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Clarified New York Sour
Paper Plane Cocktail, Bitter and Tart, It’s Perfect
I had my first experience with the Paper Plane cocktail when I visited blustery, wintry New York City in February. While I was scouring the cocktail list in the dim light of the cozy bar trying to decide what would warm me up from the inside, I was intrigued by this bourbon drink I had […]
Penicillin Cocktail, Blended Scotch, Ginger, and Honey
Sour cocktails are one of my favorite cocktails, and the Penicillin cocktail doesn’t disappoint! It offers a great combination of flavors in a refreshing drink that can be enjoyed year around. The most significant difference I make is that I use two different syrups instead of just a honey ginger syrup. I do this because […]
Bullet Train to Iowa, an Old Fashioned Riff
I love a good Old Fashioned. They are complex in flavor but don’t sacrifice simplicity to get there. The simplicity of the Old Fashioned lends itself to various riffs or adaptations. Some of my favorite Old Fashioned Variations include the Fancy-Free, Oaxaca Old Fashioned, and Maple Smoked Old Fashioned. I have even developed a few […]
Woodford Reserve vs Bulleit vs Larceny Bourbon
Welcome back to the Tasting Room! In this episode, we put 3 bourbons to the test in a Gold Rush. Join us, and see if we prefer the bourbon from Larceny, Bulleit, or Woodford Reserve. Transcript cocktail of choice I’m Carl I’m Riley. This is the tasting room. Or today we’re going to try different […]
Devil’s Soul Cocktail, Is It a Good 5 Ingredient Cocktail?
The Devil’s Soul cocktail is flavorful and complex. Combining rye whiskey, mezcal, elderflower liqueur, bitter orange aperitif, and an amaro in one glass offers a very unique drinking experience.
Mr. Tea, A Great Summer Cocktail
Summer is right around the corner, and everyone who’s been cooped up all winter is excited! Why not start enjoying the warmer weather now with something sweet and bold. Mr. Tea is a perfect choice. I really had to push myself to make this cocktail because I don’t like tea. And you might be asking, […]