This stylized twist on the classic Collins begins with an easy-to-make lavender syrup. Begin by bringing a cup of water and 3 tablespoons of lavender flowers (fresh or dried) to a boil. Slowly stir in 2 cups of organic sugar until fully dissolved and simmer for 5 minutes to make a simple syrup. Allow to…
Looking for a cocktail to compliment a weekend brunch? Look no further. Begin by making a coffee simple syrup by taking brewed coffee in a saucepan and adding sugar as you heat the coffee. Add sugar and stir continuously until the solution is saturated, as you would for normal simple syrup, adding a total of…
Most modern mixology aficionados cringe when they hear the word “grenadine.” The artificially colored and flavored syrup’s ingredient list reads quite a bit like that of children’s cough medicine, which does not make it a very good choice to mix into fine spirits. Why, then, does grenadine appear in so many time-honored cocktail recipes? It turns out…
This take on the drink you may have consumed on Bourbon Street is refined for a more sophisticated palette with fresh, natural ingredients, but is no less festive. Begin with fresh passion fruit juice. You can make this behind the bar by cutting 3 fresh fruits in half, scooping out the flesh and placing it…
This cocktail keeps it simple and allows the flavors of Papagayo Spiced Rum to shine through. In a shaker with ice, add 2 ounces of Papagayo Spiced Rum, the fresh squeezed juice of half a lime, and 1 teaspoon of powdered sugar. Stir, then pour into a lowball glass. Top off with a touch of…