What you end up with – especially if you’re using the heavier shit-bag creme de menthes available in your local liquor store – is something that is primarily dominated by mint and… and well that’s about it.
Affinity Cocktail
January 5, 2017 by 2 Comments
Scotch is notoriously difficult to mix with. Much like your drunken uncle at the Thanksgiving table, often times it can be pleasant. But only under the correct circumstances.
Heering Rummy
July 17, 2016 by Leave a Comment
The Heering Rummy takes cues from classics like the Singapore Sling and and Mojito.
REVIEW – Henry DuYore’s Rye Whiskey
April 13, 2016 by Leave a Comment
I’ve had a love affair with ryes the past several years, including a surprising affinity for Crown Royal’s Northern Harvest Rye. I also adore all the excellent work that Tad and the Ransom crew produce back west. Henry DuYore’s Rye Whiskey has 77.8% rye/22.2% barley mash bill, so its on the softer end of rye whiskey.
Frank’s Julep
December 14, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Frank’s Julep is powerfully spicy without being overpowering. Featuring Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select and orange bitters.
Ecossaise
December 9, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The Ecossaise has a powerful anise and fennel flavor up front courtesy of the absinthe, then changes gears into an oaky, cereal mash burn from the scotch, and finishes with heavy, velvety spice.
Bourbon and Baker brings Mixology to the Little Apple
October 25, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Don’t let the location fool you. Cocktail culture is alive and well in the Midwest. Just look as far as Bourbon and Baker in Manhattan, Kansas for proof.
Sailor’s Delight
August 10, 2015 by 1 Comment
“Red sky at night, sailor’s delight. Red sky in morning, sailor’s warning.” – Proverb It’s long been said that the manner of sky that tucks sailors into bed, as well what greets them in the morning, harkens to the weather they can expect to deal with during the day. Countless blogs, podcasts, books, and […]
Purple Rose of the Desert Sage
July 15, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Back on June 14, the cocktail world celebrated National Bourbon Day. We celebrated, too, but perhaps a bit too much.
Pear and Tonic
July 13, 2015 by Leave a Comment
There’s beauty in simplicity. There’s a desire, which we’re not immune to, that seems to dedicate the love of everything complex. If you can create a cocktail with some many flavors working in harmony together, surely it stands as proof that you’re brilliant. Even Einstein (reportedly) said that if a cluttered desk was the sign […]
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