One of the most interesting ways to spice up a common cocktail is to add different herbs and spices. Dill and celery make really interesting combinations because they’re typically paired with savory foods, but are also amazing in sweet things like cocktails. 🙂 ?East India Gimlet ? ?1.5 oz Gin ?.5 oz lime juice ?.5 oz simple syrup ?dash celery bitters ?few fronds of fresh dill Muddle a…
This is one of those drinks that just gives you the most perfect dose of hygge 🙂 ? ? Honey Cardamom Cocktail ? ?1 ½ oz. vodka ?½ oz. honey cardamom simple syrup (half honey, half water) ?½ oz. lemon juice ?1 egg white ?1-2 drops Angostura bitters ?1 star anise for garnish Mix the ingredients and shake until egg white is frothy. Serve in a coupe glass.…
I made this cocktail last winter when I went to visit my brother and sister-in-law in Houston. While visiting, we went to many groceries and I found some fruits like prickly pears or Buddha’s hands that I’d never seen before. These are some of my favorite things to try in new cocktails. 🙂 ?Valentine’s Prickly Pear Gimlet ? ?2oz gin ?1 prickly pear ?1oz lime juice ?.5oz St.…
Beets make incredible modifiers of cocktails because they add such an earthy, peppery flavor to everything they’re in. This cocktail also uses vinegar which is a fun addition to cocktails for the adventurous drinker. 🙂 ?Beetle Juice ? ?2oz beet-infused gin (Chop up beets and infuse in gin. I let mine sit for a day.) ?1 tbsp of apple cider vinegar ?1 tbsp lemon juice ?2 oz seltzer…
Since Chartreuse isn’t a cheap liqueur (like $60/bottle in NYC), I waffled on buying it for a long time. I finally bought a bottle and have not regretted it. It’s one of those potent liqueurs that will last 5 years and it adds such a wacky flavor to any drink it’s in. Also, the flavors of this gin are completely different than any London dry-style you’ve had before.…
February is always such a bummer. I’m making tiki cups from my pottery class and using tons of fresh ingredients to prepare for warmer weather when it’s time to sit on the balcony and sprout some seedlings. Inspiration from @urbanlistper ?Spring Cobbler ? ?2oz vodka ?Grapefruit ice cubes (see previous post) ?Squeeze of lemon juice ?Whatever pretty garnishes you have in your fridge. I used radishes, lemon rind,…