I love a Negroni and sour cocktails, so when I heard about the Enzoni cocktail, I had to try it immediately. Oh boy, was it everything I could imagine it could have been. I am not sure I had a cocktail that had grapes in it before. I have had Pisco and other grappa cocktails […]
Gin
Pomegranate Gin Mule, a Great Holiday Moscow Mule
Vesper Martini, the James Bond Cocktail
The Last Word Cocktail – Sweet, Tart and Herbal Perfection
I wish I could remember when I had my first Last Word cocktail. My guess was that when we started Alchemix Bar and tried a lot of different cocktails, we hadn’t had any in Iowa. I know it turned into one of my favorite cocktails because of all the flavor notes and using ingredients that […]
The Negroni Cocktail, Only Three Ingredients and It’s Perfect
I will start by saying that the Negroni was not a favorite of mine for many years when I started bartending. I thought it was overly bitter and not drinkable. Twelve years ago, I didn’t understand how unique this equal-parts cocktail was. Spoiler alert! It’s one of my favorite cocktails, and I like to create […]
French 75, a Cocktail Perfect for Brunch or Celebrating
Disgruntled Bee a Gin, Honey, and Amaro Cocktail
The Disgruntled bee is a simple twist on the classic cocktail The Bee’s Knees. I love the simple but complex flavors of the traditional, but I wanted to see if I could add more richness and depth to it. I was on an Amaro Nonino kick for a while and was like, why not spilt […]
Long Island Iced Tea
Sometimes it’s hard to remember what sparks your interest or helps you discover your passion. But I know my love for creating cocktails started with a Long Island Iced Tea. I know a Long Island Iced Tea isn’t a complicated cocktail. It’s not complex but does follow the standard formula of a cocktail: spirit, sour, […]