This Chicago cocktail is named for the city of Chicago, and has been in cocktail manuals since the 19th Century. A brandy based mixed drink.         The Chicago cocktail is a Champagne drink that is great all year long. While it shares some similarities with the Champagne cocktail, it has a much …

The purported inventor of this classic cocktail was Ernest Hemingway. He was a champion drinker and recommended drinking 3-5 of these slowly. You may want to do less than 5!         Ernest Hemingway loved drinking as much as he did writing. His advice, circa 1935 with this cocktail: “Pour one jigger absinthe …

A whole new Mixologist Monday, and this time, it’s with Hannah Chamberlain of SpiritedLA! Hannah always has the best glassware, garnishes and tasty cocktails on her Instagram feed, so we can’t wait for you to check this one out!     So, without further ado, here’s Hannah!      Tell us about yourself! How did …

This infused lemon simple syrup is a simple three ingredient recipe that is easy to make, adds great lemon flavor to drinks and cocktails!             This lemon simple syrup is pure sunshine in a jar. Very easy to make and delicious on so many things!     What is lemon …

 A Rum Punch Cocktail recipe perfect for summer, with rum, vodka, juices and topped with lemon soda. Great for entertaining, as it’s easy and customizable. You can make it early and serve as a big batch cocktail.         This is a sunny tropical drink you can make with delicious rum! We used …

This Absinthe Frappe recipe was invented at the Old Absinthe House bar in New Orleans in 1874 by Cayetano Ferrer. A simple, strong cocktail, but bright and refreshing for summer, this one is a classic for a reason.         The classic Absinthe Frappe is a refreshing mix of absinthe, mint and soda …

In typical tiki construction, this Ancient Mariner cocktail recipe was developed by Jeff Beachbum Berry. A split rum based cocktail, with light and dark rums and allspice dram is a winner!     This tropical cocktail has a split rum base, meaning part Jamaican rum, part demerara rum. It also has fresh citrus juices (lime …

This Strawberry Basil Gin cocktail is a twist on a classic gimlet. A perfect summer cocktail, it’s sweet, tart and herbal, and we use fresh ingredients for this drink!     We have been super into gimlets this year, and you have been too! Some of our gimlets have been some of our most popular …

This Southside Cocktail Recipe is so easy to make. It’s like a Gimlet/Mojito, but was made at the New York 21 Club. You can even add soda water to make it a Southside Fizz. Easy and versatile!     Hello and welcome to another classic cocktail, the Southside! It’s minty, botanical, and made with lime …

These wine cocktail recipes using CK Mondavi and Family wines, and are not Sangria, which is what most people turn to. They are the best wine cocktails that you should be making at home. So easy for summer and for summer entertaining!     So, this summer is weird. We aren’t traveling, and only seeing …