The Artful Cocktail

A Boulevardier is one of my all time favorite classics...this autumn upgrade is perfect now that the temperature has dropped a full 30 degrees in the past couple of days 🥶🍁 Love the balance of Pumking pumpkin whiskey from Southern Tier Distilling and Faccia Brutto Bitter Aperitivo-both made in NY state ❤️ Autumn Boulevardier 1.5 oz pumpkin whiskey @stdcspirits 1.5 oz bitter aperitivo @faccia_brutto_spirits 1 oz sweet vermouth @vermutlustau Garnish with lemon peel & serve over large ice cube. Enjoy your #thirstythursday ✨ . . . . . #boulevardier #whiskey #whiskeycocktails #pumpkin #aperitivo #fallcocktails #cocktails #cocteles #drinks #happyhour #drinkstagram #mixology #cocktailrecipe #thirsty #homebartender #cocktailhour #drinkoftheday #imbibe #imbibegram #feedfeedcocktails #instadrink #igdrinks #liqpic #theartfulcocktail

To continue the #sherryweek celebration I felt compelled to make a sherry cobbler, which is traditionally a blend of sherry, citrus & sugar. For an autumn update I blended some raisin-like Pedro Ximenez sherry with dry Amontillado sherry and added spiced pear syrup for a rich, flavorful Fall sip. A vintage cornucopia glass seemed like the perfect vessel for this comforting treat 🍁🍂🥃 Harvest Sherry Cobbler 2.5 oz amontillado sherry @bodegaslustau 1 oz PX sherry @valdespinosherry .75 oz spiced pear syrup garnish with sliced pear, blackberries & rosemary . . . . . #sherryweek2020 #sherry #sherrywine #lustau #sherrylover #sherrycocktails #amontillado #sherrycobbler #fallcocktails #cocktails #cocteles #drinks #drinkstagram #mixology #cocktailrecipe #cocktailsofinstagram #thirsty #homebartender #cocktailhour #drinkoftheday #imbibe #instadrink #igdrinks #liqpic #theartfulcocktail

It’s #sherryweek and I am beyond excited to celebrate my favorite cocktail ingredient ✨ Sherry adds that perfect balance whether it be the dry or sweet variety...I will remain a #sherrylover for life and love discovering all the possibilities of creating cocktails with this diverse & delicious spirit 🧡 Persimmon Sherry Cocktail 1.5 oz amontillado sherry @bodegalustau 1 oz honey gin @barrhillgin 1 oz persimmon liqueur @apologueliqueurs .5 oz honey syrup .5 oz lemon juice . . . . . #sherryweek2020 #sherry #sherrywine #lustau #sherrylover #sherrycocktails #amontillado #barrhill #gin #ginlover #ginstagram #cocktails #cocteles #drinks #drinkstagram #mixology #cocktailrecipe #cocktailsofinstagram #thirsty #homebartender #cocktailhour #drinkoftheday #imbibe #instadrink #igdrinks #liqpic #theartfulcocktail

Tis the night—the night Of the grave's delight, And the warlocks are at their play; Ye think that without, The wild winds shout, But no, it is they—it is they! -Arthur Cleveland Coxe Get your spook on with this A-BOO-lour cocktail featuring Aberlour 12yr single malt scotch whisky. #gifted This festive combination of fall flavors is perfect for sipping on a dark, dark Halloween night. Grave’s Delight 1 oz aberlour 12yr scotch @aberlour_us 1 oz apple brandy 1 oz amontillado sherry .5 oz pumpkin spice syrup 2 dashes black walnut bitters . . . . . #scotch #whiskey #whisky #aberlour #dramcam #whiskygram #halloweencocktails #cocktails #cocteles #drinks #drinkstagram #mixology #recipe #cocktailrecipe #feedfeed #cocktailsofinstagram #thirsty #homebartender #cocktailhour #drinkoftheday #instadrink #igdrinks #liqpic #theartfulcocktail

Here’s a spooky tropical treat served up in the coolest tiki mug I own...bought this little ghoul at Three Dots and a Dash tiki bar in Chicago. Couldn’t resist her evil little grin...cheers to creepy cocktails that put you in the Halloween spirit! Ms Freaky Tiki 1.5 oz light rum @diplomaticorum 1.5 oz Jamaican pot still rum @worthyparkestate 1 oz banane du brasil 6 muddled blackberries 1 oz pineapple juice .5 oz orange juice .5 oz cinnamon syrup Top with club soda @regattacraftmixers Mug by @threedotsandadash . . . . . . #tiki #freakytiki #tikimug #rum #rumlover #bestcocktails #halloweencocktails #cocktails #cocteles #drinks #drinkstagram #mixology #recipe #cocktailrecipe #feedfeed #cocktailsofinstagram #thirsty #homebartender #cocktailhour #drinkoftheday #instadrink #igdrinks #liqpic #theartfulcocktail

“There were much of the beautiful, much of the wanton, much of the bizarre, something of the terrible, and not a little of that which might have excited disgust.” -Edgar Allen Poe This time of year gets me in the mood for some dark gothic tales and Masque of the Red Death by Edgar Allen Poe is the perfect spooky night read. This smoky blood orange negroni made with @gemandbolt mezcal & served in a skull glass should delight your craving for the macabre this Halloween 👹💀 Red Death Negroni 2 oz mezcal @gemandbolt 1.5 oz sweet vermouth .75 oz campari .75 oz capaletti .75 oz blood orange juice . . . . . #mezcal #negroni #edgarallanpoe #gemandbolt #negronitime #negronilover #aperitivo #dayofthedead #halloweencocktails #cocktails #cocteles #drinks #drinkstagram #mixology #recipe #cocktailrecipe #feedfeed #cocktailsofinstagram #thirsty #homebartender #cocktailhour #drinkoftheday #instadrink #igdrinks #liqpic #theartfulcocktail

Don’t you love it when your favorite flavors of fall come together in the perfect combination? ✨A whiskey ginger is one of my favorite classics...the addition of homemade spiced pear syrup, walnut liqueur & crafted ginger beer from @boylanbottling take this cocktail to a whole other level. ✨🥃 Served in a portable @wandpdesign porter glass is the perfect way to enjoy this taste of fall while enjoying the foliage in your backyard 🍁🍂 Pear Whiskey Ginger 2 oz whiskey @glyph.spirit .75 oz nocino walnut liqueur @watersheddistillery .75 oz spiced pear syrup top with ginger beer @boylanbottling garnish with candied ginger . . . . . . #wandpdesign #boylanheritage #fallcocktails #whiskey #whiskeyginger #shopsmallbusiness #cocktailrecipe #cocktails #mixology #drinks #homebartender #cocktailhour #liqpic #craftspirits #mixeddrink #imbibegram #cocktailoftheday #drinkstagram #thirsty #theartfulcocktail

It’s a pumpkin spice world 🎃 in the fall...and this cocktail kit from @cocktailcourier gives the classic Goslings Dark ‘n Stormy® an autumn upgrade, perfect for Halloween celebrating or cozy nights in 🍂 The Goslings Pumpkin Dark ‘n Stormy cocktail kit has all the ingredients you’ll need and is available in 50ml single serve, 375ml, or 750ml which makes 16 cocktails. First 30 orders to use code THEARTFULCOCKTAIL will enjoy free shipping (up to $20.99 value). Valid on Pumpkin Spice Dark ‘n Stormy kit (all sizes) only. Limit 1 per customer. Valid thru Nov 5. Pumpkin Spice Dark ‘n Stormy 1.5 oz Goslings Black Seal Rum @goslingsrum 1 oz pumpkin spice syrup @cocktailcourier .5 oz lime juice 4 oz Goslings Ginger Beer Garnish with lime wheel & candied ginger Combine pumpkin spice syrup, lime juice & ginger beer in a Collins glass with ice. Top with rum for layer effect, then stir before enjoying✨ . . . . . . #cocktailcourier #goslingsrum #darknstormyfall #darknstormy #pumpkinspice #pumpkin #fallcocktails #rum #rumcocktails #rumlover #halloweencocktails #garnishgame #cocktails #cocteles #drinks #happyhour #drinkstagram #mixology #cocktailrecipe #thirsty #homebartender #cocktailhour #drinkoftheday #imbibe #imbibegram #feedfeedcocktails #instadrink #igdrinks #liqpic #theartfulcocktail

I was very honored to receive a bottle of Limited Edition Pink Aquavit from @nordenaquavit only available during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. $4 of every bottle sold benefits @thepinkfund, a Michigan based non-profit breast cancer organization. This is a very special spirit crafted in the traditional kryddersnaps style by infusing whole strawberries and rhubarb fresh from Michigan family farms. Dried hibiscus flowers and a vapor distillation of damask rose add extra color & flavor notes. This Aquavit really captures the transition of a Michigan summer to fall. I love it chilled neat but the caraway notes mixed up very nicely with sherry, gin & vanilla ginger accents. Cara-me-away 2 oz pink aquavit @nordenaquavit 1 oz amontillado sherry @bodegaslustau .75oz gin @juniperogin .75oz vanilla ginger syrup @root23simplesyrups Dried strawberry heart garnish . . . . . #drinkpink #thepinkfund #breastcancerawarenessmonth  #beatcancer #pinkaquavit #aquavit #akvavit #sherry #cocktails #cocteles #drinks #drinkstagram #mixology #cocktailrecipe #gin #cocktailsofinstagram #thirsty #homebartender #cocktailhour #drinkoftheday #imbibe #imbibegram #feedfeedcocktails #instadrink #igdrinks #liqpic #theartfulcocktail

Fall cocktail time is upon us 🍂 & I’m so here for it! 🍁 This autumn milk punch combines butterscotch, almond & nutmeg in a creamy, comforting treat perfect for cool nights. Butterscotch Bourbon Milk Punch 1.5 oz butterscotch bourbon @mrtomsspirits 1 oz 21 yr Demerara rum @eldoradorums 2.5 oz almond milk @bluediamond 2 dashes angostura bitters top with grated nutmeg Garnish with dark chocolate rolled wafer @harryanddavid Stir all ingredients with ice, strain into glass & top with fresh grated nutmeg. Enjoy ✨ . . . . . . #bourbon #bourboncocktails #rum #rhum #rumlife #fallcocktails #mrtomspirits #eldoradorum #garnishgame #rumcocktails #cocktails #cocteles #drinks #happyhour #bestcocktails #bestcocktailsgroup #drinkstagram #mixology #cocktailrecipe #thirsty #homebartender #cocktailhour #drinkoftheday #imbibe #imbibegram #feedfeedcocktails #instadrink #igdrinks #liqpic #theartfulcocktail

Closing out bee’s knees week with a riff made with Shades of Rosé Gin that has been rested in red wine barrels to give it a rosy glow. I have always loved this Prohibition Era cocktail for it’s simplicity and delicate flavors. The addition of rhubarb liqueur balances the honey and herbal notes✨ For every photo tagged with #beeskneesweek2020 @barrhillgin will plant 10 sq/ft of bee habitat. Let’s #savethebees 🐝 This is also my entry to this month’s @homebarawards bee’s knees challenge sponsored by @nicheimportco Rhubarb Rosé Bees Knees 2 oz Shades of Rosé Gin @cultivatedcocktailsdistillery .75 oz rhubarb liqueur @heimatny .75 oz lemon juice .75 oz honey syrup 2 dashes citrus bitters . . . . . #cultivateyourcocktail #beesknees #savethebees #beeskneesweek #homebarawards #gin #ginlover #gincocktails #cocktails #cocteles #drinks #drinkstagram #mixology #cocktailrecipe #feedfeed #cocktailsofinstagram #thirsty #homebartender #cocktailhour #drinkoftheday #instadrink #igdrinks #liqpic #theartfulcocktail

We’re having a last burst of summer here in Michigan so tropical drinks are still very much on the menu!🍹 Here’s a riff on the Dead Parrot Colada (Difford’s Guide). I prefer to think my parrot is just sleeping & not dead in this version 🦜😂 I was very pleased to try Coco Sky, a gin-based coconut cream liqueur which blends divinely in this tropical treat ✨ Sleepy Parrot Colada 1.5 oz coconut cream liqueur @cocoskyliqueur 1 oz akvavit gin @nordicspiritsdk .5 oz blue curaçao 1 oz coconut water 2 dashes tiki bitters Combine all ingredients & serve over crushed ice. Enjoy ✨ . . . . . #tiki #tikicocktails #pinacolada #bluecocktail #coconut #cocoskyliqueur #bestcocktails #gin #ginlover #aquavit #tropical #cocktails #cocteles #drinks #drinkstagram #mixology #recipe #cocktailrecipe #thirsty #homebartender #cocktailhour #drinkoftheday #imbibe #imbibegram #garnishgame #feedfeedcocktails #instadrink #igdrinks #liqpic #theartfulcocktail

Couldn’t let #negroniweek slip by without playing around with one of my favorite cocktails. A white negroni is a nice change of pace when you want something tasty and a little different ✨ White Negroni 1.5 oz Gin @aviationgin 1 oz Cocchi Americano @giuliococchi .5 oz Suze @suzeofficial . . . . . #negroni #whitenegroni #gin #suze #negronitime #ginlover #gincocktails #negronilover #aperitivo #cocktails #cocteles #drinks #drinkstagram #mixology #recipe #cocktailrecipe #feedfeed #cocktailsofinstagram #thirsty #homebartender #cocktailhour #drinkoftheday #instadrink #igdrinks #liqpic #theartfulcocktail

Nothing says #labordayweekend more than a watermelon margarita 🍹🍉 And with the addition of premium beer, this refreshing cocktail is light, a little fizzy & perfect for an end of summer backyard barbecue! Watermelon Sapporita 4 oz Sapporo premium @sapporobeerusa 2 oz tequila @tequilabribon 1oz Cointreau 1oz lime juice 1/2 c chopped watermelon Muddle watermelon cubes & combine with all other ingredients in a shaker with ice. Strain & serve with ice in a salted rim glass. Enjoy! . . . . . . #sapporo #backyardbartender #watermelon #margarita #tequila #cocktails #cocteles #drinks #drinkstagram #mixology #recipe #cocktailrecipe #cocktailsofinstagram #thirsty #homebartender #cocktailhour #drinkoftheday #imbibe #imbibegram #feedfeedcocktails #instadrink #igdrinks #liqpic #theartfulcocktail

I was challenged by @malfygin_us to create a summer cocktail with the fruit of their choice. I was assigned lime which pairs quite naturally with gin. I’ve been wanting to try a coconut water cocktail all summer, and combining it with the Malfy Rosa Sicilian pink grapefruit gin and lime juice turned out to be a heavenly combo. A light & slightly tropical refresher for the remaining days of #AMalfySummer Coco Rosa 2 oz rosa sicilian pink grapefruit gin @malfygin_us 2 oz coconut water .75 oz lime juice .5 oz toasted coconut simple syrup Stir all ingredients with ice & serve in a coupe with large ice cube. Garnish with dried coconut & lime wheel. . . . . . #malfygin #amalfylife #malfymoment #gin #ginstagram #ginspiration #ginlover #cocktails #cocteles #drinks #drinkstagram #cubesincoupes #mixology #recipe #cocktailrecipe #cocktailsofinstagram #thirsty #homebartender #cocktailhour #drinkoftheday #imbibe #imbibegram #feedfeedcocktails #instadrink #igdrinks #liqpic #theartfulcocktail