The Whiskey Smash is a refreshing vintage cocktail commonly made with bourbon, lemon, mint, and sugar. This casual variation on the Mint Julep adds citrus and other seasonal fruit for an easy warm weather cocktail. What is a Smash? If you search for a Whiskey Smash recipe, you’ll come across a variety of interpretations, but …
Amy Traynor
The Gold Rush is a beautifully simple, modern whiskey cocktail made with bourbon, lemon juice, and honey. The Gold Rush is basically a Whiskey Sour made with honey syrup instead of simple syrup (and without foam or bitters). You could also think of it as a Bees Knees made with whiskey and served on the …
The Gimlet is an easy classic cocktail made with gin and lime juice. There are a lot of variations, so we’ll cover the traditional recipe with lime cordial and an equally simple modern take made with fresh lime juice and simple syrup. Find this recipe and many more in my newest book, The Essential Bar …
The Clover Club is a classic gin cocktail that’s as delicious as it is beautiful. Made with a blend of gin, raspberry syrup, dry vermouth, lemon juice, and a rich egg white foam, the Clover Club is a fruity yet complex cocktail that just about everyone will love. You may also like the Corpse Reviver …
The Southside is a classic cocktail that has many interpretations. Made with gin, citrus juice, simple syrup, and fresh mint, it doesn’t sound particularly complicated, yet no one can seem to agree how it’s made! The history behind the cocktail In my pursuit of understanding the history of the Southside (or is it South Side?) …
This tiki-inspired spiced rum and amaro cocktail is named for the Hawaiian way to say ‘Merry Christmas.’ Rum cocktails are perfect for the holidays and this one is a festive blend of spice and citrus. Like many tiki cocktails, the ingredients list here might seem a little involved. But it's well worth the effort. I've …