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 …
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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 Gin Basil Smash substitutes poitín (Irish moonshine) for gin, and a luxurious honey syrup for simple syrup. With …
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 …
Today is officially the first day of fall and what better way to ring in a new season than with festive seasonal cocktails! There’s something here for everyone, from easy, three ingredient drinks to classic cocktails reimagined. Find drinks made with apples, pears, ginger and honey and spirits ranging from rye whiskey to Chilean pisco.
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 …