What makes a cocktail more than a recipe? Explore the balance of spirit, sugar, water, and bitters, the role of technique, and how the gestalt effect turns a good drink into a great one.
What zero proof cocktails are, how bartenders build them, and why they matter in modern bar culture.
A Dark and Stormy is a classic rum cocktail made with dark rum, ginger beer, and lime.
The Tom Collins is a citrus, gin cocktail made with gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup, served in a Collins glass.
The French 75 is a bright, citrus-forward gin cocktail made with gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup, topped with champagne.
The Gin Mule is a refreshing, citrus-forward gin cocktail made with gin, lime juice, and ginger beer, served over ice in a copper mug.
A classic Boulevardier cocktail made with bourbon, sweet vermouth, and Campari. A spirit-forward, bittersweet drink.
Made with whiskey, sugar, and bitters, this classic recipe keeps things simple, balanced, and spirit-forward.
The Minted Lemon Tonic is a refreshing, citrus-forward zero proof cocktail made with lemon juice, mint, and tonic water.
A bright, citrus-forward gimlet made with gin, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup.
