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 …READ MORE
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 No2! Why this cocktail has endured for nearly 100 years The Corpse Reviver #2 is a great …READ MORE
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, …READ MORE
This citrusy aquavit cocktail features pink grapefruit and elderflower for a spring-inspired sipper that’s light and floral with a subtle herbal complexity. Aquavit lends this cocktail a slight savory undertone that beautifully balances the intensity of elderflower liqueur. Try this recipe with Ahus Akvavit for …READ MORE
The thought of spring finally being just around the corner puts me in the mood for brightly colored cocktails and fancy floral flavors! This Jasmine Elderflower Daiquiri combines those two things with a blend of white rum, elderflower liqueur, blue curacao, fresh lime juice, and …READ MORE
Absinthe is a potent liquor, but if you enjoy the flavor of anise, it can be used successfully as a base spirit! My Fairy Godmother recipe combines the “green fairy” with elderflower, pineapple, lemon, and lime for a unique, tropically-inspired absinthe cocktail. Wait, doesn’t absinthe …READ MORE