This is probably the easiest cocktail on the planet involving Fernet… And probably one of the few drinks where Fernet is a huge crowd-pleaser! It’s also one of the only drinks that uses Not Your Father’s root beer where I prefer the cocktail version instead of the plain old boozy root beer by itself. 🙂 Glassware from the BarkShop! ???…
I love making crème brûlée because it’s so fun to fire up that little culinary torch and caramelize the sugar. This cocktail you get to have all the fun of crème brûlée without the prep work and egg yolks!…
Made up this drink as an old-fashioned variation with figs! I used my Flavor Thesaurus book (by Niki Segnit) to see if there were interesting flavors that I could combine to make the cocktail more complex and learned that almonds, oranges, and figs pair well together. If you want this cocktail now and don’t want to wait for the figs to infuse with bourbon, blend a bit of…
I love drinking shrubs on evenings when I don’t want to drink a cocktail. I’ve got a book all about how to make these wonderful vinegar drinks but since that requires a bit of foresight, I usually end up doing a shortcut like the one I detailed below. About this glassware, my friend gave Sean and I a pair as a wedding gift from Glassy Baby. I looked…
An alternate title of this cocktail could be “In Defense of Cilantro.” If you love cilantro, drink this cocktail as I’ve directed. If you’re on the fence… Maybe add some soda water and try a Cilantro Soda. 😛 Muddle an extra serrano for more heat, shake, and serve! Not for the faint-of-heart. 🙂 Drink from the book MixShakeStir!…
Artichokes aren’t the first ingredient you think of when you want to make a cocktail but they’ve got a really interesting taste, especially in Cynar. This drink tastes a bit like bittersweet burnt sugar. Cynar is a super versatile liqueur and you can mix it in so many different cocktails… definitely worth a purchase!…