DIY Cocktails

12/08/2017

New cider to try!

Made in Sonoma County, ethically and organically. A hard apple cider that is crisp and dry and not very sweet. Hyper local and fantastic with food.

09/07/2017

Jimadores: the Unsung Heroes of Tequila

Without the skilled work of these agave harvesters, tequila production simply wouldn't be possible.

06/12/2017

It’s time for some arugula cocktails. That’s right. Arugula. bit.ly/2rbFyP0

The arugula in my garden is going NUTS. Naturally, this means it’s time for an arugula cocktail. Arugula seems like an unusual bar ingredient, but if you think about it the peppery, slightly bitter flavor is perfect for cocktails. Here are a few to try:

06/03/2017

You may not have heard of falernum, but if you love Tiki cocktails then you probably love falernum ... and it's easy to make your own!

You may not have heard of falernum, but if you love Tiki cocktails then you probably love falernum. It’s a combination of lime and spices, either as a rum liqueur or a syrup. Give it a try! This recipe brightens the sour notes of citrus and adds a hint of spice.

05/19/2017

What Bartenders Should Know About Tea

Tea is a versatile and flavorful ingredient that can (and should) be a part of every bartender's arsenal.

04/08/2017

For the day drinkers out there ...

A bright and floral cocktail to beat the heat of summer. Created by Trisha Antonsen, chief cocktail officer at Drizly.com

02/13/2017

Here are some champagne cocktails that are just right for romance: http://bit.ly/2l1FUpp

Champagne Cocktails for Valentine’s Day Posted on February 13, 2014 by Marcia Simmons Lillet Sparkler from a Crimson Kiss I don’t need an excuse to enjoy Champagne! But Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to dress up your bubbly for an elegant cocktail. Here are some champagne cocktails that are jus...

01/30/2017

Top bartenders share how to make great non-alcoholic drinks (includes two recipes)

Non-drinking guests Learn how some bars are thinking outside the "mocktail" for adult beverages

01/12/2017

It’s tangerine season! Make one of these Tangerine Cocktails bit.ly/2jxfCcs

Tangerine Cocktails Posted on January 1, 2017 by Marcia Simmons Honey Tangerine Smash from Food Fanatic The weather may be gray, but your cocktails can look (and taste) bright — thanks to tangerines! Tangerines are in season, so go get some and put them in your cocktail tonight. Here are a few to tr...

12/31/2016

We can't expect you to read everything we publish, but we believe these long reads (some of our favorite pieces published in 2016) are worth the second glance.

12/19/2016

A Busy Bar’s Guide to Complicated Holiday Drinks

Holiday cocktails are often work-intensive and filled with complex ingredients. Learn how to serve these drinks to the masses with a few clever batching hacks.

12/08/2016

DIY Chocolate liqueur: Give it as a Christmas gift or use it in holiday cocktails! http://bit.ly/2h8FHi8

DIY Chocolate Liqueur Posted on November 29, 2016 by Marcia Simmons Delicately sweet with a hint of bitterness, a homemade chocolate liqueur (aka creme de cacao) is like an expensive dark chocolate bar in your drink instead of like a jigger of Nestle Quik. Give it as a Christmas gift or use it in ho...