I love a Paloma. Summer, winter - no matter what time of year, I can sit down and enjoy that blissful combination of grapefruit and tequila (or mezcal). Is it any wonder it’s Mexico’s favorite cocktail? Now that we’re getting into solid winter citrus season, I thought I’d share a fun Paloma variation to make …
Amy Traynor
I have been wanting to make a milk-clarified cocktail for ages, and I finally sat down and did some research on the subject. If you’re not familiar, milk clarification is a technique used to render cocktails (typically punches) beautifully clear that was super popular back in the 1700s and 1800s. Back in the day, the end goal was less about pretty clear cocktails and more about softening the flavor of the booze and making a batched cocktail that would keep for a long time.
If you haven’t tried cheese cream coffee or tea yet, let me be the one to tell you you’re really missing out! Check out my original post about cheese tea here. The cream cheese-based whipped topping works on a variety of hot and cold beverages, but I think this creamy, salted pillow of love adds something really magical to a decadently sweet iced coffee cocktail.
This thorough guide will walk you through the many varieties of edible flowers you can use to enhance your homemade craft cocktails!
This post is part of a partnership with Mountain Rose Herbs. All opinions are my own. You can learn more about my favorite purveyor of organic herbs & spices here. Pink Gin Lemonade is the perfect spring cocktail and this one is made extra special with a luxurious saffron and rosewater simple syrup! Pink gin …
If you love classic cocktails and also love mezcal, this riff is for you. And if you're new to mezcal or unsure about it, this is great way to test drive it in something other than a Margarita or Paloma! When I first created this recipe back in 2018, I was just getting into mezcal …