#ad21+ Don’t make a regular Espresso Martini, make this instead…

Together with my friends at @luxardousa, we’re going to #ElevateWithEspresso by making one of my favorite twists on a Espresso Martini using Luxardo’s Espresso Liqueur. Today I’m using a local Rhum Agricole as my base spirit since the tropical flavor profiles pair so well with this espresso liqueur which contains notes of sweet vanilla and chocolate. Luxardo Espresso liqueur features a thirty-day infusion of coffees from Brazil, Columbia, and Kenya. Pair all this with some orange notes, enhanced with saline and you’ve got yourself one of the best espresso martinis you’ve ever had.

Cheers y’all.

Here for the savory martini riffs 🍸🙋🏾‍♂️

#ad 21+ Together with my friends at @finlandiavodka_us, I’m going to show you how to add a bit more savory olive notes into your martinis by a process known as “fat washing”. Fat washing using alcohol (in this case #FinlandiaVodka) to extract the subtle flavors out of fat soluble products. Today we’re going to be infusing our vodka with both extra virgin olive oil and bay leaf. This recipe, paired with this dry vermouth produces an exceptionally savory and delightful martini. A couple drops of EVOO to finish just gives it that silky smooth, rich mouthfeel that just puts this one over the top.

Have you ever tried fat washing? Let me know what you think!

Cheers y’all.

#ad21+ Don’t make a regular Espresso Martini, make this instead…

Together with my friends at @luxardousa, we’re going to #ElevateWithEspresso by making one of my favorite twists on a Espresso Martini using Luxardo’s Espresso Liqueur. Today I’m using a local Rhum Agricole as my base spirit since the tropical flavor profiles pair so well with this espresso liqueur which contains notes of sweet vanilla and chocolate. Luxardo Espresso liqueur features a thirty-day infusion of coffees from Brazil, Columbia, and Kenya. Pair all this with some orange notes, enhanced with saline and you’ve got yourself one of the best espresso martinis you’ve ever had.

Cheers y’all.

FRZN 🥭 SZN.

#ad21+ Together with my friends at @tresagaves, I'm simplifying the way you make frozen margaritas. I figured we'd make something spicy and fruity, and everyone knows how well mangoes and chamoy go together so here we are. I'm simplifying this process by using #TresAgaves Jalapeño Margarita Mix since it already has the lime and agave you'd typically put in a margarita anyway. Combined with Melinda's Habanero + Mango hot sauce, it'll just give it that extra fruity kick. We'll also be using their Blanco, which should contribute to the fruity and bright notes in this cocktail to bring it all together.

I have a feeling you'll be making a batch of these in a blender, so feel free to scale up the recipe as needed.

Cheers y'all!

Let’s put that strawberry syrup to good use! 🍓

Amaro and strawberries are a flavor combo you need to try. The balance of sweet, bitter and fruity is always incredible. I used Cardamaro for this recipe but feel free to use an Amari of your choice. You can’t go wrong.

Cheers y’all.

When life gives you strawberries, make a drink 🍓

I love the Clover Club by the legendary Julie Reiner. I also love using it as a template for fruit forward cocktails. In this case, we recently went strawberry picking over at Legare Farms here in Charleston, SC. You really can't beat vine ripened strawberries, they're incredibly sweet and packed with vitamin C. After making an easy strawberry syrup, I figured the Clover Club would be the perfect template for this cocktail. Egg whites are optional obviously but highly recommended for that frothy, silky texture.

Cheers y'all.

If you add olive brine, does it automatically make it dirty? 🫒

For #WorldPalomaDay, we’re doing exactly that and it’s absolutely wonderful.

Check out the recipe below, cheers y’all.