The Next Level of Homemade Drinks
On to the next drink in this little series on American Whiskey cocktails: This one features the Widow Jane Bourbon and I took inspiration from the classic Smash recipe. To be honest, I did not stray from the beaten path that far with this.
Pastis is quite the underappreciated ingredient. Ever since absinthe is wildly available again, Pastis, the herbal liqueur created to replace the mysterious ingredient, has been ekes out a niche existence. Yet, apart from the two famous brands, high quality liqueurs exist with an excellent value for money. Of course, you have to be a fan […]
There is a great trend for German distillers to produce their own rum. Yet, who says you have to distil it yourself? The folks behind Heimat Gin decided to use rum distilled in Guyana, for ageing and finishing in Germany. Since I am always looking for great blanco rums, I was eager to try the […]
It is nothing new, that the trend of barrel finishing has caught on with American whiskey. Of course, this practice is a sin in the eyes of bourbon and rye purists. In my personal opinion, I am fine with it as long as it is clearly stated and done to enhance the taste of an […]
I already reviewed the Tesla Sljivo six years ago. So, I thought it is again time to take a look at this Croatian plum eau de vie created in Frankfurt. Named after the famous Croatian inventor, the Tesla gives a traditional Croatian eau de vie a new look. On top of that, for a drink […]
I know, I complained a lot about new gins still being introduced to the market… Well, I resigned, I will just appreciate every new drop of gin as a contribution to the diversity of the gin world! In this case however, I am pretty excited to try this new bottle of gin for various reasons: […]
Are you fed up with all the bad Caipirinhas you have to gulp down while attending World Cup parties? Check out my variation for a more sophisticated cocktail that you can actually enjoy while watching your favorite team.
Need a drink to sip on hot summer days? Or do you just want to remind yourself of a warm summer on a cold winter’s day? Here is the right thing for you!
