Kitchen Swagger | Mixology
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Kitchen Swagger | Mixology
4y ago
Maraschino liqueur is a unique cherry-flavored spirit made from sour Marasca cherries. It’s clear, slightly sweet, and found in many classic and Prohibition-Era cocktails. Luxardo is the most well-known cherry liqueur brand and my personal recommendation should you decide to embark on this maraschino cocktail journey.
I think most people have heard of the classic Aviation cocktail, but how else can I use my Luxardo? Here are 5 awesome maraschino liqueur cocktails.
1. Aviation Cocktail
One of my all-time favorite classic cocktails from the early 1900’s. Gin, maraschino liqueur (cherr ..read more
Kitchen Swagger | Mixology
4y ago
This is not your college bar’s whiskey sour recipe. The thought of it still makes me queasy. sickly sweet sour mix and house whiskey. Nasty.
Whiskey Sour Ingredients
What’s in a real whiskey sour? Traditionally, it’s made with bourbon, fresh lemon juice, simple sugar, and sometimes egg white. The egg white serves as a frothy finishing texture that delivers so much more character to an otherwise straightforward cocktail.
The Cocktail’s History
The original whiskey sour appeared in 1862 in Jerry Thomas’ How to Mix Drinks. This cocktail did not contain egg whites. Egg whites actually ..read more
Kitchen Swagger | Mixology
4y ago
Whiskey, gin, vodka, rum, tequila, I’ve got everyone covered right here. Here are 15 of my favorite classic cocktails that are absolutely must-try libations. Before you jump in, here are a few tips on some tools and techniques you’ll need to make classic cocktails the right way.
1. Old Fashioned Cocktail
The Old Fashioned is a classic cocktail made with whiskey (bourbon), Angostura bitters, orange (or lemon) peel, and a muddled sugar cube. Unfortunately, this isn’t what you’ll get at 90% of restaurants and bars if you order one.
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2. Last Word Cocktail
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Kitchen Swagger | Mixology
4y ago
What is a French Martini?
The French martini is contemporary classic cocktail made with vodka, Chambord raspberry liqueur, and pineapple juice. It was created in the 1980’s in New York City and became really popular during that time. You can probably guess it’s a fruity cocktail with the raspberry and pineapple. It’s quite tropical and has a lot of depth, thanks to the Chambord liqueur.
luckily, you can easily tweak this cocktail to your liking by upping the anti on the vodka. Some like it sweeter, some like it more boozy. I think my variation is right down the middle. Not too sweet and ..read more
Kitchen Swagger | Mixology
4y ago
The perfect Manhattan cocktail, possibly my favorite cocktail and the greatest concoction of all time. There are few different stories behind how the Manhattan first originated, but I think it’s safe to say it is one of the five borough cocktails that came out of New York in the mid 1800’s. An amazing time for cocktails.
What is the Difference Between a Manhattan and a Perfect Manhattan?
Traditionally, a Manhattan is made with rye whiskey or bourbon, sweet vermouth, and bitters. The perfect manhattan is made with one unique difference, equal parts sweet and dry vermouth. For example, if ..read more
Kitchen Swagger | Mixology
4y ago
Raise your hand if this is you: I’ve been chugging Aperol Spritzes all summer and now I need a new cocktail to use Aperol in because I’m sick of spritzing all day err-day. Well there’s help for you.
The Paper Plane is a bourbon cocktail made with bourbon, amaro (bittersweet Italian Liqueur), Aperol (yes, that Aperol), and fresh lemon juice. It’s a citrusy cocktail most similar to the characteristics of a more bitter whiskey sour or sidecar—getting the citrus from the lemon and Aperol, along with a little sweetness from both the amaro and Aperol.
The Paper Plane is a modern day cocktail t ..read more
Kitchen Swagger | Mixology
5y ago
I love limoncello. It’s one of my favorite dessert liqueurs—boozy, citrusy, and a little sweet. Some may call it a lemon drop martini, which it almost is as it really uses the same raw ingredients at the end of the day.
The limoncello martini is a refreshing cocktail made with limoncello, vodka, fresh lemon juice, and fresh rosemary. You can of course buy limoncello or easily make your own.
Why are we adding more lemon and vodka? Well, limoncello is a strong and sometimes thick sipper, it’s not the right consistency for a martini, so we need to cut it with vodka and lemon juice. Yes, les ..read more
Kitchen Swagger | Mixology
5y ago
What is Honey Syrup?
Honey syrup is essentially simple syrup (sugar and water) made with equal parts honey and water (in place of sugar). It’s easier to make than simple syrup as the honey will very easily dissolve in warm water, unlike sugar.
Honey syrup is the perfect cocktail sweetener. I use it frequently in a few of my favorite cocktails. The Bee’s Knees may be the most widely known classic cocktail made with honey syrup. I also use it in my own Grand Marnier margarita. It’s a warmer and more flavorful way to sweeten a cocktail with a subtle honey kick.
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Kitchen Swagger | Mixology
5y ago
Ingredients in Bee’s Knees Cocktail
The bee’s knees cocktail is a Prohibition-Era drink made with gin, lemon juice, and honey syrup (honey and water). It’s a simple classic, sweetened with honey and balanced with citrus. It’s really refreshing and perfect for gin lovers.
Other than being a Prohibition-Era drink, I can’t seem to find anything about it other than the meaning behind the drink’s name—a nod to the time in history it originated. Bee’s knees is a 1900’s slang term for ‘the best’ or ‘awesome’ and of course inspired by the honey.
Simple homemade honey syrup.How to Make Honey S ..read more