Tag: refreshing

Gin and Tonic

Gin and Tonic

The iconic gin and tonic. I hope you don’t need a recipe to make this, but I can give you some simple guidance to make sure your G & T is the best it can be. Chill everything so that it’s very cold, and use…

Chartreuse Swizzle

Chartreuse Swizzle

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

The 5 Essential Cachaรงa Cocktails

The 5 Essential Cachaรงa Cocktails

If you’re new to cachaรงa and looking for the essential cocktails to drink while exploring this Brazilian spirit, look no further. These recipes should cover all your cocktail bases: both classic and modern recipes that range from citrusy, to sweet, and, of course, boozy and…

More Mingling, Less Mixing	 How to Batch Cocktails and Host Like a Pro

More Mingling, Less Mixing How to Batch Cocktails and Host Like a Pro

The food youโ€™ve prepared is not quite ready, but at least all six of your guests have a drink in hand. The first round included two old fashioneds (one with rye and the other with bourbon), two beers, something โ€œlight and fruityโ€ and a daiquiriโ€”not…

No Horse In The Race – The Unexpected Roots of the Mint Julep

No Horse In The Race – The Unexpected Roots of the Mint Julep

Itโ€™s an engulfing sensory experienceโ€”everything from the mound of crushed ice nestled in the frosted cup to the straw peeking through the hefty plume of fresh mint and delivering the sweet, chilled bourbon.The mint julepโ€™s claim to fame may be the Kentucky Derby, but this…

Door #2

Door #2

SUZE is known for its dry, bitter, gentian-heavy flavor profile, but this cocktail is surprisingly bright and refreshing. Yellow Chartreuse and mint’s herbal notes play well with SUZE, and come together in this drink to make a refreshing tipple that’s perfect for spring or summer.

Strawberry Cachaรงa Shake

Strawberry Cachaรงa Shake

Cachaรงa isn’t the most well-known sugarcane spirit. Pretty much every other style of rum is more well-known. If you’ve heard of it, chances are it’s because you’ve had it in the national drink of Brazil, the caipirinha. Production of cachaรงa is similar to that of…