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Aperol
A couple weeks ago we played around with Campari. This week we’re playing around with its cousin, Aperol. Much like Campari, Aperol is a bitter herbal Italian aperitif. That said, it has its own unique characteristics that make it another must-have in … Continue reading
Posted in aperol, passionfruit puree, sparkling wine, sweet vermouth, white rum
Tagged Aperol, subgenius cocktail recipe
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Ginger Beer/Ale Moscow Mule comparison
We recently received some complimentary Moscow Mule mugs from Buxxu. (See our Samples policy for what it means that we’re talking about them). With that as an excuse, we decided to try some different ginger beers/ales in a Moscow Mule … Continue reading
Campari: A Milanese Belle with a Bite
Strong bitter-sweet liqueurs are often welcome additions to cocktails, and we use them frequently. Chartreuse brings welcome herbal notes, maraschino brings cherry and almond flavors, and Campari brings deep vegetal bitterness balanced with a fruity, almost candy sweetness. It’s this … Continue reading
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Tagged negroni cocktail recipe, pomme de sud cocktail recipe
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MxMo: Past Curfew
It’s Mixology Monday time again. This month’s theme comes from Whitney over at Tipicular Fixin’s (love that name 😉 ) and it’s called Drink of Shame (said in an appropriate movie preview voice). In Whitney’s words: So, you’re a certified, … Continue reading
Posted in aged peach brandy, Cointreau, lime bitters, peach liqueur
Tagged Mixology Monday, past curfew cocktail recipe
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White Rum
We have to admit, we often use gold rum above white rum in our cocktails, as it generally has a richer, sweeter flavor. That said, a lot of cocktails specifically call for white rum, and in warmer weather its lighter, … Continue reading
Kamikaze Orange Liqueur Variants
Last week’s post was all about iterating on an existing recipe. This week, we decided to talk about one of the other things we like to experiment with here at Booze Nerds HQ, trying different types of the same ingredient. We … Continue reading
Posted in curacao, lime juice, orange liqueur, triple sec, vodka
Tagged kamikaze cocktail recipe
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Iterations
When we find a drink we like, we like to iterate on it by sticking with the same flavors but playing with ingredients or proportions. It’s a great exercise to help you learn more about exactly why you liked the … Continue reading
Shaken vs. Stirred
This week we decided to look at the difference of shaking vs. stirring a drink. The accepted wisdom is that anything with fruit juice should be shaken and anything clear should be stirred. We’ve always assumed that this is for … Continue reading
Teeling Irish Whiskey
We recently received a bottle of Teeling Small Batch Irish whiskey. (See our Samples policy to understand what it means that we’re featuring it). What sets it apart for us and makes it interesting is that it’s aged in rum barrels. … Continue reading
MxMo: Don’t Call Us Old Fashioned
It’s time again for Mixology Monday. This month’s theme, Call Me Old Fashioned, comes from Laura over at Sass and Gin: The Old Fashioned is the original “cock tail,” dating to the early 1800′s. In this humble bartender’s opinion, it is … Continue reading
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