After doing some research on foraged foods for bitters, liqueurs, and tincture ideas, one of my favorite flavors to toy with recently is Douglas fir pine. I made a liqueur out of the needles and it’s been such an interesting addition to traditional cocktails. ?Pine and Tonic? ?2oz gin ?.5 oz Douglas fir vodka ?Tonic water ?Douglas Fir Vodka ? ?3 handfuls Douglas fir needles ?2 small Douglas…
Another example of an improvised cocktail for times when you don’t have obscure liqueurs on-hand in your bar. While this cocktail would taste different with the black walnut liqueur, it tasted delicious in a different way with the muddled walnuts. 🙂 ?Noctorne of November ? 1 oz bourbon 1 oz Scotch .25 oz Fernet Branca .25 oz black walnut liqueur (I muddled walnuts instead) 5 dashes sage bitters…
I didn’t discover matcha tea until I moved to New York City in 2012. Today it’s one of my favorite earthy flavors, I love the grassiness that it adds to cocktails. ?Green Tea Gimlet? (With a matcha + honey rim) Directions: Steep 2-3 green tea bags in 12oz of gin for at least an hour. ? ?2oz green tea-infused gin ?1oz fresh lime juice ?1/2 ounce simple syrup…
Many times I’ll find a recipe that I think is really interesting but I don’t have all of the ingredients in my bar. Found this recipe from Dram Apothecary and improvised a variation! ?Peppered Pear Cocktail? ?2 oz gin ?1 oz pine liqueur ?Pear slices (for muddling + garnish) ?Pear syrup (Recipe below) ?Cardamom seeds (optional but delicious) Pear syrup: (From W&P Design’s “Infuse“) ?7oz pear brandy or…
Made this last year for our 10-course dinner with friends. This cocktail is best served with Simon and Garfunkel on the record player. 🙂 ?Scarborough Fair ? ?2oz vodka muddled/infused with equal parts parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme ?1/2 oz dry vermouth ?1/2 oz fresh lemon juice ?1.5 tsp simple syrup ?Lemon zest Muddle herbs with vodka + add all other ingredients. Shake vigorously and serve with herb…
A classic cocktail with a serving trick. If you want some cocktail swords like the one pictured, they’re right here! ?Aviation Cocktail ? ?2 oz Gin ?.5 oz Luxardo maraschino liqueur ?.25 oz Crème de violette ?.75 oz Lemon juice Shake gin, maraschino liqueur, + lemon juice with ice and pour into coupe glass. *Layering Tip* Pour room temperature crème de violette over the back of a spoon…