Bacon Infused Bourbon
Every once in a while something that sounds crazy in a cocktail actually works, if you are open to the idea. One such concept is Bacon Infused Bourbon. It’s seems
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The Soda Siphon
Call it a soda siphon, a syphon or a seltzer bottle—it’s a pressurized container for dispensing carbonated water. Remember The Three Stooges or the Marx Brothers shaking bottles and spraying
Cocktail Cherries
Click here for a newer post with a fantastic homemade cocktail cherries recipe! If you have visited your grocery store recently you may have noticed that fresh cherries are in
Mai Tai
This week we are featuring a cocktail that has been a long time coming and usually ranks as a favorite among cocktail enthusiasts. Actually, we posted the original recipe for
How to Make Orgeat
Orgeat is almond syrup, aromatized with a hint of orange blossom and/or roses. It is usually slightly opaque and has a thick milky texture. It appears in many old cocktail
Make Rhubarb-Infused Vodka
Last year we infused some vodka with rhubarb and it turned out so good that it was gone too quickly. In fact, this was the fastest we went through an
Bitters, Bitters and More Bitters
Yesterday, I attended the “Mixology 3: Make Your Own Bitters” event organized by Studio Bricolage and hosted by the Bradstreet Crafthouse at the Graves 601 Hotel. I was one of
Make Ginger Syrup, Homemade Ginger Beer and Delicious Cocktails
Our favorite homemade ingredient is probably Ginger Syrup. It’s easy to make, it lasts a long time in the refrigerator, and you can make a variety of soft drinks and delicious
Pomegranates and How to Make Grenadine
This time of the year, at least in Minnesota, you start to see fresh pomegranates in the produce section of supermarkets. When I spotted boxes of them at Costco the
How to make Tonic Water
I was never a Gin & Tonic fan, but all of that changed last year when I read Jeffrey Morgenthaler’s post about making tonic from scratch. Of course, his wasn’t
Understanding Simple Syrup
If you have been reading along, you have probably seen me mention simple syrup. In most cases, I try to briefly explain, but you may be wondering, What is it?
Homemade Cranberry Liqueur, Part 2
If you are seeing this for the first time, be sure to check out Part 1 for the first half of the story. With that out of the way, I
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