The Daiquiri – Love or Loathe it? I say LOVE IT!
We have all had the frozen, sweet concoction that is called a daiquiri. But that is not what a daiquiri is meant to be. A true daiquiri is a classic: elegant, timeless, and perfect for almost every occasion. Watch how to make the daiquiri here… The classic daiquiri is made of rum, lime, and sugar — as simple as […]
Old Fashioned – The Classic
There is debate as to when the Old Fashioned was invented – but no debate that it is experiencing a revival. And for good reason, the Old Fashioned is simple and so tasty. With our current love of brown spirits, being able to make a proper Old Fashioned is a necessary and appreciated skill. Watch […]
Bourbon & BBQ – Pulled Pork
Is there a better match than Bourbon & BBQ? When asked to pair Lexington Bourbon with a perfect bite of food for a Tasting Panel Magazine event to be held at the James Beard Nominated Trick Dog in San Francisco, my heart leapt. I pictured tasting batch after batch of pulled pork with bourbon. And that is just what happened. I tried many, […]
Barrel Aging – you have to try this!
Why Barrel Age – you can create your own unique cocktails or add depth to un-aged and inexpensive spirit at home using barrel aging. Its super easy and just requires a bit of patience. Using a small barrel, just 1-3-5 liters, will give you quick results. Even resting as little as 2-3 weeks will significantly […]
Over Indulged? Try This All Natural Hangover Remedy from BuzzFeed
Most hangovers are caused by all of the chemicals and harmful ingredients that are in the cocktails that we drink. However, even if we drink naturally, but drink too much, we can be left with a hangover in the morning. I was interviewed by BuzzFeed Creative Hannah Chamberlain, along with several other Los Angeles Mixologists. She asked what […]
Lavender Simple Syrup…so, so SIMPLE!
Lavender Simple Syrup Making your own flavored Simple Syrup is an easy way to customize your cocktails and elevate your mixology. Lavender simple syrup is just that; simple. Equal parts sugar and water heated to a boil, lavender buds are added in and allowed to rest just as you would a tea. The great thing about simple syrup […]
Kompot – A New (Old) way to use Fruit in Cocktails!
Fruit Kompot Kompot, not to be confused with the American ‘compote’, is a traditional Eastern European way of preserving fruit in a flavored beverage, without actually pressing or juicing it. This method actually allows for a much longer shelf-life allowing you to enjoy the juice for a couple of weeks rather than a couple of […]