This classic rye cocktail with subtle cherry and absinthe is like the Manhattan’s sophisticated cousin (or maybe the Sazerac’s cool little sister?) If you enjoy spirit-forward whiskey cocktails, this is one to add to the top of your to do list! You may also like the classic Toronto, Vieux Carre, Sazerac, or Rye Manhattan. History …
Classic Cocktails
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 …
If you haven’t heard, I wrote a book! Essential 3-Ingredient Cocktails arrives June 9 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon! When I first became interested in home bartending (circa 2008), I was really frustrated by how difficult it was to get started. I wanted simple, straight-forward information and recipes for a total beginner. …
Happy Mardi Gras! If you’re searching for something classic to mix up today, try one of these delicious New Orleans-born cocktails. Sazerac The enduring mix of rye whiskey, simple syrup, Peychaud’s bitters and an absinthe rinse was created by Peychaud himself at the Sazerac Coffee House. Absinthe Frappe Once a popular breakfast-time drink, this simple …
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, …
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 …