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DRINK JOURNAL
Read the latest articles in my Drink Journal. Learn more about the spirits and ingredients in different types of cocktail recipes. Discover the creativity and skill that goes into building the perfect cocktail. And meet the mixologists and bartenders who take pride in their craft.
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5 Cocktails to Make for Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo or the fifth of May is a brilliant opportunity to celebrate Mexico and its national spirit: Tequila. However, it is also...
May 4, 2022
Margarita
No Tequila cocktail is more well known than the Margarita, which for many usually spell the beginning of a Mexican meal or a wild night...
May 3, 2022
Mexican Coffee
Think Irish Coffee with a Latin twist; the Mexican coffee is a beautiful blend of Kahlúa, tequila, and coffee for the morning enthusiast....
May 3, 2022
Rusty Nail
A nearly forgotten classic, the Rusty Nail is a quintessential Whisky cocktail is a simple combination of Scotch and Drambuie the Scotch...
Feb 18, 2022
Hot Toddy
A perfect hot cocktail for those under the weather or stuck at home in winter. The Hot Toddy for years since I first lived in the icy...
Jan 11, 2022
Spooky Carrot
With halloween around the corner I wanted to make a healthier alternative to the sugary delights that are associated with this spooky...
Oct 30, 2021
Gin & Tonic
One of the most popular cocktails and easiest ones to make, the Gin & Tonic is a staple to any home bar. The simple combination of gin,...
Oct 26, 2021
Layered White Russian
I don’t know why but I was thinking of a White Russian the other day, a classic coffee liqueur, vodka, and milk cocktail. But I thought...
Oct 26, 2021
Roku Onshitsu
One of my favorite things about world gins is that wherever they are made, the distillers tend to add local ingredients and flavors in...
Sep 3, 2021
Espresso Martini
This coffee cocktail came about late in the 20th century and has stayed an essential cocktail on bar menus ever since. A perfect balance...
Aug 30, 2021
AperoZeneca
Since vaccines are a hot topic nowadays and everyone must get their doses ASAP, I thought I'd get some skin in the game with a vaccine...
Aug 29, 2021
CynoVac
Since vaccines are a hot topic nowadays and everyone must get their doses ASAP, I thought I'd get some skin in the game with a vaccine...
Jul 23, 2021
Koko Daiquiri No.2
I came across this bottle recently that certainly has offered an alternative for coconut rum. Koko Kanu is Jamaican Rum with the flavors...
Jul 18, 2021
Mojito
A Cuban classic, the Mojito is a rum and mint concoction that spells out R-E-F-R-E-S-H-I-N-G in every sense. It is the perfect tropical...
Jul 11, 2021
BTC Cocktail
Had a friend of mine that kept asking me to make a crypto currency cocktails because of the hype. This one, inspired by the crypto coin...
Jul 8, 2021
Mai Tai
One of the most famous Tiki drinks in the world, the Mai Tai is made of rum, orange liqueur, lime juice, and orgeat (almond). Often...
Jun 30, 2021
Sazerac
Crowned the official cocktail of the city of New Orleans in 2008, this close cousin of the Old Fashioned has been around since its...
Jun 23, 2021
Watermelon Margarita
A margarita never looked and tasted more refreshing. This watermelon version of the popular tequila cocktail combines earthy and...
Jun 22, 2021
Negroni
One of the most popular cocktails of the past decade, the Negroni has roots in Italy in the early 20th century. It is said to have been...
Jun 15, 2021
10 Classic Cocktails You Should Know How to Make
Let's not kid ourselves; there is an infinite number of cocktail recipes anyone can learn in a lifetime. Bartenders are continually...
May 13, 2021
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