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Ashes of an Affair, a Non Traditional Valentine’s Day Cocktail

January 31, 2023 by Carl Busch | Last Modified: January 31, 2023 | Mezcal, Reposado

Ashes of an Affair Cocktail

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. We created a non-traditional drink that is smokey, sweet, and tart. Ashes of an Affair is a mezcal, tequila, raspberry syrup sour cocktail. Perfect for those wanting something non chocolate or creamy.

Smoked Margarita Verde

December 24, 2022 by Carl Busch | Last Modified: December 25, 2022 | Tequila, Reposado

Smoked Margarita Verde Cocktail

Who doesn’t love a classic margarita? But, sometimes, I like to spice things up with Ancho Reyes Verde and introduce smoke into the most ordered cocktail. Many bartenders have their own version of spicy margarita recipes and usually have sliced jalapeƱos which works perfectly. I just wanted something a little different without scaring people away. […]

Best Reposado Tequila for an Oaxaca Old Fashioned

November 30, 2021 by Carl Busch | Last Modified: September 6, 2022 | Tequila, Mezcal

Reposado Tequila

One of the goals of Alchemix Bar is to help you decide if paying a premium for your spirits is worth the price tag. Our answer to that question is almost always, “it depends.” There are so many variables to think about when determining the value of a spirit. But, I think the most important […]

Long Island Iced Tea

February 10, 2021 by Carl Busch | Last Modified: August 11, 2022 | Gin, Tequila, Vodka

long island ice 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, […]

The Best Cheap Tequila Under $30 for Margaritas

January 22, 2021 by Carl Busch | Last Modified: August 16, 2022 | Tequila

Best Tequila Under 30 for Margaritas

There’s something special about enjoying a Margarita with chips and salsa at your favorite Mexican restaurant. I used to work in a Mexican restaurant in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. I swear to you, those were some of the best Margaritas I’ve had, for the price. You could get a Fishbowl Margarita, which was somewhere between 50-60 […]

The Perfect Margarita

June 24, 2020 by Carl Busch | Last Modified: August 23, 2022 | Tequila

The Perfect Margarita

No matter who you are or where you live, you get excited when you get that text that simply says, “Taco Tuesday?” Let’s go! Where are we headed? “Didn’t that new place down by Steve’s open up?” “No, they haven’t yet.” What about that place on Main?” “Nah, their salsa isn’t spicy enough.” Then, you […]

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