Believe it or not, this classic New Orleans cocktail was once considered a morning pick-me-up. Not exactly what I’d pair with my avocado toast, but the 1800s were a different time! An Absinthe Frappé is an easy but powerful mix of absinthe, simple syrup, and crushed ice. Garnished with a sprig of mint, it’s high-proof, …
Amy Traynor
The Vieux Carré is a classic New Orleans cocktail. Pronounced “voo car-ray”, the Cocktail’s name means “old square” and refers to the original name of the French Quarter. A Vieux Carré is a spirit-forward blend of rye whiskey, cognac, Bénédictine, sweet vermouth, and bitters. The history of the Vieux Carré The Vieux Carré was invented …
Originally known as the New Orleans Fizz, this gin cocktail was born in the Big Easy in the 1880s. The Ramos Gin Fizz is a tall, creamy, citrusy classic with sky-high foam. It’s made with gin, lemon, lime, cream, simple syrup, orange blossom water, egg white, and soda water. The history of the Ramos Gin …
The Hurricane is one of those cocktails with dozens of different recipes circulating around the web. But what was the original recipe? And how did the classic become the bright red drink it is today? Read on to learn about both the simple original and the more complex modern recipe! The history of the Hurricane …
Similar to an Old Fashioned, the Sazerac is a blend of rye whiskey (or cognac), sugar or simple syrup, Peychaud's bitters, and an absinthe rinse. The Sazerac differs from other simple, spirit-forward cocktails both in its preparation and its presentation. Traditionally, the Sazerac is prepared in a rocks glass, rather than in a mixing glass. …
If you love classic Margaritas and appreciate premium spirits, this is a Margarita variation to try! Añejo tequila, freshly squeezed lime juice, premium triple sec, and an exotic coconut orange blossom syrup come together in this top shelf tropical Margarita riff. I created this luscious Coconut Orange Blossom Margarita recipe in partnership with Santera tequila …