Hot buttered rum is an American tradition dating back to colonial times, and a surefire hit at any holiday-season gathering. It’s also an ideal party cocktail because it can be prepared ahead of time. The first step is to make a batter. Combine 8 ounces (2 sticks) of organic butter with 1.5 cups brown sugar,…
This twist on the classic Gibson adds spice and texture, but retains every bit of the bold simplicity of the original. To make it, pour 3.5 ounces of Juniper Green Gin into a shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a martini glass rimmed with salt and pepper. Garnish with three skewered cocktail onions, and…
Sometimes an outstanding cocktail is about expanding boundaries. Here we bring together the unlikely flavors of cinnamon and grapefruit, with exceptional results. Start with three ounces of Vodka 14 in a tumbler on ice. Add two ounces of fresh, ruby red grapefruit juice. Stir. Rim a lowball glass with cinnamon and salt, and serve on…
The tasty twist on a classic lowball comes to use from mixologist Alexis Potts at Hapa in Boulder. Begin with 2 ounces of Vodka 14 in a shaker. Add 3 thin slices of seedless English cucumber and muddle. Add a pinch of salt, 0.75 ounces of fresh-squeezed lime juice, 0.5 ounces simple syrup, and a…