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BSS Original: Oaxacan Blossom

What if you take an Old Fashioned and replace the rye with tequila? Sounds like a bad hangover waiting…
Drinks
BSS Original: Bilbo’s Garden

Our resident photographer, Anthony Di Virgilio, doesn’t often get opportunities to create his own cocktail recipes. That’s because he’s…

1 month ago by bitter.sweet.spirit • Ginger Lemon Shandy • @adv .food.drinks ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ▫️½ pint @stambroisebiere Apricot Beer ▫️½ pint ginger beer ▫️2 oz lemon juice ▫️4 dashes of ginger lemon bitters ▫️stir in pint glass with ice ▫️garnish: mint sprig ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
3 weeks ago by bitter.sweet.spirit • Clover Club • @adv .food.drinks ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ▫️1 ½ oz @hendricksgin ▫️½ oz @stgermaindrinks Elderflower ▫️½ oz lemon juice ▫️¾ oz raspberry syrup ▫️egg white ▫️add to shaker with ice & shake ▫️strain out ice & shake again ▫️double-strain into coupe ▫️garnish: raspberries & cranberry bitters ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
5 days ago by bitter.sweet.spirit • Thyme Collins • @adv .food.drinks ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ▫️1 ½ oz gin ▫️¾ oz lemon juice ▫️¾ oz thyme syrup ▫️add to shaker with ice & shake ▫️strain into ice-filled Collins glass ▫️top with club soda ▫️garnish: thyme sprig ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
2 weeks ago by bitter.sweet.spirit • Forest of Naxos • @adv .food.drinks ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ @manokard was inspired by his recent trips to #Greece to create a unique recipe that’s great for the warm weather. It highlights Kitron, a liqueur produced from the citron tree found only on the island of Naxos. Sweet, lemony, and herbal, it may make you book a trip to the island. [full post: bittersweetspirit.ca] ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ▫️1 ½ oz @skinos_mastiha_spirit ▫️½ oz Vallindras Green Kitron ▫️½ oz lemon juice ▫️3 dashes @tsbitters Mint Bitters ▫️add to ice-filled shaker & shake ▫️strain into Collins glass ▫️top with club soda ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
2 days ago by bitter.sweet.spirit • Breakfast in Bed • @adv .food.drinks ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ▫️1 oz gin ▫️1 oz @licor43global ▫️¾ oz orange juice ▫️¼ oz lemon juice ▫️¼ oz simple syrup ▫️1 egg white ▫️add to shaker & dry shake ▫️add ice & shake again ▫️double-strain into coupe ▫️garnish: cranberry bitters ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
1 month ago by bitter.sweet.spirit • Mano's Bite • @adv .food.drinks ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ @branwright is done waiting for spring. Even the smallest hint of the warmer season brings reassurance, so he put together a recipe to help it get here faster. [full post: bittersweetspirit.ca] ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Cocktail ▫️1 ½ oz vodka ▫️¾ oz strawberry-grapefruit shrub ▫️2 dashes peychaud’s bitters ▫️add to shaker & shake ▫️strain into rocks glass ▫️top with club soda ▫️garnish: grapefruit peel & mint ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Strawberry-Grapefruit Shrub ▫️ ½ pink grapefruit ▫️4-5 strawberries ▫️½ cup sugar ▫️½ cup apple cider vinegar ▫️½ cup water ▫️add fruit to pot & middle ▫️add remaining ingredients & combine
1 month ago by bitter.sweet.spirit • Manhattan • @adv .food.drinks ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ▫️2 oz rye or bourbon ▫️1 oz sweet vermouth ▫️2 dashes Angostura bitters ▫️add to stirring glass & stir ▫️strain into rocks glass ▫️garnish: Maraschino cherries ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
4 weeks ago by bitter.sweet.spirit • Smoke on the Water • @adv .food.drinks ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Give a warm welcome to the newest member of the blog - @petegouvats ! Peter’s first official recipe demonstrates his creativity and love of all things cocktail. Smoky notes of whisky paired with hints of grapefruit and cardamom make this drink a true gem, just like Peter. Keep an eye on him - this kid’s going places! [full post: bittersweetspirit.ca] ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ▫️2 oz blended whiskey ▫️¼ oz @laphroaig Quarter Cask Whisky ▫️¾ oz grapefruit juice ▫️¾ oz honey & cardamom syrup ▫️rinse coupe with Laophraig Whisky ▫️combine remaining in shaker with ice ▫️shake
2 months ago by bitter.sweet.spirit • Bicicletta • ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ▫️2 oz dry white wine ▫️2 oz @campariofficial ▫️add to ice-filled wine glass ▫️stir ▫️top with club soda ▫️garnish: twist ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
3 weeks ago by bitter.sweet.spirit • Blood and Sand • @adv .food.drinks ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ @mprovenz1015 brings us this classic from the 1922 film of the same name. Featured in The Savoy Cocktail Book, it’s sweet, boozy, and very appropriately named. [full post: bittersweetspirit.ca] ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ▫️¾ oz Scotch Whiskey ▫️¾ oz Sweet Vermouth ▫️¾ oz Cherry Heering ▫️¾ oz blood orange juice ▫️add to shaker with ice & shake ▫️strain into chilled coupe ▫️garnish: blood orange wheel ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
1 week ago by bitter.sweet.spirit • Gin & Tonic • @adv .food.drinks ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ▫️2 oz @tanqueraygin No. 10 ▫️½ oz lime juice ▫️add to rocks glass ▫️top with @drinkfentimans Tonic Water ▫️stir lightly ▫️garnish: & ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
1 week ago by bitter.sweet.spirit • The Luigi • @adv .food.drinks ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ▫️1 oz gin ▫️1 oz dry vermouth ▫️½ oz Cointreau ▫️1 oz fresh tangerine juice ▫️1 tsp grenadine ▫️add to shaker & shake ▫️double-strain into chilled coupe ▫️garnish: sprig of thyme ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

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BSS Original: Oaxacan Blossom

BSS Original: Bilbo’s Garden