I Appear Missing – Pomatium Gin
The Pomatium Gin comes from the Domaine du Coquerel which usually produces Calvados. Since, it is apple and pear flavoured, it seemed like a perfect fit to pair with a lilac syrup.
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Agave Month ’25 – La Perla
I know that I am too late for agave month 2025 with this tequila cocktail. Nevertheless, I want to present the La Perla to you. It took ages for me to get around to mix the drink, but I was lacking the pear liqueur for a few years. Now that I have a high-quality one, […]
Once Again – Scheibel Blackcurrant Rum
I do enjoy the spritis from Scheibel’s ‘Alte Zeit’ range quite much. Yet, there liqueurs are where they really shine! In this case, I came up with a sparkling wine cocktail using their whisky as well as the new Blackcurrant Rum.
The Ultimate Eau de Vie Glasses Guide II
It’s been a while since I tried different glasses for eau de vies. So, here is an update on which glass works for which fruit spirit. I tried eighteen different glasses with six different eau de vies. All in all, there were some surprises, but also some obvious discoveries.
The Pearl – Scheibel Williams
On with my little series on eau de vie cocktails. This time I again was inspired by the Flavor Bible to come up with this Old-Fashioned variation. Since pears go well with cinnamon and balsamic vinegar, I thought I just throw those three things together. Apart from that we also take a look at the […]
New Romancers – Balis Ananas Minze
There is an ever growing market for high-quality lemonade. Sometimes you just want something refreshing and tasty without alcohol. Yet, on other occasions you crave a special mixer for your spirit of choice. In this case, the Balis Drinks are perfect for both. This is why I took a closer look on all three flavours […]
The Ultimate Eau de Vie Glasses Guide
When it comes to whiskey, you probably know that the best glass for enjoying your favourite malt looks very different from what is commonly perceived as a whiskey glass. However, when it comes to eau de vies things start to look grimmer. If you ask for an eau de vie in a regular dive-bar, you […]
Ages of Man – The Ascaim Distillery
I already shared my tasting notes on the Ascaim Distillery Quince Gin. However, today I want to take a closer look at the distillery and their products. Therefore, I created two completely different drinks which both have in common that they are a great combination of juniper notes and eau de vies. On top of […]
The Soul Serene – Cihuatán Sahumerio
Usually I mix Tiki drinks in February during Tiki Month. However, if you have a special rum to review it just comes natural to create a Tiki style cocktail. Especially, when a cinnamon eau de vie also stands around. Let us find out, how the El Salvadorian rum pairs with cinnamon, pears and mango for […]
White Williams Negroni – Luxardo Bitter Bianco
This is another drink that is part of my on-going obsession with the Negroni cocktail. Especially, the White Negroni has won me over completely. So, when I had the chance to try another white bitter liqueur, the Luxardo Bitter Bianco, I just had to make a riff on this modern classic! So, let us see […]