Absinthe is a spirit with a storied past. Although banned in the United States for nearly 100 years, its reputation as the hallucination-inducing “green fairy” is somewhat unfounded. It’s more likely that famous absinthe-imbibing creatives like Pablo Picasso and Edgar Allen Poe were just realllllllly drunk. One of absinthe’s primary botanicals is wormwood, which does …
Amy Traynor
This classic gin cocktail is perhaps my favorite cocktail of all time. That’s right, if I had to choose just one, it would probably be the Corpse Reviver 2! Why this cocktail has endured for nearly 100 years The Corpse Reviver No.2 is a great example of how delicious simple ingredients can be. It’s an …
This crisp and citrusy cocktail is a refreshing way to enjoy tequila that isn’t a run of the mill Margarita or a Paloma. If you’re looking to expand your summer drink repertoire, give the Cantarito a try! The Cantarito is similar to a classic Paloma, but it adds fresh orange and grapefruit juices and uses …
This post is sponsored by Bimini Gin. Learn more about this unique gin from Maine here! This Strawberry Watermelon Gin Cooler is everything we love about summer cocktails: a little sweet, a little sour, and oh so refreshing! Made with the vibrant, citrusy Bimini Gin, muddled watermelon, pink grapefruit liqueur, homemade strawberry syrup, and lime …
I’m back with another aquavit cocktail! If you’ve hung around here for a little while, you know that I love aquavit, and I think it deserves a starring role in more summer cocktails, just like gin or vodka. Ever tried an Aquavit and Tonic? Or maybe a Nordic Summer, a simple sour-style alternative to the …
The Cactus Flower is a summery, sweet-and-smoky cocktail made with watermelon-infused mezcal, citrus, ginger, and prickly pear syrup. Summer is just around the corner and I’m ready for alllll the agave-based cocktails. I’m still not imbibing myself just yet (a few weeks left until baby’s due), but this delicious melon and ginger flavored mezcal cocktail …