Dry January is done and this here is the third and last post about the NA back bar, at least for this month. Please read (or at least skim) through the first post about this topic for more details and context. If you have read through the previous posts (here and here) about this process, […]
Non-Alcoholic Back Bar Pt. III: Spanish rum & Sweet vermouth Read More »
Welcome to the second installment of the NA back bar. Please read (or at least skim) through the first post about this topic for more details and context. Making these two bar components is almost identical to the gin and campari from the first post. Make these two and add some lime juice and you
Non-Alcoholic Back Bar Pt. II: tequila & orange liqueur Read More »
It’s January and for the second year we are doing the “dry January” thing. Basically not drinking any alcoholic beverages for the month. My wife and I do this for a couple of reasons. It’s a good challenge that helps us to develop healthier habits and like most challenges it encourages creativity – in this
Non-Alcoholic Back Bar Pt. I: gin & “campari” Read More »
This is a quick (kind of) and simple (really is simple) cocktail from Chicago’s The Aviary cocktail bar book. More specifically it’s from their Holiday Cocktails book. With Autumn season here and Thanksgiving around the corner, a cocktail with cider, spices and cranberry is the perfect fit for this time. It’s also very delicious. Impatient?
Aviary Cocktail: Cider Margarita Read More »
Unless you have some pyrolized banana liquor sitting around next to the rum, this is a drink that takes a bit of time from start to finish. About 30 days or so to be exact. What is pyrolized banana exactly? Well, if you’ve ever tried black garlic or cooked with it, you have had pyrolized
Aviary Cocktail: Perfect Storm Read More »