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The Kentucky Derby horse race is this Saturday and I'm putting together the classic cocktail for the occasion: The Mint Julep. The drink begins with a base of fresh mint leaves which are gently muddled with granulated sugar. Next, a sturdy pour of one of my favorite spirits, Bulleit Bourbon. The...
Spring is in the air and Red Rocks concert season is upon us! This amazing natural amphitheater is only about 20 minutes away from my house in Denver and it’s one of the best places to enjoy live music and take in the natural beauty of Colorado.
My friends and I love making a Red Rocks...
In honor of this week’s episode of The Wine Ship Podcast with my guest Sam James Jr., creator of Barprints Online Mixology Mastery Course, I thought I’d share this special seasonal cocktail preparation. It was Sam’s course that helped me hone my bartending skills and get to a...
Like cooking, mixology is more than just following a recipe. It’s about having the right tools and techniques. It’s about understanding the flavors and intensity of the ingredients being used and how each interacts with the others. It’s about glassware and ice – shape and...
Any cocktail involving an egg white makes us smile...
Combine it with one of our favorite spirits, Empress 1908 Gin, and you're in for a very special treat. Few brands are as mounthwateringly Instagrammable as this one! The cocktails you can create range in color from deep violet to...
