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Ultimate Cocktail Book List – 65 Books to Complete Your Library

Ultimate Cocktail Book List – 65 Books to Complete Your Library

Whether you’re an experienced cocktail enthusiast of a beginner, this list of cocktial books is sure to help take your mixology to the next level!

Review: Klaris Clear Ice Maker

Review: Klaris Clear Ice Maker

A New Option for Craft Cocktail Ice I first became aware of the Klaris Clear Ice Maker when it was pre-launch in 2022. I don’t recall if it was an ad or a Google search that led me to Klaris, but I signed up to…

The Ultimate Cocktail Cherry Review (29 Products Reviewed)

The Ultimate Cocktail Cherry Review (29 Products Reviewed)

The most authoritative cocktail cherry review on the Internet. I’ve been an avid cocktail enthusiast for over 15 years. I’ve developed cocktail menus for restaurants and written published articles on cocktails. I’ve also judged several cocktail competitions with industry leaders including, David Wondrich, Paul Clarke, Camper English, and more. Here is my full review of 29 different cocktail cherries.

Seasons Change Cocktail – Aquavit and Peach are the Perfect Match

Seasons Change Cocktail – Aquavit and Peach are the Perfect Match

Occasionally, you stumble upon a surprising flavor combination that just works. Aquavit and peach couldn’t be on further ends of the flavor spectrum, but with the assistance of a few ingredients, it’s easy to bridge the gap.

Review: St. Agrestis Cherry Ratafia

Review: St. Agrestis Cherry Ratafia

Once again, St. Agrestis has released a liqueur that is unlike anything I’ve tasted. Their latest release, St. Agrestis Cherry Ratafia, is a limited bottling that is only available through their new members-only subscription, the Sinners + Saints Society. St. Agrestis is far from a…

Bananas Up – A Charanda Cocktail with the Essence of Banana and Kiss of Smoke

Bananas Up – A Charanda Cocktail with the Essence of Banana and Kiss of Smoke

When I developed this cocktail in 2020, I had just discovered Charanda—a sugarcane-based spirit distilled in Mexico. The bottle that I was specifically enjoying was Uruapan’s Charanda Blanco. This particular bottling is created through two distillation methods.

Holy Fizz – The Love Child of a Church and Ramos Gin Fizz

Holy Fizz – The Love Child of a Church and Ramos Gin Fizz

The Holy Fizz is one of those creative cocktail ideas that are often devised when you’re a few cocktails deep. This recipe re-imagines the Church cocktail as a fizz, resulting in the perfect sipper that’ll have you seeing the bottom of the glass too quickly.…