A MAPLE OLD FASHIONED calls for dark or aged rum to be sweetened with maple syrup instead of simple syrup or a sugar cube. The traditional Old-Fashioned template of bitters and an orange peel is then added, creating a delightful...
When in New Orleans or anytime you’re in the mood for a tasty variation of an Old-Fashioned, have a SAZERAC. You’ll be choosing a rye whiskey and bitters cocktail with absinthe accents. It’s dry and has muscle, spice and depth...
The MEZCAL MANHATTAN pairs agave-derived mezcal perfectly with sweet vermouth and bitters, just as a regular Manhattan pairs whiskey with sweet vermouth and bitters. The mezcal provides a slightly smoky profile which the sweet vermouth softens, while the orange peel...
If you combine Sazerac Rye whiskey with Peychaud’s bitters, sweet vermouth and a cherry, you’ve got PEYCHAUD’S MANHATTAN. The Sazerac Company of New Orleans acquired the rights to Peychaud’s bitters in 1970, making this the New Orleans version of a...
The LITTLE DEVIL offers a lemony bite, but that’s as devilish as it gets. My preferred recipe below reduces the lemon to allow the flavors of rum, gin, and Cointreau to shine through, creating a more harmonious tasting experience. Requirements:...
Bourbon and maple syrup pair well in many cocktail recipes. So it’s not a far stretch to create a seasonal bourbon and pumpkin-flavored cocktail. This one is simply called a PUMPKIN BOURBON OLD-FASHIONED (or Pumpkin Old-Fashioned). It features bourbon complemented...
The DARK AND STORMY cocktail was created on the island of Bermuda by British naval officers shortly after World War I when they mixed rum with ginger beer to combat seasickness. This drink was later trademarked by the Gosling company...
A great cocktail for fall is the applejack-based APPLEJACK RABBIT. This full-flavored, multi-layered recipe immerses you in an orchard of fruits, enhanced by a hint of maple syrup. It combines two common citrus ingredients—orange and lemon juice—making it easy to...
A brandy and orange liqueur cocktail mix offering rich flavor and depth is the MIKADO. It incorporates a dash of almond liqueur—either Amaretto or Crème de noyaux—along with grenadine, resulting in an overall flavor profile of almond and cherry. The...
The smoky version of a Moscow Mule is the MEZCAL MULE. For mezcal aficionados, this cocktail offers a fun and easy way to enjoy the smoky flavor of this agave-derived spirit. It contains the same ginger beer and lime juice...
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