What's all the buzz about? Well, let us tell you about the birds and the Bee's Knees. This cocktail is a timeless classic that's as refreshing on a warm summer evening as it is cozy...

Today we’re thrilled to celebrate one of the bar scene's all-time favorites: the Dirty Martini. And to help you whip up this classic, we’ve just launched our sleekest and most premium product to date: the...

We love a gin fizz, and today's recipe – elevated with Spiced Chai Syrup – is no exception.Start with your preferred gin and build your cocktail with freshly squeezed lemon juice and egg white. If...

Inspired by the classic Collins cocktail – comprised of spirit, sugar and citrus – today's tipple takes things up an autumnal notch with notes of pear and ginger.Early iterations of the Tom Collins are attributed...

We’re rolling out the imaginary red carpet for this week’s recipe: the 20th Century cocktail. Named after the luxury express passenger train that connected New York City and Chicago from 1902 to 1967, this drink...

If you're a fan of delicious and well-balanced gin cocktails, this one's for you. We came across this pretty pink drink on various Instagram accounts (original source unknown) and just had to try it out...

Today's cocktail is truly a treat for the senses and a unique take on the classic Swizzle found on many tiki bar menus around the world. Created by Ryan Lotz at Shore Leave in Boston,...

The Sunflower is a creation of well known bartender Sam Ross. A simple variation on the classic Corpse Reviver #2 - substituting Elderflower liqueur in place of the original Lillet or Cocchi Americano.Sam Ross is...

Today's cocktail is a riff on the Arigato Sour, inspired by the recipe published in The Japanese Art of the Cocktail by Masahiro Urushido and Michael Anstendig. The drink was created by the author's friend,...

Crafted with precision and passion, the Violet Blueberry Gin Sour transcends ordinary libations, offering an enchanting journey for your taste buds. Dive into a symphony of flavors as delicate floral notes dance harmoniously with the...

A tropical riff on a Bees Knees, using Liber & Co.'s Pineapple Gum Syrup and honey gin.

The history of vintage drinks is fascinating, and the "sling" is no exception. A precursor to the cocktail, slings featured spirit, water, sugar, bitters, and were likely used for medicinal purposes in the early 1800s....

I was going to make a Cosmopolitan but went to the store, was distracted by snacks and bought everything except cranberry juice.I’m not mad about it because this cocktail is killer!This was created by the...

My first Oscar Wilde read was The Picture of Dorian Gray. It is a tale of vanity, cruelty, and morality that terrified and intrigued me. Oscar Wilde was a vain man so I wonder if...

What do you do when you come across a bitter berry? Turn it into booze, of course.Grown on blackthorn shrubs throughout the British countryside, sloes — small, round, plum-like fruit — date back to the...

Developed in Brooklyn, New York at the Nitehawk Cinema by Director of Beverages, Jen Marshall, The Lumiere was inspired by the Oscar-nominated film, Hugo. Though the film didn’t win that year’s Best Picture Award, it...

Created by Nashville bar owner Ben Clemons, El Chapo is a refreshing alternative to the Aperol Spritz, subbing beer for bubbles. Specifically, grapefruit radler from Stiegl, Austria's leading privately owned brewery.A radler combines real fruit...

We're big fans of passion fruit in our cocktails (and beers!), so naturally we were excited to discover the Empress of Passion – a recipe by Empress 1908 Gin featuring their Indigo elixir that incorporates...

Inspired by The Blackbird, a light riff on a bramble, and topped with a healthy bunch of mint. This Redbird cocktail subs the original blackberries for Liber & Co.'s Raspberry Gum Syrup.

Inspired by the signature cocktail at the Asian Post Office restaurant in Stockholm, today’s concoction will be one of the more interesting recipes you’ve tried in a while. Affectionately referred to as “the green one”...

Everyone has been talking about Taylor Swift’s favorite cocktail, the French Blonde. It’s a solid cocktail and approachable for even the most casual gin drinker. Me being me, I decided to give this popular drink...

I grew up in a football house. My mother was a major Cleveland Browns fan as was her entire side of the family. They had season tickets on the 50 yard line at the old...

Elevate your cocktail experience with a tantalizing fusion of flavors in a Blackberry Sage Smash Martini. Crafted to perfection, this sophisticated libation marries the sweetness of ripe blackberries with the earthy undertones of fresh sage,...

Like many Prohibition-era cocktails, the Pink Lady has an ambiguous history where its invention was likely a solution to the cheap gin that marked the age; the addition of other ingredients such as lemon juice...

A simple name for a simply delicious little gin sour.

Created by Leo Robitschek for the Nomad Hotel in NYC, Paris is Burning brings the sweetness of the pineapple and smokiness of the mezcal together to make an incredibly balanced  cocktail while the subtle botanicals of...

This cocktail is a refreshing tropical twist on the classic G&T featuring Shaker & Spoon's banana-pandan syrup.   Wondering what pandan tastes like? Pandan leaves have a naturally sweet taste and soft aroma. Its flavor is...

A simple sour can be so different with the right base spirit. The 1934 Cosmo hits its stride with a complex and floral gin. Grab a bottle whose botanicals include multiple berries and flowers. We'd...

A large format version of the classic champagne cocktail. A light, delicious drink for a party, we especially love serving this at holiday gatherings. This recipe makes 12 servings.

Introducing the Sabot – a symphony of sophistication in every sip. Crafted with precision and infused with audacity, this concoction is more than a drink; it's a rendezvous with refined rebellion. Built upon the timeless...

This cocktail pre-dates Tiki, created sometime in the 1910’s at the legendary Raffle’s Hotel in Singapore by Ngiam Tong Boon. It has made its way on to tiki menus starting in the 1930’s with a...

Inspired by a Tiki classic that was created by Victor Bergeron in the 1940s, the original cocktail earned a reputation as the Long Island Iced Tea of Tiki. You can be sure that this Smugglers...

While I love coffee, I have a real passion for tea. There are so many variations that almost anyone can find a flavor profile that fits their palate. Earl Grey tea is one of my...

The Last Word was created in the early 1920s at the Detroit Athletic Club. The cocktail was only popular for a few decades and was later published by Ted Saucier in his 1951 book, Bottom's...

My favorite nightgown as a child was this silky blue number with white lace across the bodice. I wore it to bed almost every night, except when it was in the wash. One night after...

While rumors abound about its origin, drink historian David Wondrich traces the Southside’s beginnings to an evolution of the Mint Julep made at Snedecor’s Tavern on Long Island (A tavern which in turn had its...

With Negroni Week just around the corner (Sept 18-24), you can get ahead of the game by pre-batching this classic cocktail. All it takes is a little bit of advance planning and you can have...

The Cloister originated in 1971 where it was first featured in the Playboy Bartender’s Guide. Gin is combined with Yellow Chartreuse, a honeyed herbal liqueur, and a flavourful combination of citrus. Jim Meehan adapted the...

Robin Seton Karides writes, "I used to love having tea parties with my teddy bear and dolls in our back yard. My mom got me a little porcelain tea set that came in a tiny...

Created by Marcovaldo Dionysos for Smuggler’s Cove in San Francisco, CA, this cocktail was named after the state fish of Hawaii. The Humu is a beautiful reef triggerfish and could be pretty vicious if you...

The Negroni is a classic way to open the meal as it's bittersweet flavor helps to cleanse your palate.Here's a fun version created by Elevated Craft Crew member, Kristina J, with grapefruit and cocchi instead...

Posted by Elevated Craft Crew member Tehmina Y.It was first mixed in 1888 by Henry Charles “Carl” Ramos at the Imperial Cabinet Saloon in New Orleans. Originally called The New Orleans Fizz, the cocktail became...

Fruity and herbal, your gin and juice just got an upgrade.

Imagine a sun-kissed orchard where juicy peaches ripen under the gentle caress of warm summer breezes. Picture delicate lavender sprigs swaying in harmony, their intoxicating fragrance mingling with the air. Within this idyllic setting, we...

A bright, citrusy gin sour that's balanced by warm undertones of roasted almonds and spicy bitters.

One of the earliest cocktails, it's refreshing in its simplicity.

In this week's Friday Buzz email we present to you the Pear Ginger Smash. This fall-inspired recipe and beautiful garnish are sure to spark some cocktail creativity.

For this week's Friday Buzz, we present The Bee's Zen Garden. This is a riff on the classic Bee's Knees with the addition of Matcha Tea and Elderflower liqueur which adds a bit more complexity...

In honor of National Cocktail Day, we're excited to share a special recipe with you - the Sloe & Spice Sling. This delightful libation perfectly blends the flavors of pre-spring and lingering winter, with notes...

This week we bring you two variations on the classic Gin & Tonic. Every element within the glass plays a vital role in crafting a gin and tonic. A particular tonic may complement and bring...

This week, we're repurposing that Orgeat from last week's Mai Tai and introducing passion fruit to make another tiki classic: the Saturn. Tracing its origins back to the 1960s, the Saturn Cocktail is a classic...

We are calling all Negroni enthusiasts and skeptics alike! This collaboration produced a game-changer: a tantalizing blend of strawberry's sweetness, basil's herbal allure, and Campari's signature bitterness. Embrace the twist, savor the harmony, and let...