GIN Think of gin and one often thinks of the predominant flavor of juniper berries. Long shrugged off as what grandma drinks, I consider it one of the most complex bottles in my bar. Add to this the explosion of boutique varieties over the past few years and the options are even greater. I often […]
LIGHT RUM Ah, light rum – the gateway to tropical drinks with umbrellas! This is a bottle that see a lot of usage in my bar, especially during the summer. There are plenty of drinks that feature just light rum and others that combine with other rums to add more complexity. I’ve tried a lot
VODKA Vodka Deriving from the Slavic word for water (voda), vodka practically is water in Russia and parts of the former Soviet Union. I lived in Ukraine for over two years and consider the experience to have left me with an unofficial doctoral degree in this libation! It is often defined as odorless, colorless and
HEMINGWAY DAIQUIRI The cocktail that perhaps answers the question, “What would Hemingway drink”! Or not. The history of this drink and relation to Hemingway himself is dubious at best. What’s unique about this daiquiri is the addition of Maraschino liqueur to sweeten, and the presence of grapefruit juice. The result is a very smooth drink
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MARTINEZ The Martinez is a classic cocktail at the crossroads of a Manhattan and a Martini. The original recipe calls for a type of gin known as Old Tom style, which is a sweeter, less-botanical version than the traditional juniper-forward gins most people know. This is a great cocktail to experiment with other boutique gins
MARASCHINO Maraschino liqueur is a great bottle to have on hand when making a number of classic cocktails. It is made from Marasca cherries, which are found along the Dalmatian coast in Croatia. Most bottles are produced in Croatia or Italy, with the Luxardo brand being the most well-known, with its green bottle wrapped in
Adderley Cocktail The Adderley is a cocktail that we’ve nicknamed “The Elixir” at home. Any time we feel the slightest hint of a cold coming on, we make a round of these and we’re good to go! The combination of lemon and whiskey with the maraschino to mellow it out is a nice combination. It’s
AVIATION The aviation cocktail is a classic and became trendy with the resurgence of classic cocktails in the early 21st century. It’s a good example of balance between sweet and sour while also having plenty of gin to shine through in this drink. Play around with different types and brands of gin as you can
