Category Archives: creme de cacao

MxMo: Alma Negra & Malt Shop

Posted on August 21, 2016 by BoozeNerds

After a well deserved hiatus, Mixology Monday is back! This month’s theme comes from Adam of the Mr. Muddle blog. The theme this month is vinegar, which we’re very excited about. In Adam’s own words: For this month’s MxMo, let’s … Continue reading →

Posted in angostura bitters, balsamic vinegar, cocktail recipe, cognac, creme de cacao, grand marnier, Mixology Monday, rice vinegar, rice whiskey, simple syrup | Tagged alma negra cocktail recipe, malt shop cocktail recipe, Mixology Monday | Leave a comment

More Muddled Thinking

Posted on July 6, 2014 by BoozeNerds

As we discovered last week, muddling herbs and spices in spirit or not noticeably affects the flavor of the finished cocktail. This week, continuing with our current booze-related obsession, we’re experimenting with fruits and vegetables to see what difference (if any) we … Continue reading →

Posted in cachaca, creme de cacao, ginger liqueur, lemon juice, lime juice, mezcal, rye, Tasting Notes | Tagged bullet rye, del maguey mezcal, domaine de canton ginger liqueuer | Leave a comment

Chocolate Liqueurs

Posted on December 8, 2013 by BoozeNerds

This week, we thought we’d talk about the two options we use in place of regular creme de cacao. The usual commercial versions of that spirit tend to be overly sweet and not very chocolatey. So instead, we use Mud … Continue reading →