the window of opportunity to enjoy Winter cocktails with their warmth and spice closes, it’s time to look forward to bright and refreshing Spring cocktails. These seasonal flavors associated with the start of Spring often lend themselves to lighter cocktails that feature gin and…

Ti’ Punch

Ti’ Punch

Post from RICOH THETA. – Spherical Image – RICOH THETA Perhaps it’s just my perception, but I feel that rum suffers from a lack of respect that is rivaled only by vodka. I’m not saying that it’s in any way accurate, just that they seem…

A Most Unusual Leap Day Tipple

A Most Unusual Leap Day Tipple

Leap Day only comes once every 4 years, so it’s only fitting to celebrate with a cocktail recipe that uses “a most unusual gin”, Hendrick’s. Hendrick’s Gin will always

Smoked Paprika Hummus

Smoked Paprika Hummus

Whether you’re hosting or attending a party, it’s good to have a few recipes up your sleeve so that you’re not caught unprepared when asked to contribute. While that Pinterest recipe for Pulled Pork Sriracha Jalapeño Poppers with Candied Bacon may be delicious, it’s not…

Review of Barsmith’s Honey Ginger Syrup Featuring a Bergamot Moscow Mule

Review of Barsmith’s Honey Ginger Syrup Featuring a Bergamot Moscow Mule

When I come across a new ingredient or mixer I get excited, but in order to provide value it must pass at least one of two tests. Is the ingredient so unique in flavor that it is hard to replicate, and does purchasing it save…