After having them at bars, Steven and I got really into making Moscow Mules at home. So much so that we even bought our own set of copper mugs (these, in the 12 oz size), which is what the drinks are traditionally served in. Because copper is expensive, copper mugs are relatively pricey, and in […]
Gifts to DIY & Gifts to Buy: For the Home Bartender
Not everyone has the time or inclination to make gifts, so in the ramp-up to the holidays this year I decided to do a gift guide with both gifts to buy and gifts to DIY. Since drinks are on my mind after posting about infused alcohols yesterday, I’m starting with ideas for the home bartender, […]
Experimenting with Infused Alcohols
This week I decided to try some fancy alcohol infusions. I used a base of diluted Everclear, but you could easily start with a bottle of vodka, instead. Here’s what I tried:
Rosemary and Pear Cocktail
Pears are one of my favorite fruits, and they just so happen to be in season right now, so I decided to share this delicious pear cocktail. And since everything ties back to the holidays these days, I think it would make a terrific pre-dinner Thanksgiving drink. (Slightly off topic, but have you ever seen […]
Cure-All Cocktail
There’s an old saying that “What whiskey cannot cure there is no cure for.” Since this is the season for colds (I caught a lingering one a few weeks back), a combo of whiskey, lemon (lots of vitamin C!), ginger (an herbal cold remedy), and honey seems just about perfect. While I’m not sure if […]
Easy Spiked Ginger Cider
Every year people get really into pumpkin spice this-and-that, but for a fall-inspired drink, I’m way more into apple cider. This cocktail couldn’t be easier (it hardly counts as a recipe!), and if you like ginger, it’ll be right up your alley. If you’re not a fan of ginger, you can just substitute light or […]
Honey Mint Lemondrop Cocktail
Happy Friday! According to my calculations, that means it’s time for a cocktail or two. I found this one here, where it’s scaled for a big batch, and I cut it down so it works for a party of one. I also wasn’t fond of the name, so I gave it a new one. That’s […]
Cucumber Mint Gin Fizz Cocktail
Lately it’s been hot and sticky and gross around here, so a refreshing cocktail is definitely in order. I figured one featuring cucumber and mint pretty much fits the bill, so I present the Cucumber Mint Gin Fizz. Happy Friday, and bottoms up! Cucumber Mint Gin Fizz Adapted from here. 3 sprigs of mint 1 […]
Nectarine + Blackberry Mojito
This is another twist on the classic mojito, this time with nectarines and blackberries. I’ve still got tons of blackberries to use up, but I bet this would also be good with blueberries or raspberries. In the course of making this, though, I discovered that soaking nectarines in rum is a really excellent idea. You […]