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 …
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Happy Mardi Gras! If you’re searching for something classic to mix up today, try one of these delicious New Orleans-born cocktails. Sazerac The enduring mix of rye whiskey, simple syrup, Peychaud’s bitters and an absinthe rinse was created by Peychaud himself at the Sazerac Coffee House. Absinthe Frappe Once a popular breakfast-time drink, this simple …
The Vieux Carré is a classic New Orleans cocktail. Pronounced “voo car-ray”, the Cocktail’s name means “old square” and refers to the original name of the French Quarter. A Vieux Carré is a spirit-forward blend of rye whiskey, cognac, Bénédictine, sweet vermouth, and bitters. The history of the Vieux Carré The Vieux Carré was invented …
Similar to an Old Fashioned, the Sazerac is a blend of rye whiskey (or cognac), sugar or simple syrup, Peychaud’s bitters, and an absinthe rinse. The Sazerac differs from other simple, spirit-forward cocktails both in its preparation and its presentation. Traditionally, the Sazerac is prepared in a rocks glass, rather than in a mixing glass. …
Blood oranges are in season and I’m making the most of them this year with this special Blood Orange Whiskey Sour. The beautifully sweet and tangy flavor of moro blood oranges really shine when paired with bourbon whiskey, and I’ve taken it to a whole new level with a Cherry Blossom Honey syrup. Want more …
The Coco Kiss is a chocolate coconut dessert cocktail I had the pleasure of creating for the coconut liqueur brand Coco Sky. Coco Sky Coconut Creme Liqueur is a really light, creamy liqueur made with gin, coconut water and cream. The gin lends a unique herbal flavor that sets Coco Sky apart from other one-note …