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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…