Italian and American blended together on the East coast. It’s a recipe almost as old as the Thirteen Colonies themselves and it works perfectly. Pizza, The Godfather Trilogy, and, of course, the Manhattan cocktail. You’ve probably sipped this timeless classic countless times in dimly lit bars, but if you’re curious as to how to make your own, then you’re in the right place. Stick around and we’ll tackle a bit ...
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Simple Traditional Old Fashioned Recipe
Don’t be deceived into lumping this in with your grandma's awful carpet or internet explorer. This isn’t that type of old-fashioned. This is the Jaguar E-Type, Miles Davis’ A Kind of Blue old-fashioned. It’s not outdated, it’s a timeless classic. One of the first drinks you’ll expect to see on any cocktail menu. If you’re serious about bartending and mixology, you need to know how to make an Old ...
Classic Daiquiri Recipe: A Raucous Rum-Filled Tropical Tantalizer
The Daiquiri. A brilliant concoction that we’re all familiar with. Whether you first had it in a bar, at a nightclub, on holiday, or just at your friend’s garden party, you were likely wowed by the brilliant tropical flavors, and the warm punch of the rum. If you’re looking to try your hand at making your own, but have no idea where to start with strawberries and bananas and frozen and all those other things that are synonymous ...
Margarita Recipe: How to Make a Classic Margarita Cocktail
Pizza? No. It’s better: Tequila! That’s right, this time out we’re tackling the famous Margarita cocktail. A drink that seems to be made slightly differently in every bar, I’m here to clear up any confusion surrounding the drink and give you an excellent, simple Margarita recipe so you can get started making your own tequila and lime-flavored surprises. The Classic Margarita Ingredients So what’s in a ...
Jigger Measurements: How to Use a Jigger Like a Mixologist
You’ve seen your favorite bartenders at the pub or club make your drinks with ease, and now you’re ready to do the same at home. You may think it begins and ends with stocking up your home bar, but you need the right tools for the job in order to make sure that your drinks are not just good for you, they’re good for any of your guests. Among the right tools for the trade is arguably one of if not the most important to have at your ...
Pornstar Martini: A Sexed Up Modern Classic
Sex sells. And so does the Pornstar Martini. Whether named such because creator Douglas Ankrah thought it was what a pornstar would drink, or because he was inspired by the smell of a stripper’s perfume, one thing is for sure: its evocative name and illustrious taste have helped catapult it head and shoulders above nearly any other cocktail. A smash hit in bars all over the world (and especially up and down the nonstop party ...
The Last Word Cocktail Recipe
When you hear someone say they love having the last word, they’re generally not talking about the cocktail. But if they are, then you’ve come to the right place! What Is The Last Word Cocktail? No, it’s not how you get back at your ex. The Last Word cocktail is actually an intriguing melee of Gin, Green Chartreuse, Maraschino Liqueur, and Lime Juice hailing (like many of the great drinks) from pre-prohibition ...
Old Fashioned vs. Manhattan: A Sip of Simplicity
As a cocktail enthusiast, you’re probably bombarded by new and innovative ways to enjoy spirits and mixed drinks. There’s nothing wrong with taking a fresh approach to cocktails in the name of flavor, but sometimes the best solution to your thirst is the simplest solution. The old fashioned and the Manhattan are simple mixed drinks because of their ingredients, but make no mistake: they require a very knowledgeable and steady hand to ...
A Belter of a Penicillin Cocktail Recipe: A Scottish Medicine
You wouldn’t be surprised to find out the Penicillin drink was invented in New York City. After all: it’s a city that has given way to countless classic cocktails over the decades. However, I’d bet you would be surprised to find out it was only invented by Sam Ross in the mid-2000s. It’s a testament to how brilliant this scotchy surprise tastes that it’s become a standard listing in every good cocktail menu. What Is a Penicillin ...
Bees Knees Cocktail: What It Is & How to Make It
Prohibition-era cocktails. They just will not go away. The Bees Knees is yet another example of a speakeasy classic that has stood the test of time to become a drink still enjoyed 100 years on, as though it was created yesterday. You may have heard of it again and again and you may have even sipped on this brilliant honey-flavored cocktail without ever wondering what’s in it and how to make it. Let’s nip that curiosity right in the bud ...
