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DRINK JOURNAL
Read the latest articles in my Drink Journal. Learn more about the spirits and ingredients in different types of cocktail recipes. Discover the creativity and skill that goes into building the perfect cocktail. And meet the mixologists and bartenders who take pride in their craft.
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Layered White Russian
I don’t know why but I was thinking of a White Russian the other day, a classic coffee liqueur, vodka, and milk cocktail. But I thought...
Oct 26, 2021
SAN: A Taste of Japan in Three Bottles
From the "Land of the Rising Sun" comes a masterclass in distillation from a house over 120 years old. Founded in 1899, against the rapid...
Sep 9, 2021
Roku Onshitsu
One of my favorite things about world gins is that wherever they are made, the distillers tend to add local ingredients and flavors in...
Sep 3, 2021
Espresso Martini
This coffee cocktail came about late in the 20th century and has stayed an essential cocktail on bar menus ever since. A perfect balance...
Aug 30, 2021
AperoZeneca
Since vaccines are a hot topic nowadays and everyone must get their doses ASAP, I thought I'd get some skin in the game with a vaccine...
Aug 29, 2021
Making A Mark: A Bourbon for the Home
As we fall into another extended lockdown in many parts of the world, we all need something to help us get through the long days stuck at...
Aug 13, 2021
CynoVac
Since vaccines are a hot topic nowadays and everyone must get their doses ASAP, I thought I'd get some skin in the game with a vaccine...
Jul 23, 2021
Koko Daiquiri No.2
I came across this bottle recently that certainly has offered an alternative for coconut rum. Koko Kanu is Jamaican Rum with the flavors...
Jul 18, 2021
Mojito
A Cuban classic, the Mojito is a rum and mint concoction that spells out R-E-F-R-E-S-H-I-N-G in every sense. It is the perfect tropical...
Jul 11, 2021
BTC Cocktail
Had a friend of mine that kept asking me to make a crypto currency cocktails because of the hype. This one, inspired by the crypto coin...
Jul 8, 2021
Starting a Home Bar: Resources - Part 5
Finally, we get to the final part of my "Starting a Home Bar" series: the resources you need to start mixing. Although I strongly...
Jul 6, 2021
Mai Tai
One of the most famous Tiki drinks in the world, the Mai Tai is made of rum, orange liqueur, lime juice, and orgeat (almond). Often...
Jun 30, 2021
Sazerac
Crowned the official cocktail of the city of New Orleans in 2008, this close cousin of the Old Fashioned has been around since its...
Jun 23, 2021
Watermelon Margarita
A margarita never looked and tasted more refreshing. This watermelon version of the popular tequila cocktail combines earthy and...
Jun 22, 2021
Negroni
One of the most popular cocktails of the past decade, the Negroni has roots in Italy in the early 20th century. It is said to have been...
Jun 15, 2021
10 Classic Cocktails You Should Know How to Make
Let's not kid ourselves; there is an infinite number of cocktail recipes anyone can learn in a lifetime. Bartenders are continually...
May 13, 2021
Coconut Cooler
The coconut cooler is a variation of a piña colada but it uses coconut water instead of coconut milk. This adds a lighter and refreshing...
Apr 27, 2021
Watermelon Cooler
Looking for the perfect summer cocktail? Look no further than my version of a Watermelon Cooler. Combining watermelon and coconut water...
Apr 14, 2021
Paloma
Probably the second most popular tequila cocktail after the Margarita, the Paloma is a beautiful marriage of earthy agave flavours with...
Apr 11, 2021
Rosita
Think Negroni, but not really. The Rosita Cocktail is a bittersweet cousin of the popular red gemmed gin cocktail, but instead relies on...
Apr 7, 2021
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