It’s a beautiful, sunny, temperate day outside and there’s only one thing that can make it better, a glorious, colorful bourbon cocktail – the Rainbow Bourbon Cooler. I’m finally getting on the butterfly pea flower bandwagon this week and I wanted to experiment with a bourbon lemonade cocktail. This post may contain affiliate links. If […]
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Watermelon Mojito
My batch of watermelon syrup has been calling my name lately and I haven’t used it with a rum recipe yet, so I give you the Watermelon Mojito. It’s Saturday and I’m feeling like something easy to put together and a little light. We usually go for long bike rides on Saturday, but with the […]
Smoky Tequila Sunrise
If you’re tired of boring juice drinks in the summer, how about a deceptive cocktail, the Smoky Tequila Sunrise, a combination of juices and hot, spicy bitters to trick the eyes and intrigue the palate? This is not a tequila drink for wimps – it’s got plenty of juice in it, but the heat from […]
Banff Smash – Cherry Sage Gin Smash
I’m dreaming of waterfalls and forest trails with this Cherry Gin Smash – Banff Smash. Castle and Key’s summer cocktail competition looks a bit different this year. Instead of inviting mixologists from the region onsite to compete with their best Restoration Release Gin drink, the theme is Summer Staycation. Or, as I like to think […]
Blackberry Basil Old Fashioned
Blackberry syrup in whiskey cocktails can be a revelation, and the combination of that with fresh herbs makes this Blackberry Basil Old Fashioned a summer hit. This post contains affiliate links for products that I think you as readers might find useful, and we make commission off of these! For more details about our affiliates, […]
Lavender Lemon Old Fashioned
Your favorite summer old fashioned is here with a Lavender Lemon Old Fashioned. We take some lemon simple syrup, lavender bitters, pair it with a slightly floral bourbon and voila! Your best summer old fashioned can be sitting next to you while you finish out those last emails for the day.
Honeyed Moonlight – Moonshine Manhattan
Saint Luna Moonshine surprised me on the first sip – right then I knew I was making a Moonshine Manhattan. I knew the spirit was largely a rye distillate, and that there was molasses included in the mashbill, but what I didn’t realize was the beautiful combination those two things would mean for an actual […]
Tequila Blues – Blueberry Tequila Smash
If you haven’t considered combining blueberry and tequila this Blueberry Tequila Smash will change your mind. It’s a riff on a classic smash: a little citrus, a little mint, with a bit of added blueberries and mint for muddling and a healthy pour of tequila and wow. Look at that color. I promise you, it […]
Peppercorn Paloma
Tequila week wouldn’t be complete without a Paloma riff, so I went just a tad off-book with the addition of some ginger liqueur and peppercorn tincture to add a little spice in this Peppercorn Paloma. Adding a few peppercorns to the top of the cocktail and crushing a few before adding to the glass will […]
Mango Basil Margarita featuring Espanita Reposado
Mango Basil Margarita coming at you with a fabulous Espanita Reposado tequila. Espanita reached out to see if I’d enjoy making a cocktail for them to celebrate National Tequila Day later this week. Of course, as a lover of all aged spirits, I said yes. Their tequila is smooth and tasty, and the reposado has […]
Bourbon Affogato
Bourbon-ify the easiest summer dessert ever with this Kentucky take on the Italian affogato – a scoop of vanilla ice cream doused with warm espresso and served immediately. Add a bit of bourbon, a smidge of pecan liqueur and you’re on the way to the easiest decadent dessert in your repertoire.
Cherry Sage Gimlet
Cherry season means bright-hued drinks and sweet cherry flavors everywhere, especially with this Cherry Sage Gimlet. A traditional gimlet is an easy pour, just gin, simple and lime juice. Let’s add some cherries for muddling in the bottom of the tin, along with a few sage leaves or sage tincture and watch some magic happen. […]
Bourbon Women’s Peach Raspberry Bourbon Sour – Gimme the Peach!
Summer’s in full swing, and we could all use a little easy decadence so here’s a peach raspberry bourbon sour for the Bourbon Women cocktail for the month. I put together the most summer-worthy tastes all into one cocktail that’s a sweet, tart, smoky, luscious cocktail topped with a raspberry popsicle. Multiply the ingredients by […]
The Green Mule or Banner’s Mule
Sometimes I crave a color or a look in a cocktail and today’s Green Mule fits the bill as I’ve been wanting a bright green cocktail lately. Once again, I’m using a clear glass for the drink so you can see this vibrant green color, but if you prefer your mules in a copper mug, […]
Milano Mule – Campari Mule
If you love Negronis you’ll love this twist on a mule – the Milano Mule – with Campari, lime and just a touch of simple syrup. We’ll top it, as always with a mule, with a healthy dose of ginger beer and a fun garnish. While mules are traditionally served in copper mugs, I can’t […]
Jalisco Mule – Tequila Watermelon Mule
Time to step up your summer cocktail game with a Tequila Watermelon Mule – I’m calling it the Jalisco Mule after the state of Mexico where tequila is produced. When playing with mules, I wanted to add some more interesting summer flavors than just lime and cold ginger beer, so I decided to treat it […]
The Sazerac Slushie – NOLA Chilled in a Glass
I love the tastes of licorice and absinthe, so when presented with the challenge of a classic in slushie form I went right to a Sazerac Slushie. The cooling effect of absinthe on the tongue makes this frozen adult beverage even more refreshing. A small sprig of mint for visual delight takes it all the […]
Mangonificent – Mango Tropical Sipper
It’s still a bazillion degrees outside and I wanted something sweet and refreshing so I mixed up this Mango Tropical Sipper. It’s an easy cocktail to put together and would be fabulous batched up to take down to the pool or beach. I’m assuming you’re the only ones there and you’re safely social distancing. Let’s […]
Leslie’s Kick Ass Bourbon Manhattan
How about a Kick Ass Bourbon Manhattan for your Thirsty Thursday? When a whiskey specialist comes over to learn about cocktails, and brings along a sample or two, you show her how to build a cocktail with her already excellent tasting and aromatic skills. This easy process led to a 5- hour tasting/cocktail jam session, […]
Watermelon Gimlet
This Watermelon Gimlet will cure what ails you. Even on a hot summer afternoon, there’s not much more satisfying that a cold gimlet, chilled to perfection with just the right balance of sweet and sour. Here, I’ve made a simple gimlet even more summer with the addition of watermelon simple syrup and a touch of […]
Mezcal Popsicle Cocktail – Holy (Pop) Smokes!
A mezcal popsicle cocktail for you with a little smoke, a little citrus and a whole lotta flavor. Your new grilling cocktail is ready for you. When playing with ideas for this cocktail, I originally wanted to use a whiskey with a vanilla syrup and some bitters, then top with that tangerine popsicle. But the […]