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With Chartreuse now tougher to find than a straight piece of lumber at Home Depot, I’ve got to be a little more choosy when I pour the green stuff. That said, mezcal, pear, and green chartreuse are always worth it. Partridge 1.5 oz joven mezcal .5 oz pear brandy .25 oz green chartreuse .75 oz dry vermouth 2 dashes Celery bitters 1 oz tonic water Herbal, vegetal, bright and crisp with a touch of quinine bitterness and effervescence. Pour everything except tonic to mixing glass, add ice and stir to chill. Strain into coupe and add tonic water. Garnish with a dried pear slice like this perfect one from @thecocktailgarnish. Cheers and Happy Monday! . . . . . #mezcal #chartreuse #drinkpic #drinkphotography #mixology

Time for a round of #soundtrackmyfriendsdrink and this time “Brandy (You’re a Fine Girl)” was the song chosen by @pour_attempts. For the “childhood snack” requirement, I opted for Pocky, because I’ll still down a pack of those right now. Two brandy’s make up the base for this, lending dried fruit and honey from the first and hints of smoke and vanilla from the second due to Sherry barrels. Tempus Fugit’s coffee liqueur has crazy delicious berry notes that I didn’t expect, so I leaned into that with the select aperitivo and the fistful of blueberries. My Lady is the Sea .75 oz @argonautbrandy Fat Thumb Brandy .75 oz @gdabrandy .5 oz @tempus_fugit_spirits Crème de Moka .5 oz Cocchi Vermouth di Torino .75 oz Select Aperitivo .5 oz lemon juice 10 muddled blueberries Blueberries and Chocolate Pocky to garnish Muddle berries with the brandy, add the rest of the ingredients and shake with ice. Fine strain into glass filled with crushed ice, garnish and enjoy. #easycocktails #cocktailrecipe #craftcocktails #cocktailoftheday #thirsty #drinkoftheday #homebar #backyardcocktails #garnishgame #cocktailhour #fundrinks #drinksphotography #cocktailsathome #brandy #blueberries

Stupid F#$%@#& Rain! I’m always excited when it’s the time of year that my orange and lemon trees start to blossom. I just want to sit out in the yard, especially in the afternoon, as the scent completely takes over the yard. It's insane how just a couple trees can have such a strong fragrance. Of course this year it’s basically been raining all month and so my orange blossom huffing self can’t spend as much time out in the yard, but this drink at least tastes how the yard should smell. Blossom Sour 2 oz Gin .5 oz Lychee syrup .25 oz Elderflower liqueur 1 oz Lemon juice 1 Egg white 2 dashes Cardamom bitters Add all ingredients except for egg white to a tin with ice and shake until chilled. Strain, add egg white and shake again. Fine strain into a coupe or one of these Greenhouse Goods “Martini” glasses. #lemon #foam #drinkpic #daydrinking #liqpic #drinkstagram #chilled #cocktailsofinstagram #cocktailgram #moodycocktails #cocktailsathome #lychee #imbibe #weekenddrinks #mixology #mixologist #cocktailPhotography #garnishgame #FancyCocktail #drinkoftheday #shaken #mixologista #crafted #drinkthis #picoftheday #cocktailphoto #cocktailpic #drinksdrinksdrinks #drinkup

When you think about Saint Patrick’s Day drinks, usually Guinness or Irish Whiskey come to mind, but Ireland is host to plenty of other well made spirits. Fluffy, herbal, and incredibly delicious, here’s a throwback fizz of mine, that’ll serve you well. It’ll also give you a ridiculous arm workout. Science Fiction Double Feature 1.5 oz Gin .5 oz Cocalero (South American inspired, but made in Ireland) 1 oz lemon juice .75 oz cucumber syrup 2 dashes green tea bitters 1 egg white .75 oz heavy cream Cold club soda to top Dry shake (no ice) everything except for the club soda for about two minutes. Add ice and shake until chilled. Pour this into prepared glass and allow it to settle. Pour a little club soda between the empty shaker tins to pick up any leftover cream and egg white, pouring that in as well. Let sit in refrigerator for 60 seconds. Poke hole in foam with a straw and pour the rest of the club soda along the straw so that the foam will rise. #stpatricksday #stpatricksdaydrinks #ginstagram #gingingin #gincocktails #fizz #garnishgame #instadrink #ginlovers #cocktailphotography #greendrinks #mixology #ginfizz #cocktailart #green

“This Burning House” @homebarawards and @soundtrackmydrink have joined forces this February, challenging creators to make drinks that reflect a song based on love and heartbreak. Burning House by Cam was an easy choice. A melancholic song about a love that’s run its course, where the singer doesn’t want to wake up from a fiery dream because that would mean that things are really over. 1.5 oz bourbon .75 oz lemon juice .5 oz Peach syrup .25 oz BBQ syrup .25 oz Ancho Reyes Barspoon mezcal 2 dashes Aromatic Bitters 1 dash orange bitters The country song had me reaching for bourbon, with mezcal and ancho Reyes offering a hint of smoke and spice. A homemade tomato water based bbq syrup brought in a savory element that brought it all together and elevated the sour. The full recipe for that one is going to have to be in another post because it’s way too long. Cheers. #whiskeysour #cocktailrecipe #bbq #bourbon #craftcocktails #anchoreyes #peach #homemade #drinkstagram #colorfulcocktails #mixology #cocktailoftheday #cocteles #daiquiri #homemadecocktails #cocktailtime #mixologyart #drinkstyling #cocktailstyling #citrus #smokeycocktails #homebarawards

Something low abv, but with some delicious heat seemed like the perfect thing for a midweek Valentine’s Day. Parfait, Allez 1 oz Tart Cherry Juice 1 oz @seedlipdrinks Grove 1 oz @threespiritdrinks Livener .75 oz @lofiaperitifs dry vermouth Barspoon pickled plum brine .25 oz simple syrup Shake with slice of jalapeño Garnish with cocktail cherry and lemon balm Shake everything together with ice and strain into a coupe. Feel free to attempt to create a Cupid’s arrow with the lemon balm for the garnish. Lots of complexity for a low abv sip, with multiple layers of heat from the pepper and the livener. The tart cherry juice added the acidity I was looking for without having to add any citrus. I used @rwknudsen which is one of my favorite ready juice brands (their pomegranate is usually what I reach for when making grenadine too.) Are you planning on making anything special for your special someone tonight? #valentinesday #valentinesrecipe #valentinesdrink #lowabv #imbibe #reddrink #cherry

THIS DRINK WAS AN EPIC FAILURE. At first. It was also a reminder of how important dilution and the right ice is for a cocktail. Bear with me to the bottom of the post, I’ve included the recipe and the proper preparation that made this infinitely better the second time around. There's also a syrup that you are going to want to save the recipe to because it’s incredible. I wanted to make an homage to Erick Castro’s Piña Verde which is an absolute banger, and in no need of improvement. Inspired though, I wanted a daiquiriesque version in a funky glass with a big ol’ cube of ice. Pretty? I thought so. After shooting, I took aa sip. Delicious? Not so much. It was too tart, too strong, and too cloying. It did not work at all. As I asked myself, “How in hell did I create this travesty?” the drink sat. I went over my scribbled recipe making sure I didn’t miss something. Nope, recipe matched. Grabbing the glass that had been sitting there a little too long I took another sip. Exponentially better than the first. The extra dilution worked with the rum and chartreuse, and the chill muted the sweetness allowing a better blend. Prepared a second time, with crushed ice, left me with a better drink, though with no time to reshoot. Sorry @hungrybartender , next time I’ll try not to butcher your cocktails on the first round. Failing Up 1oz Green Chartreuse .75 oz Wray and Nephew Overproof Rum .75 Piña colada syrup* .5 oz Lime juice Shake everything in a tin with ice. Strain into a double old fashioned glass. Fill up with crushed ice. *Add half a cup of pineapple juice, half cup of coconut water, and 1 cup of white sugar to a mason jar. Shake until things have fully dissolved. You’ll have a rich syrup with the salinity of coconut water and the bright flavor of pineapple. #tikituesday #cocktailrecipe #tropicaltuesday #tropicaldrink #craftcocktails #pineapplecocktail #chartreuse #pineapple #tikibar #pinaverde #drinkstagram #colorfulcocktails #mixology #cocktailoftheday #pinacolada #cocteles #daiquiri #homemadecocktails #cocktailtime #mixologyart #drinkstyling #cocktailstyling #citrus #tiki #tropicalvibes

Just going to be sipping on one of these while I wait for all of the plants in my backyard to grow back. This spring I’m going all out with gardening and plan on replanting my herb garden with plenty of cocktail friendly ingredients and edible flowers. It’s never too early in the year to start spritz season right? Cider Spritz 1.5 oz Aperol .5 oz Amaro Montenegro 3 oz Brut Cider 1 oz Sparkling Water Build in a stemmed wine glass with some ice, give it a quick stir with a straw and toss in a slice of grapefruit to keep the liquid company. Anyone planning on starting a garden this spring? Love to hear what you’re planning on growing. #easycocktails #cocktailrecipe #weekenddrinks #spritz #cocktailsoftheday #thirsty #drinkoftheday #homebar #backyardcocktails #garnishgame #cocktailhour #fundrinks #drinksphotography #cocktailsathome #aperolspritz #cider #cocktailgarden #spritztime

With today being the last day of #DryJanuary here is a 0 abv recipe to wrap things up. There’s no reason why it can’t be enjoyed in February or beyond though and having the additional options for alcohol free cocktails makes things that much more inclusive. Whether you are taking some time off from drinking, or you’re looking to pace yourself a bit while not being relegated to a sad club soda with lime, having so many great low/no abv products on the market is a serious win. Having at least one option, especially for parties can be a great way to make sure that everyone feels welcome. & Everything Nice 1.5 oz @threespiritdrinks Nightcap .5 oz @optimistdrinks Smokey 1 ml dropper @allthebitter New Orleans bitters 1 oz fig butter 1 oz green chai tea Orange peel twist to garnish Add everything to a shaker with some ice and shake the ever living hell out of it. With this one, the texture is everything. Strain into a double old fashioned glass with fresh ice, express and add an orange twist. A touch of smoke and layers of flavor reminiscent of some spiced cider made this one perfect for the slightly chilly weather. The froth on this one from the tea, fig butter, and the Nightcap completely made the drink. Nice and rich, it doesn't fall into the trap that a lot of zero abv drinks have of feeling thin or weak. Cheers! . . . #nonalcoholic #spiritfree #drinkrecipes #cider #oldfashioned #cocktailrecipes #smokey #0abv #cocktailoftheday #bitters #mocktails #twist #garnishgame #orangepeel #craftedmixology #cocktailpage #cocktailblogger #bartendingathome #imbibe #nonalcoholicdrink #glassware