Here’s a colorful twist on a Sidecar using Cointreau that I cold-infused with Hibiscus tea for 24 hours. The color turned out AMAZING and the added flavors of black current and lemon verbena from the tea paired exceptionally well with the cognac.
Read MoreI typically refer to this cocktail as a “Flip”– which was originally made back in the 1600’s with spirit, sugar, eggs and spices, and was served hot by thrusting a burning hot rod of metal into it, causing it to froth or “flip.”
Read MoreInspired by the notion of this cocktail serving as an ambassador for the Cognac category and to raise awareness of the contributions African American bartenders through one of the earliest American cocktails to gain traction on the scene…
Read MoreA classic Sidecar is a refreshingly simple cocktail, typically made with cognac, triple sec and fresh lemon juice. However, this particular recipe changes things up a bit.
Read MoreIs it a Manhattan riff? Or is it a Sazerac riff? Both? I don’t really know, but honestly I’m just really enjoying the rye whiskey / cognac split base in cocktails lately.
Cardamaro Vino Amaro is also an interesting bottle (I find mine at the grocery store). It’s sort of a fortified wine, but it’s also sort of an amaro. If you can get your hands on a bottle, definitely give it a shot and use it like you would a vermouth.
Read MoreCognac Old Fashioned cocktail meets... tiki? Whatever it is, this cocktail recipe is an especially good one. Stirred and boozy, but with strong tropical vibes– try it out and let me know what you think!
Read MoreA Cognac Sidecar is pretty classic, but I thought this would be a fun spin. Most Cognacs have some banana notes (which has something to do with the French oak used for aging apparently 🤷♂️) so it was a no brainer to pair it with banana liqueur. Tiki bitters added some tropical spice, and finishing it off with a mist of funky, heavy pot still Jamaican rum just made this cocktail something special.
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