The Ward Eight is a classic cocktail with many variations and an array of origin stories. The most common modern interpretation of the Ward Eight uses a mix of rye whiskey, lemon juice, orange juice, and a splash of grenadine. History of the cocktail Although a few stories exist surrounding the invention of the Ward …
The Scofflaw is a Prohibition-era cocktail that combines rye whiskey and dry vermouth with lemon juice, grenadine, and a dash or two of orange bitters. This classic cocktail got its name from a term for those who continued to imbibe during Prohibition in the US in the 1920s – those who “scoffed” at the law. …
The Algonquin is a classic whiskey cocktail made with the unusual mix of rye, dry vermouth, and pineapple juice. History of the Algonquin cocktail The history of this cocktail is particularly nonexistent. Like most classics, we don’t know exactly when this recipe came to be, or who first mixed one up. But we do know …
The Amaretto Sour is a fun cocktail with a bad reputation. Best known for being a party girl, at heart she’s actually very sweet. Ok, sometimes too sweet. But we’re going to fix that. Let’s make a smooth, not too sweet Amaretto Sour that’s full of rich amaretto flavor and crisp citrus. What is Amaretto? …
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 …