If have been tirelessly searching for a bottle of Chartreuse to mix up a Last Word or a Chartreuse Swizzle you are not alone! I know the celebration- and struggle- of securing a coveted bottle. Although nothing can be an exact replacement for the complexity of Chartreuse, there are a few herbal liqueur options on the market that can help recreate your favorite Chartreuse cocktails. I have put together a list of Chartreuse Substitutes for you made up of the…
Give your Irish Coffee the creme brûlée touch! It adds a delicious caramelized flavor to the classic coffee cocktail. And who doesn’t love the satisfying crack of breaking a creme brûlée? But in this case your…
This Cranberry Sorel Spritz is a festive holiday drink featuring Sorel Liqueur. Sorel brings tart hibiscus and the best baking spices of the season together in one delicious spirit. Paired with some bright grapefruit,…
A spooky chic bar cart for Halloween entertaining and happy hour complete with floating candles, vintage glassware and spirits. Bar Cart Recipe I always like to give a bar cart “recipe” to help you…
Creepy Crawler Martini This Creepy Crawler Martini will get under your skin! A varition on a dirty Martini, it features Aquavit and sherry making what could arguably be one of my favorite Martinis with…
A Negroni Sbagliato is a beautiful thing. Essentially a Negroni Spritz, it’s a refreshing sip that’s bitter, bracing and bubbly. The gin in the classic Negroni is swapped with prosecco for a bubbly take…
This Tuscan Giardino cocktail is a true garden in a glass. It’s savory, but bright and refreshing- perfect for sipping outside on a breezy summer day. It’s made with Uncle Val’s new Zested Gin…
This Aperol Piña Colada is insanely delicious! A mash up of some of summer sipping staples: Aperol and Piña Coladas. The combo was right in front of our nose this whole time and not…
original Tales of The Cocktail Survival Guide from 7/16/2018, updated 6/14/2022 TALES OF THE COCKTAIL Tales of the Cocktail is around the corner! For those of you who are going for the first time…
This strawberry Rose Syrup uses dried rose buds and fresh strawberries add a fruity and floral flavor to drinks. It’s great mixing in spring and summer cocktails and goes equally well paired with aged…