cocktail

  • Winterise Your Gin Cocktail

    Winterise Your Gin Cocktail

    The martini knows no season, but your brain is very aware of them, and right now your brain is probably craving festive, holiday-themed treats and libations. Cocktail-wise, this usually means hot toddies, dark spirits lots of spice, egg nog, or the inclusion of candy canes.


  • Have a Lazy Hot Girl Summer With a Watermelon Margarita

    Have a Lazy Hot Girl Summer With a Watermelon Margarita

    The more time I spend making cocktails, the more often I return to the basics. I’m prone to being seduced by the notion of discovering what’s new about the old and known. I harbour reticence towards infusions (though they can be great), kitchen counter fermentations, eight-plus ingredient potions, and elaborate cocktail presentations.


  • You Should Be Adding Cheese to Your Cocktails

    You Should Be Adding Cheese to Your Cocktails

    An unusual cocktail ingredient is trending, and it’s not my amarena cherry syrup. (Yet.) It’s cheese. You already love it when paired with a drink, so why not include it directly in your libation? There’s a place in our coupe glasses for both soft and hard-aged cheeses, but you shouldn’t just toss any old cheese…


  • The Easiest Way to Calculate Your Cocktail’s ABV

    The Easiest Way to Calculate Your Cocktail’s ABV

    Most years, at least a couple of my friends participate in Dry January. The last few years have not been like most years. I don’t know a single person (who wasn’t already sober) who is abstaining from alcohol completely this month, but I do know a few who are trying to drink less, or at…