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Chartreuse Swizzle

Chartreuse Swizzle

Iโ€™d say that the Chartreuse Swizzle is the king of all Chartreuse cocktails, but then I recall the Last Word.

Cranberry Vodka Martini

Cranberry Vodka Martini

The classic vodka martini gets a slight lift via cranberry bitters and an expressed lime twist.

Strawberry Cachaรงa Shake

Strawberry Cachaรงa Shake

Cachaรงa isnโ€™t the most well-known sugarcane spirit. Pretty much every other style of rum is more well-known. If youโ€™ve heard of it, chances are itโ€™s because youโ€™ve had it in the national drink of Brazil, the caipirinha. Production of cachaรงa is similar to that of…

5 Green Chartreuse Cocktails for the True Enthusiast

5 Green Chartreuse Cocktails for the True Enthusiast

Green Chartreuse is the kryptonite of many cocktail enthusiasts โ€“ itโ€™s certainly mine. If youโ€™re not familiar with Chartreuse, here is the crash course. Itโ€™s a French herbal liqueur thatโ€™s made by Carthusian monks based on a recipe they purportedly received in 1605. The two…

Apparent Sour – A Refreshing and Light Cocktail

Apparent Sour – A Refreshing and Light Cocktail

The Apparent Sour may seem simple, but donโ€™t underestimate how delicious it is. I first made this cocktail for a client and a coworker during