The classic Margarita is one of the most popular cocktails in the world – and for good reason! Tequila (or mezcal), fresh lime juice, and triple sec come together to form a delicious classic cocktail trifecta. There are a million variations on the Margarita, but sometimes you just want the classic. Let’s dive into the …
The Daiquiri is a cocktail that’s sometimes misunderstood. The classic combination of white rum, lime juice, and sugar is nothing like the sugary, neon-colored slushies you may have been served in dive bars or at a beachside resort. Put that hangover-in-a-plastic-cup image out of your mind. This Coconut Daiquiri is an elegant and simple variation …
Tequila, raspberries, passionfruit, and vanilla come together in this vibrant, vermillion cocktail. If you enjoy margaritas and exotic flavors, give this tequila sour a try! I originally created this as a Valentine’s Day recipe, but it’s delicious enough to want to shake up any time of year. I love passion fruit for its intensely tart …
Welcome to The Ultimate Guide to Cocktail Syrups: Part Three! In Part One, we covered the basics of simple syrups and storing them, in Part Two we started exploring flavored simple syrups made with fruits and herbs, like grenadine. Now we’re going to go even deeper, and explore more flavored cocktail syrups including: orgeat, spice …
In Part One of the Ultimate Guide to Cocktail Syrups, we went over the basics of simple syrup, including how to make demerara and honey syrups, and how to best store cocktail syrups. Now we’ll cover flavored cocktail syrups, including the classic cocktail staple, grenadine. We’ll also go over some basic rules of thumb you …
Home-made, custom cocktail syrups are one of those special ingredients that can completely transform a drink. Whether it’s basic simple syrup, demerara syrup, a fun seasonal flavor combination syrup like lavender strawberry, or a classic like grenadine, you can easily make it and enjoy it at home! Don’t be intimidated by lengthy recipes requiring lots …