St. Patrick’s Day is almost here so it’s time for an Irish-inspired cocktail! I wanted the fun of a green drink, while still keeping things interesting and my ingredients all natural. This riff on the modern classic Basil Smash substitutes poitín (Irish moonshine) for gin, and a luxurious honey syrup for simple syrup. With spring …
This refreshing whiskey cocktail is a playful mashup of two classics – the Paloma and the Old Fashioned. Bourbon and crisp grapefruit are the stars of the show here. A squeeze of lemon or lime livens things up and keeps sweetness in check, while a couple dashes of Angostura bitters keep things interesting. What’s in …
The Whiskey Smash is a refreshing vintage cocktail commonly made with bourbon, lemon, mint, and sugar. This casual variation on the Mint Julep adds citrus and other seasonal fruit for an easy warm weather cocktail. What is a Smash? If you search for a Whiskey Smash recipe, you’ll come across a variety of interpretations, but …
The Gold Rush is a modern whiskey cocktail made with bourbon, lemon juice, and honey. The Gold Rush is basically a Whiskey Sour made with honey syrup instead of simple syrup (and without foam or bitters). You could also think of it as a Bees Knees made with whiskey. Disclosure: This post contains Amazon affiliate …
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 or Sazerac. History of the …
This post is sponsored by Augustum liqueur. All opinions and content are my own. You can read more about the Augustum story here. Yesterday I shared my Orchard Mai Tai made with my newly acquired Augustum liqueur, and today I’m back with another brand new recipe! In case you missed my last post, Augustum is …