maraschino cherry liqueur in the savoy cocktail book, a beloved volume that many bartenders in those days were pulling classics from. but the drink predated that book, and showed up in 1916’s recipes for mixed drinks, by german-born new york bartender hugo ensslin. that version had a ...
For Bartenders, it’s a thorough field manual of all the classics you should know. A one stop shop. The book I wish I’d had (and spent far too long creating). For the Home Enthusiast — shake up a few cocktails after a long day; mix something to impress your dinner guests. You’...
The possibilities are endless and modern-day bartenders are taking full advantage of their customer’s adventurous nature. Want to use yuzu juice in place of your lemon or lime? Go for it. Want to use fresh herbs in your drinks? Make an infused simple syrup with thyme, rosemary, basil, ...
I’m a sweet cocktail fan. The black Russian is a bit strong for my taste. Especially when made according to the IBA specifications. Lots of vodka and just a little kahlua. Most of the recipes for this drink are a bit less high test than that. Mine uses just 2 oz. of vodka to ev...
RELATED: 30 Best Gifts for Bartenders and Aspiring Mixologists Mike Garten 18 Classic Mai Tai In 1944, Victor “Trader Vic” Bergeron, founder of the international Polynesian restaurant chain (yes, that Trader Vic) served his new tiki drink to friends visiting from Tahiti. One sip and it was...
Why Are There So Many Mai Tai Recipes? After its creation, it didn't take long for the mai tai to surpass the zombie cocktail as "the" drink to order at America's tiki bars. The owners and bartenders of these tropical-themed establishments were notorious for guarding recipes against compet...
You may have noticed that there is not a single vodka cocktail on this list, and there is an excellent reason for that. The bar grew up in America, and early bartenders did not use vodka like we do today. In fact, many of them may not have even heard of it. Vodka did not becom...
10 Best Cocktail Cities in America, According to Bartenders The Piña Colada Was Invented in This Glamorous Puerto Rican Hotel — and We Have the Original Recipe (Video) This 12-seat Tequila Bar Might Be the Coolest Cocktail Spot in Mexico This Canadian Mountain Town Has a Boozy Tea Co...
Today the classic Negroni remains a gold standard for bartenders; it’s possible to find a passable version at nearly any bar in nearly any country. Whether hewing to the classic formula of equal parts or adjusting an ingredient slightly, this cocktail remains recognizable regardless of how distor...
Three Puerto Rican bartenders, two of whom worked at the Caribe Hilton Hotel’s Beachcomber Bar in San Juan, claim to have invented the Piña Colada, a sweet rum-based cocktail made with coconut and pineapple juice, in 1948. However the Barrachina Restaurant contests their claims insisting it...