Tribute to a King – Paul Bara Brut Reserve
This is actually the last drink I mixed in our old apartment. Yet, I was not happy with the pictures I took in a hurry. So, I remixed the drink and also used the chance to present you a tasty champagne.
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A Nordic Blueberry Sour – I’ve Been Dazed
I got a long backlog of drinks I did not get around to write about. However, the list of cocktail ideas is even longer. Well, this time I am presenting an absolutely delicious cocktail to you. However, I do not really recall what the motivation behind it was.
Calamansi Julep – Larceny Bourbon
Usually, I am not for the descriptive names. However, this time the drink is exactly what the name suggests – A Julep variation using calamansi as the main flavour. Apart from that, I combined a wheated bourbon with rye whiskey for the spirit base here.
Bergamot Morning – Juniper Jack Smoke & Oak
So, I guess this is two for two now, because I have another gin to review. I really like the gins by Joerg Fiedler. One of his newer creations is the Smoke & Oak gin where he cleverly combined barrel aged gin with smoked Lapsang Souchong tea..
Let It Storm – Green Spot Leoville Barton
Usually, I am missing such occasions / holidays like St. Patricks Day here – not deliberately, but by chance. However, this year is different, because I have a joker up my sleeve. I made a drink with a new (for me) Irish Whiskey a while back. So, is there a better excuse to share it […]
Tempest – Ullens Brut Champagne
In a line with last year, I came up with a tropical Champagne cocktail. This time it was inspired by the classic Hurricane. However, I also added a passion fruit jam as well as some Moscatel sherry just for good measure. Furthermore, this gives me the perfect excuse to review this rather new champagne.
Dry January – Whippoorwill
As promised, here comes my first non-alcoholic cocktail in 2022. I thought I would start with cocktails using tea. Every time I am creating a non-alcoholic cocktail, I am trying to replace the alcohol with another flavour-full ingredient. Besides coffee, tea also works very well here. In this case, I went for something tropical. If […]
Bavarian Smash – Slyrs Single Malt Fifty One
Obviously, I could not visit the Slyrs distillery, without creating a cocktail using one of their single malts. This is why I am presenting the Bavarian Smash to you today. It basically is a highproof version of my PX Jerez Smash. Nevertheless, because of the Slyrs 51, it is noticeably different.
House & Farm – Dry Fly Port Barrel Wheat Whiskey
After diving into rye whiskies some weeks ago, it is time to take a closer look at some other American whiskeys as well! In this case, it is all about an unconventional and therefore rather special whiskey. The Dry Fly Port Barrel Wheat Whisky is finished in huckleberry wine barrels. This is why, it is […]
Revised Mandarin Collins – Pierre Ferrand 1840 Cognac
The third and last drink in this little series of cognac cocktails is a highball I am planning on serving at my birthday party this year. Similar to the other two recipes it shows how versatile the most famous of French brandies is. On top of that I got to use one my favourite spirits […]