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.

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

The cocktail revolution is over and the cocktails have won. But, who were the revolutionaries responsible for shaping cocktail culture so that well-made old fashioneds are ubiquitous?  

August 19th is the annual Philbrook MIX! To promote the event I’m giving away 2 FREE tickets valued at $300.

OFFICIAL “MIX 2017 SWEEPSTAKES” RULES: NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. 1. Eligibility: Sweepstakes (the “Sweepstakes”) is open to legal residents of United States and is void where prohibited by law. Participant must be at least 21 years of age and able to…

Rum and coke. Vodka cranberry. Whiskey soda with lime. Drinks named for their ingredients are the epitome of simple, but none are as refreshing as the gin and tonic, which current summer heat makes mandatory. But don’t let the simplicity of the recipe convince you…