I have a love/hate relationship with the old-fashioned cocktail. On the one hand, it’s my favorite classic cocktail out there. It’s just the right mix of boozy whisky and sweetness, that lets you know you’re drinking a real cocktail, without the flamboyance of a pretty umbrella (although those have their time and place). But on […]
Cocktail Recipes
We Tested 5 Singapore Sling Recipes: The Original Was the Best
I have a long history with the Singapore Sling. Years ago, I posted on my bucket list that I wanted to visit the Raffles Hotel in Singapore, and have a Singapore Sling. As it turns out, a few years later on a trip to China I had a 12 hour layover in Singapore. I arrived […]
Boulevardier Recipe: Like Negronis? You’ll LOVE This
My love affair with the boulevardier cocktail (pronounced bool-ah-vard-ee-a) was a slow burn. To just put it out there so you know what we’re working with here, a boulevardier is essentially a negroni where you switch out the gin for bourbon. But as with any Campari drink, it’s an a acquired taste, so you have […]
How to Make a Negroni: The Easiest Negroni Recipe Ever
There may not be an easier cocktail in the world to make than a negroni. Unfortunately, depending on your tastes this may also be the most polarizing cocktail in the world. It’s strong, bitter, and despite it’s pinkish-hue, is certainly not a drink for the weak. But for those who enjoy it, there aren’t many […]
Daiquiri Recipe: How to Make a Perfect Classic Daiquri
When it comes to the classic drinks, there aren’t many that are more versatile (or delicious) than the venerable daiquiri. It’s amazing to me that still to this day when I’m out with friends and tell them I want a daiquiri, they give me this weird look like “Really, bro? What, do you think we’re […]