Tag: craft cocktail

Mix it Up Monday: Whiskey Paloma

Whiskey Paloma with blood orange slice garnish in a tall glass with ice.

Whiskey Paloma

If you spend any time on our site or visit our Instagram, you probably know that I prefer my whiskey neat. However, sipping whiskey when it’s grotesquely hot outside doesn’t give me the summer vibes I seek. What I want is a cold, fruity, and refreshing cocktail.… Read the rest “Mix it Up Monday: Whiskey Paloma”

Mix it up Monday: Citrus Sage Julep

Sage bitters add complexity to the simple julep.

The calendar says it is still winter, but we have had a series of warm days in Colorado. The warmer temperatures have us looking forward to spring nights sitting by the campfire. Or at least sitting on our deck and enjoying a refreshing cocktail.… Read the rest “Mix it up Monday: Citrus Sage Julep”

Mix it up Monday: Lemon Whiskey Mojito

A simple Lemon Mojito.

A mojito is a Cuban cocktail traditionally made from rum, sugar, mint, lime, and soda water. It is one of my favorite cocktails, so it was only a matter of time before we started experimenting with whiskey instead of rum as the base spirit.… Read the rest “Mix it up Monday: Lemon Whiskey Mojito”

Mix It Up Monday: Honey Maple Old Fashioned

Honey Maple Old Fashioned ready for sipping.

The old-fashioned is a classic whiskey cocktail served in most places you can get a cocktail. The resurgent popularity of whiskey over the past decade has inspired bartenders and mixologists to experiment with ways to spice up this simple cocktail.… Read the rest “Mix It Up Monday: Honey Maple Old Fashioned”

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