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Classic Cocktail: Hurricane

While the Sazerac is the official cocktail of New Orleans , the Hurricane ranks high among the most popular…
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Tiki Classic: The Zombie

The zombie is a quintessential Tiki classic. It’s the most identifiable Tiki cocktail aside from the universally popular Mai…
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Tiki: An Introduction

I’ve recently become obsessed with tiki drinks. I’ve fallen in love with everything about them: the spirits, the flavours,…
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Classic Cocktail: Mai Tai

Sometimes I just feel the urge for a Tiki cocktail, even in winter. Thankfully, the weather is heating up,…
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Singapore Sling – Looking Great for a 100-Year-Old

The most popular of the slings*, the Singapore Sling is a beautiful summer drink that was created exactly 100…

3 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 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 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
4 days 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 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
2 months ago by bitter.sweet.spirit • Bourbon Sour • @adv .food.drinks ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ▫️2 oz @bulleit bourbon ▫️1 oz lemon juice ▫️¾ oz simple syrup ▫️1 egg white ▫️add to shaker & dry shake ▫️add ice & shake again ▫️double-strain into rocks glass ▫️garnish: Angostura bitters ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
1 week 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 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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
2 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 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
4 weeks 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 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
6 days 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: & ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

tiki

Classic Cocktail: Hurricane

Tiki Classic: The Zombie

Tiki: An Introduction

Classic Cocktail: Mai Tai

Singapore Sling – Looking Great for a 100-Year-Old