The Perfect Pear (Pear Brandy Cocktail) #thirstythursdays
For the month of October, it’s #thirstythursdays on the blog. I’ll be featuring a drink recipe every Thursday. Last week I started things off with the Bitter Giuseppe, a cocktail with Cynar and sweet...
View ArticleThe Martinez Cocktail #thirstythursdays
For the month of October, it’s #thirstythursdays on the blog. I’ll be featuring a drink recipe every Thursday. So far, I’ve written about the Bitter Giuseppe, a cocktail with Cynar and sweet vermouth...
View ArticleThe Kingston Club Cocktail #thirstythursdays
For the month of October, it’s #thirstythursdays on the blog. I’ll be featuring a drink recipe every Thursday. So far, I’ve written about the Bitter Giuseppe, a cocktail with Cynar and sweet vermouth,...
View ArticleSmall Batch Eggnog
Eggnog is a divisive beverage. It inspires strong feelings. There are some who look forward to the time of year when it’s socially acceptable to down a glass of frothy nutmeg-topped egg and cream, and...
View ArticleBlackberry-Raspberry Shrub (a drinking vinegar for fans of sour)
When you hear the word “shrub,” unless you’re a cocktail geek or a drink historian, you likely think about a plant. And its other name, “drinking vinegar,” isn’t exactly the most enticing phrase...
View ArticleThe Expat Cocktail #carpanoaperitivohour
When the folks at Carpano asked if I’d like to try a bottle of their newest vermouth–Carpano Dry–I jumped at the opportunity. I’ve long been a fan of their sweet vermouths, Carpano Antica and Punt e...
View ArticleSmoked Barrel-Aged Negroni (No barrel required)
A few years ago, bartenders went crazy for barrel-aging cocktails. The idea is simple: make a large batch of a cocktail, put it in a barrel (preferably one that’s been used for aging bourbon or wine)...
View ArticlePisco Sour
Let’s talk about shaking and stirring for a minute. What’s the difference? Shaking is a better way of emulsifying different kinds of liquids. Usually, cocktails that include citrus or muddled herbs or...
View ArticleToronto Cocktail
I don’t remember exactly when I first learned about Fernet-Branca. But somehow, perhaps four or five years ago, a bottle of it found its way into our liquor cabinet, and for a long while after that I...
View ArticleCinco de Cuatro Margarita (and Bacon Blue Cheese Guacamole)
I’ve been doing battle with the ants who invaded my kitchen for the last couple of months, and it’s made […] The post Cinco de Cuatro Margarita (and Bacon Blue Cheese Guacamole) appeared first on...
View ArticleThe Popinjay, a cocktail with Cynar, Cognac, and Punt e Mes
It’s been too long since I’ve shared a cocktail recipe around here. This one, with Cynar (pronounced chee-nar), Cognac, and […] The post The Popinjay, a cocktail with Cynar, Cognac, and Punt e Mes...
View ArticleThe Revolver, a coffee-kissed bourbon cocktail
I’ve been thinking, lately, about something that I wish I had understood when I was younger. And that’s how to […] The post The Revolver, a coffee-kissed bourbon cocktail appeared first on Blossom to...
View ArticleThe Clover Club, a cocktail with gin + lemon + raspberry
Dan and I have been spending our evenings more often than not lately listening to jazz and sipping cocktails, sitting […] The post The Clover Club, a cocktail with gin + lemon + raspberry appeared...
View ArticleMint Julep, a classic cocktail for Derby day
There are things in life we should just know how to do. Like how to swim. How to build a […] The post Mint Julep, a classic cocktail for Derby day appeared first on Blossom to Stem.
View Article13 Gifts for Cocktail Lovers (all under $25)
Outfitting a home bar is pretty easy if you know what to look for. But it’s easy to get lost […] The post 13 Gifts for Cocktail Lovers (all under $25) appeared first on Blossom to Stem.
View ArticleQuick and Easy Orgeat, almond syrup for cocktails
I love a cocktail made with a good orgeat, the classic almond syrup that’s essential to a Mai Tai, the […] The post Quick and Easy Orgeat, almond syrup for cocktails appeared first on Blossom to Stem.
View ArticleClarified English Milk Punch, clear and cold
The words “milk punch” might be deceiving here. This isn’t a rich, creamy heavy drink like eggnog. Rather it’s a […] The post Clarified English Milk Punch, clear and cold appeared first on Blossom to...
View ArticleDusk on the Prairie: gin + grapefruit + layers of flavor
This post is a sponsored partnership with Prairie Organic Spirits I like a good cocktail. Especially when it’s a pretty […] The post Dusk on the Prairie: gin + grapefruit + layers of flavor appeared...
View ArticleThe Boulevardier, a Negroni for whiskey fans
The Boulevardier is a regular around these parts. It’s a drink that straddles the line between Negroni and Manhattan. Depending […] The post The Boulevardier, a Negroni for whiskey fans appeared first...
View ArticleVieux Carré, a rich + spirit-forward classic
The Vieux Carré is what it would look like if the Manhattan had an eccentric, worldly, New Orleanian great aunt. […] The post Vieux Carré, a rich + spirit-forward classic appeared first on Blossom to...
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