The Cucumber Basil Gimlet

Nothing like a summer cocktail in the winter...at least, a So Cal Winter. (Hey, please don't hate what you don't appreciate. As I write this, it's 84 degrees outside - in mid-January! Anyway, this recipe will whisk you right into the middle of summer with always-fresh cucumber and basil. The...

The Mint Julep

Have you ever been to the Deep South? If not, here's a recipe to get you there without a plane ticket. This is a classic cocktail from the south - great for the summer! The julep first got its start as a medicinal concoction used to settle the stomach. As...

The Classic Whiskey Sour

This indeed is a classic cocktail. Bourbon, by definition, is a strong, stiff spirit distilled from grain and corn. Done as a sour (a class of basic cocktails involving sweet and sour), the bourbon is softened a bit with sweetness brought forward. This is great for non whiskey drinkers as...

The Classic Bloody Mary

If you want a “healthy” cocktail, this is as close as it gets. No, seriously hear me out before you close this window. It’s got all the goodies you find in tomato juice: Lycopene, Vitamin C, electrolytes. And depending on the ingredients you use, you can get this up to...

The Mint Mojito

This is our most popular drink requested by clients as one of the signature menu drinks to serve at events. And for good reason, this drink is simple, clean, refreshing and super easy to drink. It’s also easily mocktail-able so kids can get in on the yummy, minty, lime-ade-y goodness....

The Rosemary Smoked Old Fashioned

Each and every time I visit a new city, I find myself Yelping for the local Speakeasy-style bar. Why? I'm a craft cocktail kind of guy. I love to see bartenders build drinks, maybe throw a little flair in there, but really implement real and authentic, natural ingredients into their...