Saving the world one drink at a time
There are a few classic euro-cocktails out there that everyone needs to try, and the Aperol Spritz is one of them. I put a little more orange into the flavor, but not so much that it becomes sweet and heavy – it stays light and refreshing. If you find yourself with a leftover bottle of…
This beautiful looking drink is another concoction using Brothers Vilgalys Beatnik liqueur. The sweet and earthy taste of the Beatnik pair perfectly with the Rye and Aperol. There is just something to me in the beet flavor that asks to be paired with a little grapefruit-like bitterness, which the Aperol provides. A splash of mint…
This weekend I had the opportunity to tour the Brothers Vilgalys production facility and taste some of their Krupnikas as well as some of their delicious cordials. This drink is made which the their Zaphod cordial, which is a mix of flavors of Guava, Starfruit, Mint, Sage, Lemongrass & Peppercorns. Of course my favorite sage…
This has been the week of mezcal because Vago’s Elote mezcal is just that delicious. It’s hard to find mezcal in this part of NC, mostly because the state liquor stores are stocked at the county level, and people around here have yet to fall in love with good mezcal. Drinks like the Division…
While I’m on the mezcal kick here’s another great drink I tried out. The Aperol adds a bitter citrus note that pairs well with the smoky-corn flavor of the Elite mezcal. I accentuated the smoke flavor even more with the Crude bitters, that blend together the flavors without letting the citrus become overbearing. I added…
I’ve been making the Marquee cocktail for a while with fresh muddled sage, which is one of my favorites. This drink adds the complexity of Chartreuse (the Monk!) to the sweetness of Sage and removes the lemon juice for a very complex and spicy cocktail. Ingredients: 1/2 oz Sage simple syrup (see my How-To) 1/2…