Cocktail: Blood Orange Fernet

Recently my eyes were opened to new liqueurs, amari, and a whole host of other delicious ingredients that can be used to round out the flavors of some awesome cocktails.  Fernet Branca is just one of these, but it is definitely one of the more distinct flavors – combining amaro with menthol that can come…

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Cocktail: The Boulevardier

Everyone loves a good Negroni, and everyone loves Bourbon, so it’s no surprise that somehow the two would find a place together in one drink. This is called the Boulevardier, and it first came around in the 1927 book Barflies and Cocktails by Harry McElhone. While the gin-based Negroni stands out as a good all-season…

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Cocktail: The Spiced Negroni

Everyone loves the Negroni, but sometimes you just need a little more kick in your drink. This version takes the flavor up a notch with the spicey Punt E Mes and bitters, to make this the perfect drink to usher in those cooler fall days. Ingredients: 1 oz Sutler’s gin 1 oz Punt E Mes…

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