There’s something about the pre-prohibition era cocktails that I can’t quite put my finger on. They’ve got this allure and appeal of a Gatsby-Esque era gone by that modern creations just can’t match. When you imagine the same drink that’s in front of you passing through the lips of Franklin Roosevelt, Charlie Chaplain, and Al Capone, you’re filled with a real sense of nostalgia and lusting for the past. The Bijou is one of those ...
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Dirty Shirley Cocktail: A Boozed Up Classic for the Summer of 2023
In vogue, on trend, fashionably cool. However you want to put it, the Dirty Shirley is coming to the fore in 2023, and may well be the drink of the summer that we look back on and reminisce about our first summer of full freedom in 3 years. With that in mind, you need to be all clued up on what a Dirty Shirley is, and how to make one better than any of your friends. What is a Dirty Shirley? In short, it’s everyone’s ...
Brooklyn Cocktail Recipe: It’s NOT a Manhattan! Or is it?
We’ve all heard of the Manhattan. We’ve all drank plenty in our time too I’m sure. But what about its less well-known cousin: the Brooklyn? Just like the famous New York boroughs, the Brooklyn and Manhattan cocktails are very close to each other, but each has its own unique flavor and character to set it firmly apart. What Is the Brooklyn Cocktail (And Is It the Same As a Manhattan?) The short answer to ‘Is a Brooklyn the ...
The Brown Derby Cocktail: Golden Age Nostalgia
One that’s been left behind for a good few decades, the Brown Derby cocktail is having its renaissance as a hark back to the scandalous, smoking, speakeasy culture of the roaring 20s. The golden age of Hollywood. It’s a simple, bourbon-based cocktail that owes its unique ease and flavor to the prohibition laws in America at the time. If a near century-old classic sounds like your thing, then let’s dive straight into it! What is a Brown ...
Old Pal Cocktail Recipe: A Franco-Italian Friend
Picture the scene: you’re on a date with one of the most beautiful people you’ve ever seen. You’re at a lovely cocktail bar in Belmont, New York or Soho, London, and your date orders a Negroni while they casually mention they’re half Italian. There’s only one issue: you don’t like gin. You’re a Jack and coke sort of person. The Old Pal is here to save your night. If you want to avoid a close call with that potential next special someone, ...
The 14 Best Cocktail Glasses: From Coupes to Rocks
Looking to stock your home bar? You’ll need some glasses. But not just any glasses. You need the BEST cocktail glasses. You want bar glasses that: …not that cheap crap that screams “I shop at Dollar Tree”. Because the last thing you want is for your friends to have a drink at your place and notice how your glassware feels like plastic, smells like a factory, and breaks in half if an ice cube hits it the wrong way. I’d ...
Vampire’s Kiss Cocktail: Bloodlust with a Raspberry Kick
Are you a lover of fruity cocktails but tired of serving up the same old Pornstar Martinis and Pina Coladas? Or maybe you’re just looking for something with a spookier, sexier twist this Halloween? This vampire drink is just itching to shroud your Halloween in spookiness and mystique. The Vampire’s Kiss Cocktail Ingredient List The Vampire’s Kiss is an incredibly simple cocktail to make, but don’t think that takes away from the classy ...
London Lemonade: A Summer 2023 Staple
Cocktails. The word itself evokes images of bartenders spinning around boston shakers in darkened rooms well after the sun’s gone down. A fine balance of chemistry and art, elusive to the average person who just wants an evening winding down. But what if it wasn’t that complicated? What if you could channel the spirit and class of the English tennis club or the hip, cool bars of Camden into your downtown backyard? Well, with this ...
The 15 Main Types of Cocktail Glasses (And Which You Actually Need)
Ever wonder why there are so many different types of cocktail glasses? It’s a fair thing to wonder… Because it seems kinda crazy if we’re being honest. Do all the different types of alcohol glasses actually enhance the drinking experience for different cocktails? While it seems frivolous on the surface, the answer is yes. Certain cocktail glasses are specifically designed for the cocktail they carry. They: Direct aromas ...
What Is a Mixologist? The Difference Between Mixologist vs. Bartender
“Mixology” and “mixologist” have become major buzzwords in the bar scene. You’ve no doubt heard someone call themselves a mixologist or refer to wanting to learn more about mixology as a hobby. But what is a mixologist? Are they bartenders? Glorified bartenders? Something else entirely? The answer isn’t immediately apparent. …Which is why we want to nip this in the bud ASAP. In this article, you’ll learn everything you need to ...