The Toronto is a classic rye whiskey cocktail that features the bitter liqueur Fernet Branca. Similar to an Old Fashioned, the Toronto is made with whiskey, simple syrup, Angostura bitters, and the addition of a splash of Fernet. History of the cocktail Like many classics, the history of the Toronto is up for debate. No …
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Whipped, creamy, frozen lemonade is great, but whipped pink lemonade with raspberry-infused vodka and ginger liqueur? It's the next level summer treat your happy hour has been waiting for! Yesterday I dove into how to make whipped lemonade with just two easy ingredients, as well as other simple variations that use just three ingredients. Whether …
Fish House Punch, also known as Philadelphia Fish House punch, is a delicious and boozy drink made with cognac, aged rum, lemon, and peach brandy or liqueur. This large format beverage is perfect for summer gatherings, but I like to enjoy it more than just once or twice a year. So I set out to …
The Corn ‘n Oil is a classic rum cocktail that’s much tastier than its name would lead you to believe!There’s no corn or oil in this simple drink, but the appearance of blackstrap rum floating on its surface is vaguely reminiscent of an oil slick. Where did the name Corn ‘n Oil come from? Surprisingly, …
The Yellow Parrot is a forgotten classic cocktail that’s due for a comeback. This blend of equal parts absinthe, apricot liqueur, and yellow Chartreuse is potent and unusual, but somehow quite delicious! History of the cocktail The Yellow Parrot apparently first appeared in print in 1922 in the book Cocktails: How to Mix Them by …
This tangy tropical Margarita variation brings the beach vibes to the party (or your sofa). With pops of pineapple and citrus, this fun summer cocktail is as close to an island escape as you can get in 2021! Turmeric + pineapple + citrus I first made this recipe back in 2018 when I was introduced …