If you're craving a cocktail that’s bold, intriguing, and full of character, look no further than the Lion’s Tail. This whiskey-based drink seamlessly combines the rich, smoky depth of bourbon with the spicy warmth of...

Dust off your watering can, because it's time to seriously consider growing your own cocktail garden.   We recently picked up a copy of Cocktails, Mocktails and Garnishes from the Garden by Katie Stryjewski (aka...

Peach season is here and we couldn't wait to whip up this refreshing cocktail with just four easy ingredients.   We recommend making your syrup at home if possible using fresh, muddled ripe peaches. Throw...

The mint julep has been the official drink of the Kentucky Derby since 1939, but its history dates back much further. According to Woodford Reserve's master distiller, Chris Morris, centuries ago there was an Arabic...

Here is one that’s easy and boozy to get your mind to far off places. Made from scratch in 1957 by the great Harry Yee at the Hawaiian Village Hotel in Waikiki. Harry is known...

Created by Simone Goldberg at Narcissa in NYC who described it as “Kind of a Boulevardier meets an herbal Mai Tai”, this cocktail had everyone in the Elevated Craft Crew buzzing to try it when it...

Happy Repeal Day! On December 5th, 1933, Franklin Roosevelt repealed the 18th ammendment that prohibited the production and consumption of alcohol in the United States for thirteen long years. Prohibision was intended to curb the...

Embrace the holiday spirit with the velvety indulgence of eggnog by making your own batch this season! The festive elixir inspired by Alton Brown’s own recipe, is a symphony of rich flavors and warm nostalgia,...

Introducing The Eel Charmer, a tantalizing elixir that's destined to captivate your taste buds and lull your senses into a state of blissful enchantment.With this cocktail in hand, you'll find yourself captivated by its spellbinding...

This is the perfect highball for the cooler Fall and Winter months. With its warm, comforting flavors, this cocktail will become a fast favorite!

My mother loved a cocktail with orange juice. The Fuzzy Navel and Screwdriver were her popular orders, but her favorite was The Madras. A combination of cranberry juice, orange juice, vodka, and a lime wedge...

The Kentucky Maid was created in 2005 by industry heavyweight Sam Ross. It's a subtle riff on another cocktail of his from 2004, the London Maid (aka Old Maid), where he substitutes bourbon in place...

The Cardboard Plane was created by Jason O'Bryan at The Lion's Share in San Diego, CA. It's one of his favorite originals and it shares a few similarities to Sam Ross' Paper Plane, although this...

It has been a year since I last saw my dad alive. We spent a week together in Arizona just talking about everything and nothing at all. He was tired, thin, uncomfortable but he never...

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I don’t have a favorite cocktail. That being said, I do have “go-to” cocktails that just make me happy. The Paper Plane always makes me smile and is so easy to make. Most basic bars...

Bourbon's mellow barrel-aged flavors are a perfect match to stone fruit character of Liber & Co.'s Almond Orgeat Syrup and Luxardo's Maraschino liqueur.

This week we are shaking up the Iron Ranger from master mixologist Erick Castro. The ​​high-proof bourbon sets a bold tone for this tropical refresher. Erick says, “The inspiration came from the fact that you...

Combining the traditional charm of the classic Old Fashioned with an audacious twist of flavors, this cocktail is designed to satiate your thirst for innovation and sophistication. Imagine the depth of bourbon, the unique richness...

Beat the heat with this Southern classic.

Take this beloved sour and bring it up a notch with bourbon whiskey and gum syrup.

For this week's Friday Buzz, we present The Conference. This is a split-base cocktail that was created by Brian Miller at Death & Company in New York City. It uses the classic Old Fashioned template...

For this week's Friday Buzz, we present Cure For Pain. Brian Miller crafted this variation of the Boulevardier in 2009 to honor the frequent patron of Death & Co, Anthony Sarnicola. This smooth and sweet...