Tag: simple syrup


  • Making Classic Cocktails at Home #28: Mai Tai

    The Mai Tai is the epitome of Tiki. A beautifully balanced rum sour with orange and almond notes. Well, when it’s done right, that is. Such a legendary cocktail with such a mythological past is undoubtedly going to encourage many a knockoff, and you don’t have to look hard to find gross misinterpretations of the…

  • Making Classic Cocktails at Home #22: Mint Julep

    The twenty-second entry in the series where my wife Sabrina and I journey through the wide wonderful world of classic cocktails by crafting and drinking recipes together at our home bar. Today let’s explore the ice cold Southern concoction in a silver cup, the Mint Julep. Recipe: Give the mint leaves a soft slap in…

  • Making Classic Cocktails at Home #20: Gin Fizz

    The twentieth entry in the series where my wife Sabrina and I journey through the wide wonderful world of classic cocktails by crafting and drinking recipes together at our home bar. Today let’s get back to basics with the soft, satiny sour served under a splash of soda, the Gin Fizz. Recipe: Add the gin,…

  • Making Classic Cocktails at Home #17: French 75

    The seventeenth entry in the series where my wife Sabrina and I journey through the wide wonderful world of classic cocktails by crafting and drinking recipes together at our home bar. Today let’s have a look at the luxurious lemon bubbly brunch libation, the French 75. Recipe: Add the gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup…

  • Making Classic Cocktails at Home #16: Pimm’s Cup

    The sixteenth entry in the series where my wife Sabrina and I journey through the wide wonderful world of classic cocktails by crafting and drinking recipes together at our home bar. Today let’s partake in this pleasant patio crusher from across the pond, the Pimm’s Cup. Recipe: Add the Pimm’s, lemon juice, and simple syrup…

  • Making Classic Cocktails at Home #13: Tom Collins

    The thirteenth entry in the series where my wife Sabrina and I journey through the wide wonderful world of classic cocktails by crafting and drinking recipes together at our home bar. Today let’s dive into a drink that’s oft overlooked these days but would make a perfect pool-side pounder, the Tom Collins. Recipe: Add the…

  • Making Classic Cocktails at Home #11: Margarita

    The eleventh entry in the series where my wife Sabrina and I journey through the wide wonderful world of classic cocktails by crafting and drinking recipes together at our home bar. Today let’s take a deep dive into everyone’s favorite tequila delivery system, the legendary margarita. Recipe: Sprinkle a layer of salt on a small…

  • Making Classic Cocktails at Home #7: Gimlet

    The seventh entry in the series where my wife Sabrina and I journey through the wide wonderful world of classic cocktails by crafting and drinking recipes together at our home bar. Today let’s go back to fundamentals with one of the original sours, the Gimlet! Recipe: Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice. Shake…

  • Making Classic Cocktails at Home #6: Whiskey Sour

    The sixth entry in the series where my wife Sabrina and I journey through the wide wonderful world of classic cocktails by crafting and drinking recipes together at our home bar. Today let’s get back to basics with the old school sour staple, the Whiskey Sour. Recipe: If adding the egg white, dry shake all…

  • Making Classic Cocktails at Home #4: Daiquiri

    The fourth entry in the series where my wife Sabrina and I journey through the wide wonderful world of classic cocktails by crafting and drinking recipes together at our home bar. Today let’s get our lime on with the simple and brilliant Daiquiri! Recipe: Add all liquids to a cocktail shaker with ice.  Shake until…