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Oaks Day is just a week away and you know what that means?
What we have here is the Finlandiavodka_us Oaks Lily Cocktail: The Official Drink of the Kentucky Oaks. It’s light, refreshing and the perfect cocktail when you’re dressed to the nines for a bright, sunny day… or maybe just at home in your finest athleisure-wear. Cheers y’all.
Peaches 🍑+ Brandy 🥃, name a better combo…
Want to know what makes this one in particular so special?
St-Rémy Signature is the only French brandy that features a double aging process first in charred new oak casks, then in traditional, seasoned brandy oak casks to bring layers of smooth and oaky flavor to the forefront. The two-cask maturation imparts intense spiced notes and verve as well as balance and complexity, which makes for a versatile yet easy-to-drink flavor profile.
You’re going to want to make this one.
Ok, real talk - @whistlepigwhiskey sent over a care package that included their barrel-aged maple syrup and figured why not take their suggestion to make it into an Old Fashioned.
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In case you didn’t know, the Whistle Pig Farm is in Burlington, VT and they actually have maple trees onsite that they tap and harvest maple syrup from. This syrup is then aged in spent Whistle Pig Rye Barrels producing a super unique, single source maple syrup!
Yes I know it feels like 🔥 in Charleston this summer so I made y’all a recipe to help you cool down. It is Spritz season after all 😉
Read MoreA twist on a classic Dacquiri from darling oyster bar. Smokey, sweet, sour and as smooth as can be.
Read MoreA play on a classic... The Tipperary! Another cocktail from our collaboration at @spectatorhotel with my dude @lancasterchucktown. Keep in mind that these are ON THE MENU at The Spectator Hotel's bar through the Spring! Make sure to stop by and check it out. Check out the recipe below!
Read MoreFor those asking about a smaller format batched Espresso Martini recipe, I got you!
Always been a big fan of batching, especially when hosting a party. Freezer door martinis have become a thing as of late and I figured why not an Espresso Martini? So here we are. This should speed up your process of making one and it still provides you with a thick head of foam after shaking. Again, perfect for that #NYE party!
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Another @holycityhandcraft original coming at ya! Playing with a couple different flavors here, I’ve always been a big fan of medium-roast, fruitier coffees since they tend to taste like dark cherries and chocolate. So why not make a cocktail based on those flavor profiles, right?
Read More🥃🔥 Looking for another why to smoke cocktails? Look no further than The Char Board from Whiskeywood. They recently sent this over to me to try out and I’m blown away at its portability, effectiveness and especially that depth of smokey flavor it gives to your cocktail. The three ‘flavors’ of wood include: ‘Apple Orchard’, ‘Peanut Butter and Chocolate’ and my favorite so far, ‘Grandma’s Cookies’ — that being said, this cocktail is named after my grandmother, Mona. I think you can guess which smoke stick I picked.
Read MoreIdk what took me so long to make this classic.
This is the Army & Navy - I’ve had a bottle of orgeat in my fridge for the last six months and I don’t use it nearly enough. Luckily I got some inspo from notjustbartender (peep that tin flip in the beginning 😬) and finally put that orgeat to good use. This cocktail is simple to make and the flavors work so well together. Definitely worth a try!
Ever heard of Kintsugi?
Kintsugi (金継ぎ, “golden joinery”) is the art of joining together broken pieces with molten gold to provide one beautiful and cohesive piece. While this is often used to describe pottery, today we’re using it to describe this Negroni riff with my friends at 135eastgin. Their Hyōgo dry gin is meticulously crafted and works perfectly in this recipe while the slight salinity from the sweet soy balances with the bitterness from the aperitif. I really enjoyed this one and hope you do too!
Have you ever wondered how to barrel age a cocktail at home? I’m excited to once again #partner up with Cooperscraft to show y’all how to do so! The barrel aging technique is not only a tried and true way to batch a cocktail, it’s also a great way to add a subtle toasty flavor while mellowing a cocktail to create a perfect balance of flavors. The instructions are simple and the hardest part will be waiting for the cocktail to age without wanting to have more than one sample. .
Note that not all barrels are created equal, so the recipe is split into equal parts instead of exact measurements. Make sure to read the barrel preparations from your manufacturer before the barrel aging process as those instructions can vary per manufacturer as well. Enjoy!
Another @holycityhandcraft signature cocktail contender for the Dinner en Blanc at @kiawahriverchs coming up in less than two weeks. Check out the recipe below, make it (because #TGIF) and let me know what you think!
Read MoreLet’s try this again, shall we? 🥣
Cinnamon Toast Crunch… but make it drinkable.
Who doesn’t love CTC?? I figured it would be fun to try to recreate it into cocktail. I’m going to make two versions and this is the first rendition - a traditional milk punch with actual cream. The addition of biscotti liqueur here adds that sweet bread flavor that you typically get from French toast so I figured it would be fitting… and guess it what, it actually works. Give this one a try…
Anyone have any guesses on the second version of this cocktail??
No tragedies here, call it a Greek Revival…
Together with axiaspirit, we’ve created a recipe with Greek roots. This unique, ancient spirit is made with mastic resin harvested from the mastiha tree and contains only 0.5% sugar - resulting in an extra dry, crystal clear liquid. Axia has notes of cypress, rose and citrus which pairs delicately with the other vermouth and orange liqueur in this recipe, providing a well balanced, aromatic cocktail that will be a perfect for any occasion this summer.
Whoa… you feel that chill in the air? That can only mean one thing…
IT’S. FALL. Y’ALL
Combining the #ChampagneOfBeers with the flavors bourbon, maple, cinnamon and lemon to create a fall Radler that is perfect for the season. Give this recipe a try this season and let us know what you think below!
Cheers y’all!
Happy #SundayFunday -- I feel like ‘healthy’ and ‘cocktails’ are oxymorons but a couple months ago, the ladies over at @thekalewhale inspired me to make another cocktail using @onelovekombucha’s Hibiscus Ginger Kombucha. Check out the recipe below!
Read MoreThis ain’t your older sister’s early 2000’s Midori Sour…
Here’s my slightly elevated take on this 90-00’s cocktail. If you haven’t had Midori before, well this one is for you, Midori is a liqueur made from Japanese melons that is subtle, sweet and packed with fruity melon flavor. It also brings forth a crazy green color to most cocktails (including this one). In the past few decades, the ‘Midori Sour’ used to be made with… you guessed it… sour mix. This take combines the specs for a classic sour (with egg white foam) and adds elements of fresh lime juice and lemon zest to accentuate the citrus in this recipe.
Now where’s my sister @margaritacaffee? You gotta try this version :P
Cheers y’all.
A long time ago... In a city far, far away, a six year old boy watched his first @starwars film and was instantly hooked just like many of those before him.
I grew up watching these films over and over again and waited in line for the midnight showing of the prequels and the new series. I collected the toys, wore the shirts, etc. Since tonight is the official release of #TheRiseofSkywalker - I figured I’d honor my favorite series of all time with a boozy take on that subtle beverage with the cult following — BLUE MILK.
🍍Happy #PainkillerWeek
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