A quick simple stirred cocktail always makes me take a sigh of relief. While I love rolling up my sleeves and getting creative with some complicated drinks, sometimes it’s nice to dial it back with something classic. I had a pretty nice bottle of Flor de Caña rum and wanted to put it good use, so made a cheeky lil Rum Martinez!
Read MoreWe love an equal parts cocktail so here’s an easy one for a Sunday wind down! She is beauty, she is grace, she is the Negroni Bianco Bergamotto.
Read MoreWe all know I love to do lil riffs on the classics – the next time you make a Last Word, substitute the gin with mezcal for a smokey twist!
Read MoreWhile there are countless variations of the Corpse Reviver cocktail, “No. 2” is the most well-known of them all. It was given its name indicating that it was strong enough to bring a body back from the grave.
Read MoreThe Jungle Bird is a little sweet, a little boozy, and a little bitter — with the addition of orgeat syrup, it adds a slight almond flavor and I cannnnnot get enough of this summer drink!
Read MoreThe Banana Daiquiri is a classic staple in cocktail culture. It’s best known in its appearance in The Godfather Part II, when Fredo foolishly asked Michael how to translate “Banana Daiquiri” in Spanish. Michael’s quickly faded smile indicates how fed up he is with his childish older brother — his idiocracy on full display.
Read MoreTime for a true classic to really put you in your feels: The French 75. Ironically enough, it’s the most difficult to pinpoint where most classic cocktails truly originate — the French 75 being one of them. We’re certain that the combination of lemon, sugar, gin (or cognac?), and champagne is definitely an intoxicating, yet delightful concoction.
Read MoreIf there’s one cocktail you should have under your belt, it’s the frozen margarita! Whenever I make frozen margaritas in a pitcher if I’m hosting guests, I just multiply a single recipe by however many margs I’m making.
Read MoreThis week we’re talking about the Ramos Gin Fizz — there are so many techniques out there on how to perfect this cocktail, and I can’t wait to perfect my method. The goal is for you to have a sturdy (almost meringue like) frothy head.
Read MoreI don’t know about you, but I’m ready for summer and warm weather vibes! We’re going back to basics with a classic Mai Tai. There seems to be a little bit of controversy as to where the Mai Tai originated — Victor J. Bergeron claimed to have invented the Mai Tai in 1944 at his restaurant, Trader Vic's, but Trader Vic’s forerunner Donn Beach claimed to have created it back in the 30s. It wasn’t until the late 1950s that it became extremely popular in Hawaii as the “top tourist tantalizer.”
Read MoreAhhh, the LIT. It’s loved and hated by so many — but done properly (without using nasty store-bought sour mix), it can actually taste pretty good!
Read MoreThe Espresso Martini will never go out of style… Everybody makes theirs differently, but the key step that you cannot miss is waiting for your espresso to chill before shaking! If you pour hot espresso into your cocktail shaker with ice, not only will you shock the espresso, but your martini will be extremely watered down!
Read MoreHere’s a reason why the Martini is so iconic in the world of cocktails. Not only is it a symbol of sophistication, but it is thrillingly versatile, leaving so many variations to please everyone. Gin, vodka, wet, dry, dirty, perfect, olive, twist: if there were any time to be particular about a cocktail, this is the one!
Read MoreToday is #nationalmargaritaday so let’s celebrate by learning how to make a classic recipe! This is my go-to classic margarita. It’s simple, but you ✨must✨ use fresh lime juice!
Read MoreIf you know me in my personal life or if you’re a loyal DBE follower, you know my favorite drink of all time is the Negroni! If it’s your go-to cocktail too, it’s only natural that you try Mr. Black’s coffee Negroni. Combines some of the best flavors in the world and puts into one cocktail.
Read MoreThe Gibson is for all of those who have more of a savory than sweet-tooth, so if you’re one to love traditional dirty martinis (think bleu-cheesed stuffed olives, YUM!), this classic cocktail is right up your alley. And hey, I love a drink with a snack.
Read MoreThe Naked & Famous is a variation of the well-known Last Word, and what’s lovely about the structure of this cocktail is that it’s equal parts!
It was created by Death & Co’s Joaquín Simó, “The Naked & Famous is indeed the bastard love child borne out of an illicit Oaxacan love affair between a classic Last Word and Sam Ross' Paper Plane cocktail.”
Read MoreIf you love the smokiness of mezcal along with the smokiness of torching herbs for your cocktail, this is THE one for you. For bonus rosemary flavor (and sweetness) add a little bit of rosemary simple syrup!
Read MoreIn my opinion, the most important ingredients for a really good Mojito is simple: fresh lime juice and fresh mint. You can use all the cheap white rum your heart desires (although I can’t promise a hangover-free outcome).
Read MoreThere are many variations and additions to this cocktail today (mint and cucumber are common), but this simple cocktail has its time and place in my heart!
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