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Whiskey cocktails highlight the spirit’s most notable attributes and also offer cocktail enthusiasts an opportunity to appreciate its depth and nuance. Blending particularly well with citrus and sweetness, whiskey’s robust nature also makes it a natural pairing with herbs like mint and rosemary. Scotch with a sugar cube steeped in a dash Angostura bitters topped with Prosecco or your favorite champagne. For a taste of the Big Easy, you can’t go wrong with a Carthusian Sazerac, which combines 2.5 oz. of rye whiskey with a splash of green Chartreuse, half an ounce of simple syrup, and a dash of lemon bitters served in a rocks glass with an absinthe rinse.
Sloe Gin for the Win: One of the great challenges (and joys) of mixology is learning about how many spirits and liqueurs there are out there to sample and experiment with. The cocktail world is rich in variety, and no matter how much you learn it still seems there is more to be discovered. If you’ve ever wondered “what is sloe gin and how is it different from other gin I love?” you’ve come to the right place.
In our opinion, blackberry cocktails are great for any season! If you’ve never made a shrub before, we highly recommend it. This shrub cocktail embodies a trio of flavors that are show stopping: blackberry, mint, and lime. Those flavors infused together and accompanied by rum and club soda make a refreshing, slightly sweet cocktail that is great for a night in or to serve guests.
If you’re in the mood for a tasty mocktail during dry January, this is it! This honeyed herb mocktail takes an extra step or two to infuse long lasting flavors, but it’s well worth it. A rosemary honey syrup takes center stage alongside citrus juices of grapefruit, lemon, and cara cara oranges. One good long shake with ice combines the grapefruit base with the rosemary honey syrup for a deep pink concoction with a tantalizing, zesty, and tangy finish.
GRAPEFRUIT THYME BOURBON SMASH . It’s #SundayFunday! This cocktail is inspired by the classic bourbon smash with new flavors and fresh herbs. Thyme and grapefruit compliment one another, especially when paired with tart lemon, a little sugar, and bold bourbon. Finished with bitters, this is the perfect cocktail to remind us of spring as we transition to the cold weather season! . Grapefruit Juice Bourbon Angostura Bitters Simple Syrup 1 Thyme Sprig Lemon Wedge . Full recipe on casualmixologist.com . #casualmixologist #mixology #bourbon #whiskey #bourbonsmash #homebartending #cocktails #cocktailrecipe #easycocktailrecipes #boubondrinks #drinkstagram #drinkoftheday
SPICED DARK CHERRY OLD FASHIONED . If you’re an avid old fashioned drinker but are looking to take it up a notch, this Spiced Dark Cherry Old Fashioned is the perfect way to do so. The flavor combination of spiced whiskey, dark cherries, and bitters creates a rich, smooth drink to sip on. This is a great way to impress your guests that are whiskey fans and is perfect to be served no matter the season! . Don’t have spiced whiskey on hand? Infuse your favorite bourbon with your favorite spice, like cinnamon, allspice, or clove. . 3 oz Spiced Whiskey 2 Luxardo Maraschino Cherries 2-3 Dashes Angostura Bitters Large Ice Cube . Full recipe at casualmixologist.com . #casualmixologist #cocktail #oldfashioned #oldfashionedcocktail #oldfashionedrecipes #cocktailrecipe #whiskey #spicedwhiskey #drinkstagram #whiskeycocktail #cherry #drinkoftheday #falldrinks #winterdrinks #winteriscoming #oldfashionedweek
ADULT SPICED APPLE CIDER . People often ask us what they can make with vodka - this is an easy one that we bet you’ll love! It’s finally that time again where fall flavors and spices become more common in cocktails and dishes. We love a good cup of apple cider, but we love an apple cider cocktail even more! This adult apple cider cocktail embodies fall’s favorite flavors - apple and cinnamon! The homemade cinnamon simple syrup takes this cocktail to the next level. Garnish with an apple slice and a sprinkle of cinnamon to impress holiday guests. . Full recipe at casualmixologist.com . #casualmixologist #cocktails #appleciderdrink #falldrinks #fallcocktails #appledrink #fall #vodka #vodkadrinks #drinkoftheday #drinkstagram #vodkarecipes
MAPLE PECAN OLD FASHIONED . With fall weather bringing chilly nights, this maple pecan old fashioned is a great way to kick off the season! With just one simple ingredient, pecan bitters, this recipe an easy way to switch up a classic you already know and love. Make this to impress guests with any upcoming holiday parties as this cocktail embodies fan-favorite holiday flavors! . Bourbon Pure Maple Syrup Pecan Bitters Large Ice Cube . Full recipe at casualmixologist.com . #oldfashioned #oldfashionedcocktails #falldrinks #falldrinkrecipes #drinkrecipes #bourbon #bourbondrinks #whiskey #whiskeycocktails #cocktailrecipes #fallcocktails #drinkstagram #oldfashionedweek
GIVEAWAY: We are super excited to have teamed up with @cocktailkingdom for this awesome giveaway! Enter to win this Cocktail Kingdom Overlord Knife Set. Perfect for your home bar - slicing, pairing, ice shaving, and carving intricate garnishes. . TO ENTER FOR A CHANCE TO WIN 1.) Follow us on Instagram @casualmixologist 2.) Go to our website casualmixologist.com 3.) Sign up for our email newsletter . That’s it! We’ll draw a name on Wednesday, Oct 7 and notify the winner by email. . If you are already doing the things above, you are automatically entered! . Open to U.S. Residents Only. Must 21+ to enter. #casualmixologist #cocktailkingdom mixologist #mixology #homemixology #homebartending #cocktails #cocktail #drinks #fancydrinks #fundrinks #quarantine #drinkingmemes #knifeset #homebar
NEGRONI . It’s #Negroniweek! A classic Negroni is one of the simplest cocktails to make at home if you are just getting into mixology, plus it’s a really tasty drink. . This classic cocktail was said to be first created in Florence, Italy, at Caffè Casoni when Count Camillo Negroni asked his bartender, Fosco Scarselli, to strengthen his Americano by replacing the soda water with gin. Thus, the Negroni was born. Easy to make, the vermouth in this cocktail tones down the bitterness that the Campari brings. A great starter recipe for those who are new to enjoying drinks with traditional italian apéritifs. . Ingredients London Dry Gin Campari Dry Vermouth Orange (to garnish) . #casualmixologist #negroni #negroniweek #negronitime #gin #gindrinks #gincocktails #gincocktail #campari #mixologist #mixology #homemixology
PEACH INFUSED KENTUCKY BOURBON . Summer means peach season which – for us – means peach infused bourbon. Creating infusions with fruit couldn’t be easier! Infusing bourbon with sliced ripe peaches gives it the perfect twist for the summer season. Use it to spice up your old fashioned, mint juleps, lemonades, or sip straight over ice. . Combine ingredients into a mason jar or sealable container, cover. Refrigerate for 48 hours to infuse. To serve, use in a cocktail or serve straight over ice. . #casualmixologist #bourbon #bourboninfusion #whiskey #whiskeyinfusion #peaches #peach #bourbonwhiskey #cocktailinfusion #cocktail #cocktails #homemixologist #homemixology
MANCHESTER MASHUP . Every once in a while, someone will say the dreaded phrase “I don’t like bourbon” and we can’t wait to prove them wrong. This recipe is perfect for self-proclaimed whiskey haters because it has the familiar fruit juice flavors of their favorite tropical rum drinks, but substitutes in the sweet taste of bourbon. Tag someone who claims to hate whiskey, we bet they’ll love this cocktail! It’s one of our all-time favorites. . Bourbon Cointreau Orange Juice Pineapple Juice Splash of Homemade Grenadine Garnish with dried orange by @thecocktailgarnish or Maraschino cherry . . Full recipe on casualmixologist.com . #casualmixologist #mixology #bourbon #bourbondrink #whiskey #whiskeycocktails #cocktailrecipes #drinkrecipes #summerdrinks #summernights #homemixology #homebartending #moodycocktails #advancedmixology
EMPRESS VESPER . #ad . One of our all-time favorite gins is made by @EmpressGin. If you enjoy classic cocktails, this gin makes an excellent Vesper, which requires only a few ingredients. . Empress 1908 Gin is a hand-crafted spirit from Victoria Distillers in British Columbia, Canada, and is inspired by the renowned tea and cocktail programs of the iconic Fairmont Empress Hotel in Victoria. . The gin is micro-distilled in small batch copper-pot stills using eight botanicals: juniper, rose, coriander seed, grapefruit peel, ginger root, cinnamon bark, butterfly pea blossoms and the Fairmont Empress Blend Tea. . Butterfly pea blossom imparts subtle earthy notes and an all-natural gorgeous indigo hue. . Ingredients 3 oz. Empress 1908 Gin 1 oz. Vodka 1 oz. Lillet Blanc . #EmpressGin #SipResponsibly . #casualmixologist #gin #gindrinks #gindrink #classiccocktail #vesper #classiccocktails #prettydrinks #drinkstagram
GRAPEFRUIT DAIQUIRI . We took a classic recipe and stepped it up a notch with one of our favorite citrus fruits - grapefruit. The pairing of lime, grapefruit, and rum will give you the perfect chilled, refreshing cocktail with just a touch of bitterness you’d expect from the fruit. . Ingredients White Rum Simple Syrup Lime Juice Grapefruit Juice Grapefruit Wedge to Garnish . Full recipe at casualmixologist.com . #casualmixologist #daiquiri #grapefruit #cocktailrecipes #drinkrecipes #summerdrinks #summercocktails #rum #coupe #drinks🍹 #drinkstagram
WATERMELON DAIQUIRI . Happy National Daiquiri Day! . This Watermelon Daiquiri is the perfect twist on the classic. The watermelon and lime flavor combination gives you a cool, refreshing cocktail that is perfect for summer sipping. It’s an incredibly easy cocktail that will “wow” your next dinner guests! . White Rum Lime Juice Simple Syrup Watermelon Cubes Watermelon Ball and Lime (to Garnish) . Full recipe on casualmixologist.com . #casualmixologist #daiquiri #nationaldaiquiriday #watermelon #daiquiris #daiquiriday #coupe #summer #summerdrinks #sipper #drinkstagram #drinkoftheday #prettydrinks