I’m pretty dedicated to DIY cocktails, so I’ve attempted a fairly wide assortment of different spirit infusions over the past few years. Most of them have resulted in success, but there are a few that I wouldn’t bother doing again. Continue reading “The Best / Worst Spirit Infusions I’ve Attempted”
La Manta Cocktail
It’s officially November but not officially cold weather time yet here in Texas. I’ve been going through our bar cabinet trying to identify which spirits we should finish before Old Man Winter arrives. Any excuse to make some space for new boozy friends! Continue reading “La Manta Cocktail”
All My Cocktail Bitters, Ranked
As a mixology hobbyist, I’ve accumulated a lot of bitters over the years. They’re relatively inexpensive but can provide big flavor and up the caliber of your home bar. While most classic cocktail recipes call for classic bitters (chiefly Angostura and Peychauds), the booming domestic bartending trend has granted us with a plethora of fanciful new bitters flavors to play with at home. Continue reading “All My Cocktail Bitters, Ranked”