A great classic Calvados and green chartreuse cocktail, of French origin. We love exploring classic cocktail books and revisiting classic cocktails. This week we head back to one of our favorite books, Harry Craddock’s Savoy Cocktail. It might be the definitive collection of Pre-Prohibition era cocktails. One cocktail that caught our eye was the …
Brandy/Cognac
Perfectly compromised of fall flavors, this maple and brandy cocktail is perfect for sipping on those cool autumn nights. During the long winter evenings we like to find cocktails that are good for sipping on. Especially while enjoying a good book and a roaring fire. While a good hot toddy or a classic Tom …
This is a family tradition cocktail, the Tom and Jerry drink is one that we have every year! This Tom and Jerry Recipe is the perfect holiday boozy treat that works all season long! Every year after the turkey and sides have been eaten, and about the time everyone starts to get hungry for …
A Lavender Berry shrub with brandy makes for a great cocktail! Summer is the season for shrub based cocktails, and we have definitely been in a mood for tart fruity cocktails, and our Brandy and Blackberry Lavender Shrub cocktail certainly fits the bill! We love using shrubs to add a rich tart flavor to …
An interesting combo of flavors, we encourage you to try this Calvados cocktail! Certain ingredients invoke a seasonal feel, and while they may be perfect for that season, exploring other ways to use a flavor outside of its seasonal time is a great way to try new things. One of these ingredients is apple …
A perfect fall cocktail, but great for anytime of year with the fresh grapefruit juice, this Apple Cider Brandy Sidecar is wonderful! Our children are obsessed with apple cider, so needless to say, we have a lot of it in our house. Conveniently, we just happen to live near a whole bunch of orchards …
We adore these Brandied Cherries, and love to put them in cocktails, desserts, and really any other recipe we can! This homemade boozy cherry recipe is perfect as gifts, too! These Brandied Cherries are easy to make, and make a great snack or garnish for cocktails! A tasty edible garnish for any cocktail, try …