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Book Review: Romantic Cocktails by Clair McLafferty

Book Review: Romantic Cocktails by Clair McLafferty

The first thing to mention about Romantic Cocktails is how stunning the metallic red, pillowed hardcover binding is. It’s the perfect aesthetic for a book of passion-filled recipes. The corresponding photography is also top-notch, with unique setups for the showcased recipes.

A Brief Intro to Scaffas – Room Temperature Cocktails

A Brief Intro to Scaffas – Room Temperature Cocktails

Sometimes you don’t have patience, sometimes you don’t have ice, and other times you don’t have many ingredients to work with. Simplicity can be beautiful though. Sother Teague has been a long-time advocate of this style of drink known as the scaffa at his bar,…

Introducing The First Cocktail Coin – The Old Fashioned

Introducing The First Cocktail Coin – The Old Fashioned

After over a year of work, I’m pleased to announce it’s here. I’ve been running The Humble Garnish for nearly 5 years and people always ask me about creating a product. Whether it’s bitters, booze, or opening my own bar, the questions never cease. Wait…

Perspective Shift: A cocktail writer crosses the line

My personal rule is to keep work and play separate. As a cocktail writer, that divide isn’t only a metaphorical one—it’s a physical one. At Hodges Bend, it’s the white marble bar top constantly reminding me that as much as I have read or may…

Bigger than Beer – Exploring the Finer Points of Oklahoma’s New Liquor Laws

Bigger than Beer – Exploring the Finer Points of Oklahoma’s New Liquor Laws

We’re now just over a month into the implementation of Oklahoma’s modernized liquor laws. These much-needed changes represent a significant milestone in catching us up to the national norm, allowing us to be more competitive, and encouraging new business growth. While most people are aware they…

The Bishop – A Red Wine and Cuban Rum Cocktail

The Bishop – A Red Wine and Cuban Rum Cocktail

There are many recipes for the Bishop (featured article photo). The simplest modern recipe I found is more akin to a sangria.

Less-Than-Frightful Spirits – Halloween Drink Recipes You Shouldn’t Fear

Less-Than-Frightful Spirits – Halloween Drink Recipes You Shouldn’t Fear

The scariest tales of spirits I’ve heard involve the creation of “spooky punches.” You know the kind. They lurk in the depths of Pinterest, lingering in the ether of large gatherings. It’s there they prey on unassuming victims using coy terms like spooky, haunted, devil, blood, etc. The kitschy names and vibrant colors lure victims. Their cognition clouds with every sip. However, the real terror doesn’t occur until the next morning.