Rye, the whiskey for which many classic cocktails are developed (such as the Manhattan, the Highball and the Ward 8) would remain the standard American whiskey until Prohibition, when smuggled Canadian whiskey took its place. Even after repeal, many Americans continued to be rye drinkers. …
This bitter, Italian classic cocktail mixes equal parts gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth. This version of the Negroni Cocktail recipe comes to us from a bartender of Tailor restaurant in New York City. I’ve been fan of this classic Italian cocktail for years, in part …
Aperol traces its roots back to Padua, Italy. The aperitivo is an appetite-whetting beverage designed to be consumed before dinner. Its bittersweet flavor, aromatic botanicals and easygoing alcohol content (it’s only 11% ABV) made it the perfect choice for pre-dinner sipping. The Aperol Sprtiz Cocktail is a western take on this classic liquer.
If you are new to drinking Aperol, I will warn you that it can be a bit bitter. If you don’t love the bitterness, I suggest swapping the club soda for blood orange soda. It adds sweetness and the orange flavor pairs beautifully with the Aperol Spritz Cocktail. This substitute is not traditional, but it is so darn good, no one will care! Note: I found Italian blood orange soda on Drizly.
Looking for that fun and refreshing spring beverage. Bring the piazza of Italy to your home with the Aperol Spritz Cocktail. Italy is the land of the aperitivo, or aperitif—a pre-dinner cocktail that’s usually light on alcohol and refreshing. But ,not weigh down the palate and it keeps the mood energetic.
Aperol is an Italian aperitif. Aperitifs are dry rather than sweet alcoholic beverages. They are typically served before eating to help stimulate one’s appetite.
The alcohol content of Aperol is 11%, which is half of it’s ‘brother’ drink, Campari. 11% alcohol content is similar to most wines that tend to have alcohol contents between 10% to 15%.
Straight up, Aperol is far too bitter for my liking. Friends laugh at the face I pull after trying the aperitif. Many people order Aperol straight up thinking that Aperol is always served in the form of a spritz.
When Aperol was first invented, many people didn’t like the bitterness of the drink. So, they asked for some spritzy water to be added. Hence, the humble beginnings of one of the worlds most favored cocktails.
Maybe the most important big thing to know about Aperol is: It’s not Campari. But as far as the liquid products Campari and Aperol go, confusion is natural. There are several differences better explained here, but one big, portable takeaway: Campari is more. It’s darker in color, higher in alcohol, and has more up-front “can-you-deal-with-that?” bitterness in the flavor profile. Aperol is gentler, lighter, the kind of thing you can sip over the rocks poolside without making a bitter-pucker face and ruining the Insta moment.
Dark and Stormy – How It Started Crafted in the Caribbean waters, the Dark and Stormy Cocktail recipe is a born out of necessity. In the region, rum is plentiful and readily available. The abundance of rum has made the Caribbean a favorite amongst travelling …
A Sour is not so much a drink as it is a concept. Lemon or lime juice, almost any liquor, and sugar—in proper proportion—form a Sour. Don’t even think about using a packaged mix for this cocktail. A simple but magical blend, the Sour was …
Today, I’m sharing everything you need to know about a Moscow Mule. Ready?! Moscow mules are delightfully fizzy drinks made with fiery ginger beer, vodka and fresh lime.
Moscow mules are refreshing on hot summer days, sure, but they’re also holiday-appropriate thanks to the strong ginger flavor. They strike that elusive balance between spicy, sweet and strong, and I’d sip one any day.
Bonus: Moscow mules are super easy to make. You’ll need just three basic ingredients:
The ginger beer component makes the biggest difference between a so-so and fantastic Moscow mule. So, I bought all the ginger beers I could find and tried them at home. Keep reading to find my recommendations!
You’ve got the copper mugs, the ginger beer, and the vodka: now all you need is a recipe. Here’s how to make a classic Moscow mule!
Moscow mules are typically served in copper mugs, which make them seem extra-cold and refreshing. Why? Copper is an excellent conductor, meaning that cold or hot temperatures spread rapidly through the material.
While the copper material of your mug doesn’t actually make the drink colder, it makes it seem colder than it would if you were drinking it out of a regular glass or mug.
If you don’t have copper mugs at home, you can get by with a regular cocktail glass. If you’re shopping for copper mugs, be sure to buy food-safe mugs that are not copper on the inside. Copper leaches into acidic foods and poses health risks, yikes!
The paloma is a thirst-quenching tequila cocktail that’s very easy to mix up. A favorite drink from Mexico, it is equally popular worldwide. It’s one of the best ways to show off a great tequila. “Paloma” is the Spanish word for “dove,” and it’s a …
When you get right down to it, the Bourbon Old Fashioned is little more than a slug of whiskey, seasoned and sweetened. Yet for all of its suave simplicity, the drink remains as relevant today as it was when it first captured drinkers’ hearts 200 …