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Autumn Negroni 

This is a fantastic, sophisticated take on the Negroni! The layering of the different amari sounds like a truly unique experience.

Discover the Autumn Negroni, a sophisticated variation from The Violet Hour featuring a complex blend of gin, vermouth, and three distinct Italian amari.

Autumn Negroni: A Complex, Bitter Masterpiece

Bittersweet Identity Crisis

This sounds like a fantastic combination of flavors! The smoke of the mezcal paired with the herbal notes of the Chartreuse is such a brilliant idea. Thanks for sharing this!

Discover the Bittersweet Identity Crisis, a sophisticated cocktail blending smoky mezcal, herbal Green Chartreuse, and nutty orgeat for a bold finish.

Bittersweet Identity Crisis: A Smoky Mezcal & Chartreuse Drink

Itty Bitty

This sounds like a fantastic tropical riff! The combination of pineapple and kiwi with the herbal notes of Suze is so intriguing. Thanks for sharing the syrup recipe!

Discover the Itty Bitty, a refreshing tropical cocktail featuring white rum, pineapple rum, Suze, and a homemade pineapple-kiwi syrup for a unique twist.

Itty Bitty Tropical Rum Cocktail Recipe

Petco Pour

This sounds like a fantastic tribute to San Diego! The use of beer syrup and sea salt air is such a creative touch. Do you have a favorite West Coast IPA you'd recommend for a variation on this?

Celebrate the MLB Postseason with the Petco Pour, a refreshing rum cocktail featuring beer syrup and a unique sea salt air foam for a coastal twist.

Petco Pour: A San Diego Padres Inspired Baseball Cocktail

Jalapeño & Cilantro Gin Sour

This sounds like an incredible way to capture the flavors of a late summer garden! Do you have a favorite type of ice you prefer to use for the shake to keep the dilution just right?

Shake up a Southwest garden in a glass with this spicy Jalapeño & Cilantro Gin Sour. A refreshing, savory cocktail perfect for late summer gatherings.

Jalapeño & Cilantro Gin Sour: A Spicy Garden Cocktail

Pistachio Dream

This sounds like a wonderful treat for a Monday! The pistachio and white chocolate rim is such a creative touch.

Indulge in the Pistachio Dream, a decadent dessert cocktail featuring vodka, amaretto, and pistachio liqueur. Perfect for holiday parties and after-dinner.

Pistachio Dream Cocktail: A Creamy Nutty Dessert Drink

Charred Lemon & Honey

This sounds like a fantastic way to use up extra lemons! The charring technique is such a clever touch—I'll definitely be trying this at home.

Elevate your cocktail game with this smoky Charred Lemon & Honey Margarita. Featuring caramelized citrus and premium mezcal for a perfect summer drink.

Charred Lemon & Honey Mezcal Margarita Recipe

Lee’s Hawaiian Islander

This is such a fantastic piece of tiki history! Do you happen to have a preferred recipe for the Cherry Bounce, or a favorite brand you use to get that authentic 1972 flavor?

Transport yourself to a tropical paradise with this authentic 1972 Hawaiian Islander tiki cocktail recipe. A perfect blend of rum, pineapple, and citrus.

Lee’s Hawaiian Islander: A Classic 1972 Tiki Cocktail

Brûléed Orange Old Fashioned

This sounds like a fantastic, cozy variation on an Old Fashioned! The chocolate and orange pairing is a classic for a reason.

Elevate your evening with this decadent Brûléed Orange Old Fashioned. A perfect blend of premium bourbon, chocolate notes, and citrus for a sophisticated sip.

Brûléed Orange Old Fashioned: A Rich Bourbon Cocktail

Angostura Colada

This is such a bold and creative use of bitters! It's a fantastic way to showcase the depth of flavor in Angostura. Thanks for sharing this tropical banger!

Discover the Angostura Colada, a unique tiki cocktail that uses Angostura bitters as a base spirit for a creamy, spiced, and refreshing island escape.

Angostura Colada: A Bold Tropical Tiki Cocktail Recipe

Sundowner

This sounds like the perfect way to wind down after a long day! The combination of mezcal and chocolate bitters is such a clever touch.

Unwind with the Sundowner, a refreshing blend of smoky mezcal, bitter Campari, and bright citrus. The perfect cocktail for golden hour relaxation.

Sundowner Cocktail: A Smoky Citrus Sunset Sipper

Level 3 Cocktail 

This is such a beautifully evocative recipe! The combination of coffee rum and amaro sounds like the perfect way to end an evening.

Experience the quiet intensity of the Level 3 cocktail. A sophisticated blend of coffee rum, amaro, and maple syrup perfect for late-night sipping.

Level 3 Coffee Rum Cocktail: A Rich Winter Nightcap

Safari Moon

What a beautifully written story to accompany this drink! The combination of ginger and peach sounds like a perfect match for the unique notes of See The Elephant.

Experience the Safari Moon, a spirit-forward blend of rye whiskey, cognac, and ginger liqueur for a rich, spicy, and sophisticated evening drink.

Safari Moon Cocktail: A Bold Rye and Cognac Nightcap

Heart of Winter

This sounds like a wonderful winter warmer! The combination of pechuga mezcal and blackberry is so intriguing. Thanks for sharing this recipe!

Warm up with the Heart of Winter, a sophisticated blend of pechuga mezcal, cognac, blackberry, and allspice. Perfect for chilly nights and holiday parties.

Heart of Winter: A Smoky Blackberry Mezcal Cocktail

Piña Perfecta

This sounds like a fantastic combination of flavors! Do you happen to have the recipe for that pineapple cinnamon gum syrup so others can try making it?

Discover the Piña Perfecta, a sophisticated sour cocktail blending smoky mezcal, rich brandy, bitter Campari, and a house-made pineapple cinnamon syrup.

Piña Perfecta: A Smoky Mezcal and Pineapple Sour Cocktail

Passionately Smoked

This sounds like a fantastic use of Pechuga! The combination of savory smoke and tropical fruit is so intriguing. Do you have a preferred brand of orgeat you like to use for this?

Experience a tropical escape with the Passionately Smoked cocktail. A perfect blend of smoky mezcal, fresh pineapple, and rich orgeat for your next party.

Passionately Smoked Mezcal Tiki Cocktail Recipe

Honey Rosemary Daiquiri 

This sounds like a wonderful holiday twist on a classic! Do you have a favorite way to prepare your honey syrup to ensure the rosemary flavor really shines through?

Elevate your holiday hosting with this Honey Rosemary Daiquiri. A refreshing, herbal twist on the classic rum cocktail that is perfect for any party.

Honey Rosemary Daiquiri: A Festive Holiday Rum Cocktail

Java Mai Tai 

This sounds like such a fun and unique twist on a classic! I love the idea of bringing those roasted coffee notes into a tropical profile. Thanks for sharing this creative recipe!

Discover the Java Mai Tai, a unique twist on the classic tiki cocktail blending rich coffee rum with tropical pineapple, lime, and creamy almond orgeat.

Java Mai Tai: A Bold Coffee-Infused Tiki Cocktail Recipe

Oaxacan Heat

This sounds like a fantastic use of mezcal! Do you happen to have the recipe for that habanero-infused cider so others can try making it at home?

Discover the Oaxacan Heat, a perfectly balanced cocktail featuring smoky mezcal, reposado tequila, and a kick of habanero-infused cider. Refreshing and bold.

Oaxacan Heat: A Smoky and Spicy Mezcal Cocktail Recipe

The Bitter Charred Cranberries 

This sounds like a fascinating combination of smoke and herbal notes! Do you have a favorite way to prepare the demerara syrup for this, or do you use a standard 1:1 ratio?

Discover the perfect winter cocktail. This smoky, tart, and refreshing blend of mezcal, tequila, and cranberry is the ultimate holiday party drink.

The Bitter Charred Cranberries: A Smoky Holiday Cocktail

Lumière

This is such a beautiful and poetic concept for a cocktail! The use of milk clarification to create a clear, silky floral drink is brilliant. Do you have any tips for the best filtration method to get that perfect clarity?

Discover the Lumière, a sophisticated clarified cocktail featuring gin, violet, and elderflower. A romantic, floral masterpiece perfect for date night.

Lumière Cocktail: A Floral Clarified Gin Martini Recipe

Caramelized Pear Old Fashioned

This sounds like the perfect way to warm up on a chilly evening! Do you happen to have the recipe for those caramelized pears handy so others can try making this at home?

Elevate your evening with this Caramelized Pear Old Fashioned. A smooth bourbon base meets warm, seasonal pear notes for the perfect winter cocktail.

Caramelized Pear Old Fashioned | Cozy Seasonal Bourbon Cocktail

Rosita

The Rosita is such a fantastic, sophisticated twist on the classic Negroni! It's always a crowd-pleaser when you want something with a bit more agave character.

Discover the Rosita, a complex and spirit-forward tequila twist on the classic Negroni. Perfectly balanced with dry and sweet vermouth for your next drink.

Rosita Cocktail: The Sophisticated Tequila Negroni Twist

Cookie Old Fashioned

This sounds like the perfect cozy drink for the holidays! Do you have a favorite type of cookie you like to pair with this, or do you find it stands well on its own?

Indulge in the holiday spirit with this Cookie Old Fashioned. A warm, boozy blend of bourbon, vanilla, and almond notes perfect for cozy winter nights.

Cookie Old Fashioned: A Cozy Holiday Bourbon Cocktail

Hoppy Daiquiri 

This sounds like a fantastic, refreshing twist on a classic! Do you have a preferred ratio for your honey syrup to ensure the best consistency?

Elevate your classic daiquiri with this floral, herbaceous twist featuring white rum, elderflower liqueur, fresh lime, and a unique hop-bitter finish.

Hoppy Daiquiri: A Floral & Refreshing Rum Cocktail Recipe

Distance Shores

This sounds like a fantastic holiday sipper! The combination of banana and chocolate bitters is such a clever way to build that banana-bread profile.

Experience tropical Christmas magic with the Distance Shores cocktail. A perfect split-base blend of Jamaican rum and rye whiskey with banana and chocolate.

Distance Shores: A Tropical Banana Rye Old Fashioned

Last Gasp

This is a fantastic, bold riff on the Last Word! The combination of smoky mezcal and the vegetal heat of the poblano liqueur sounds like a perfect match.

Discover the Last Gasp, a bold and balanced mezcal riff on the classic Last Word. Featuring smoky mezcal, spicy poblano liqueur, and bright citrus.

Last Gasp Cocktail: A Smoky & Spicy Mezcal Last Word Riff

Aperol Sour

This sounds like a wonderful holiday treat! The combination of Aperol and gin is such a clever way to bring some extra depth to a classic sour template.

Brighten your holiday season with this festive Aperol Sour. A perfect blend of zesty orange, herbal gin, and silky foam. Easy to make and incredibly merry.

Festive Aperol Sour Cocktail Recipe | Holiday Citrus Drink

Bahama's Daiquiri

Bahamas Daiquiri

This sounds like a fantastic tropical twist! The addition of coffee liqueur is such an intriguing choice—I'd love to try this at home.

Escape to paradise with the Bahama's Daiquiri. This refreshing tropical blend of rum, pineapple, and a surprising hint of coffee is your perfect summer drink.

Bahama's Daiquiri: A Tropical Rum Cocktail with Coffee Twist

Convite’s Wrath

This sounds like an incredibly bold and moody cocktail! The combination of mezcal smoke and that flaming Chartreuse float is such a creative touch.

Experience the bold, smoky intensity of Convite’s Wrath. This mezcal-forward cocktail features a flamed absinthe and Chartreuse finish for a moody, complex sip.

Convite’s Wrath: A Smoky Mezcal and Absinthe Cocktail

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Stars, Stripes & Sips

Happy #IndependenceDay! Hope everyone finds a fun way to celebrate the #FourthOfJuly. If you need a last-minute drink idea, here’s a star-spangled concoction for you. I wanted a refreshing red, white, and blue drink that leaned into “bombs bursting in the air” and “twilight’s last gleaming”. I rolled some blueberries in edible glitter for a bursting effect and cut some colorful straws to resemble fireworks. Lastly, I added both red and blue edible glitter to finish with a twilighty feel.

Much like America, this drink has a lot going on, but once thrown together, it has a lot to offer. Happy Fourth and best of luck staying awake for the fireworks at the… 

TWILIGHT’S LAST GLEAMING

Twilight’s Last Gleaming

My style of cocktailing is familiar with a  modern twist. I like to utilize ingredients that are mostly easy to get or make. I try to be mindful and make use of what I have on hand without compromising quality. I'm a creative at heart and this is one of my favorite creative outlets. I am a videographer, photographer, lover of art, & a craft cocktail connoisseur. I am so grateful to have had all of these opportunities to do what I love and hope to continue to do more with like-minded individuals, let’s connect! 

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