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 …
Classic Cocktails
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. …
The classic Frozen Margarita is one of the best ways to cool off on a hot summer day. It’s also incredibly easy to blend up any time you’re in the mood for a sweet and sour tequila slushie! You may also enjoy my Fresh Strawberry Margaritas or Coconut Orange Blossom Margarita! What are the ingredients …
The classic Margarita is one of the most popular cocktails in the world – and for good reason! Tequila (or mezcal), fresh lime juice, and triple sec come together to form a delicious classic cocktail trifecta. Disclosure: This post includes Amazon affiliate links, which means that if you click through and make a purchase, I …
The Mint Julep is a classic bourbon cocktail that was invented in the American south sometime in the 1700s. Early Mint Juleps were prescribed as medicine for stomach ailments, no doubt due to the dose of refreshing, stomach-settling mint. However, I don’t know how helpful the bourbon was for curing anything other than boredom. In …