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Naked and Famous Cocktail: A Wonderful Last Word Riff from Death and Co

December 13, 2022 by Sean Leave a Comment

Naked and Famous Cocktail

If you’re a cocktail connoisseur, then you’re probably already familiar with the Naked and Famous cocktail. This classic drink was invented in 2011 at the renowned cocktail bar Death and Co in New York City, and has since become a staple on cocktail menus around the world. By the way, if you haven’t read any […]

Morgenthaler’s Sherry Eggnog: The World’s Best Eggnog Recipe. Period.

December 12, 2022 by Sean Leave a Comment

Jeffrey Morgenthaler is about as close as it gets to a legend in the drinks industry. I take that back, it’s not close. Morgenthaler is a legend in the drinks industry. So much so, he became the topic of a running joke amidst our Top 100 bar travels. Literally 50% of the time when we sit at […]

How to Make a Rum Negroni: The Artsy Bird is a Funky Rum Cocktail

December 7, 2022 by Sean 4 Comments

Funky Rum Negroni

I like spirit forward drinks. And when I’m at home and just looking for a fun night cap on a Thursday night, I don’t want to spend hours trying to craft something crazy. Three ingredients, four max. Easy. That’s just one of the many reasons why I love the negroni. It’s got a fantastic bitter, […]

Bees Knees Cocktail: A Fantastic Introduction to Gin Cocktails

December 5, 2022 by Sean Leave a Comment

Bees Knees Cocktail

A lot of times I make drinks for people who say they don’t like a particular spirit. But there are always gateway drinks you can make, that more often than not make them change their mind. For instance, my wife typically doesn’t like whiskey. All it took was one whiskey sour and she was sold. […]

Great Cocktails: 25+ Ridiculously Good Drinks to Make at Home

December 4, 2022 by Sean 1 Comment

The entire reason this website exists is to shine a light on the great cocktails of the world. This could be classic cocktails that have stood the test of time. Modern drinks made by some of the best bartenders in the world. Or simply libations I’ve come up with on my own that I feel […]

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