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The Case To Use More Grapefruit Peel
original, bitter, spirit forward, recipe, Ramazzotti, grapefruit
The Case To Use More Grapefruit Peel
original, bitter, spirit forward, recipe, Ramazzotti, grapefruit

The grapefruit peel is underused in cocktails.

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original, bitter, spirit forward, recipe, Ramazzotti, grapefruit
Revolver
after dinner, Cold Brew, espresso, coffee, shaken
Revolver
after dinner, Cold Brew, espresso, coffee, shaken

The perfect after dinner pick-me-up.

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after dinner, Cold Brew, espresso, coffee, shaken
House Daiquiri
summer, rum, sweet and sour, shaken
House Daiquiri
summer, rum, sweet and sour, shaken

A simple play on a classic daiquiri.

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summer, rum, sweet and sour, shaken
Cookies and Cream Fizz
ramos, vodka, cream, dessert, original, shaken, fizz, oreo
Cookies and Cream Fizz
ramos, vodka, cream, dessert, original, shaken, fizz, oreo

America's favorite cookie meets a bartender's nightmare order. 

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ramos, vodka, cream, dessert, original, shaken, fizz, oreo
Pre-Que
rye, whiskey, stirred, summer, original, spirit forward
Pre-Que
rye, whiskey, stirred, summer, original, spirit forward

Cocktails at a bbq? Hell yeah!

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rye, whiskey, stirred, summer, original, spirit forward

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View fullsize Been working on two blends of commercially released whiskey for quite some time. The v2.0 is the closest to the flavor profile and complexity I have been looking for while also having qualities of a New England style whiskey. . . . . . . . . . . #bou
View fullsize I'm thinking about doing a #whiskey flight with two of these #Bourbons. Which two though? #whiskeywednesday
View fullsize All National Booze days should be on a Friday. Here's what I am drinking right now for #nationalmargaritaday: @casamigos Blanco, @giffardusa Pamplemousse/Vanilla, lime, dash simple syrup, egg white and a cinnamon-sugar salted rim. #margarita #maineco
View fullsize It's #whiskeywednesday, what are you drinking tonight? I'll be doing a @oldforester rye Manhattan and then bourbon neat. #bourbonfinds #homebar #liquorcabinet #booze #bourbonwhiskey #bourbon #wednesday #humpday #whiskeyporn #bourboncollection #insta
View fullsize I've been making homemade #bitters (and amaro) for about 8 years now. I own several hundred commercially bought bitters and still continue to build-up my collection to this day. Making and tasting bitters is a great way to improve your palate. Single
View fullsize Our latest booze haul from Massachusetts. #homebar #bourbon #ryewhiskey #whiskey #mainebourbon #bourboncollection #hiatusover #bourbonporn #booze
View fullsize It's been awhile. Haven't made too many shaken drinks recently, been sipping lots of #whiskey neat because it is delicious. Woke up the other day and randomly made Cinnamon-Kaffir simple syrup and Lavender-Lemongrass simple. A snow day calls for a #d
View fullsize 84 years ago the biggest celebration happened. Happy #RepealDay! #cheers
View fullsize I use to make 'Fizzes' all the time and I kind of miss making them. I personally do not mind mixologizing this laborsome drink, but having them sparingly is the best treat. Rum Fizz: 2 oz @privateerrum Silver 1.5 oz lemon and lime juice 3/4 oz Orgea
View fullsize A favorite afternoon sipper of mine: The Veronica CornNStone. This original cocktail features a grapefruit peel as a garnish, which is drastically underused in stirred drinks. It imparts bright flavor that compliments many liquors/liqueurs/Amari. Ver
View fullsize The wife asked for a Strawberry Mojito...I like to use as many fresh ingredients for cocktails as I can and since it's strawberry season here in Maine, this was a no-brainer. Strawberry Mojo 1.5 oz @privateerrum Silver .75 oz lime juice .75 oz simple
View fullsize 3-Day simple syrup...is that a thing? Probably not, but it was well worth it because it makes everything delicious. This Spiced Local Blueberry syrup simmered twice and sat and infused twice for 12+ hours. It started as the juice for my brandied blue
View fullsize There is a #Tiki seminar tomorrow @huntandalpine with some of ur favorite Boston cocktail people, @brothercleve and @seanfrederick. I don't think we'll be there but it inspired us to make some Tiki drinks tonight. Unnamed, Common Tiki Drink: 1 oz Pla
View fullsize Yard Mojitos with our favorite Silver Rum @privateerrum. Cheers friends. Yard Mojito 2 oz Privateer Silver Rum 1 oz lime juice 3/4 mint syrup Top with Seltzer Bunch of mint A yard Cornhole Shatterproof glasses Muddle mint gently in syrup. Add rum,
View fullsize It was 90+ degrees yesterday and all I wanted was a frozen Margarita. This [frozen] drink didn't last long and I'm not exactly sure what recipe I did - so this is an educated guess at what I did.. Frozen Blue Margarita 3 oz El Jimador Blanco Tequila
View fullsize Martini Happy Hour. Happy Friday, everyone! Martini 2.5 oz London Dry Gin (Beefeater) .75 oz Dry Vermouth (Boisserie) Lemon peel for garnish Add ingredients to a mixing glass with ice and stir. Strain into a chilled coupe glass, express lemon peel an
View fullsize Vanilla and Hickory Smoked Manhattan via @barcheftoronto. My version is slightly different than theirs but still delicious. Vanilla and Hickory Smoked Manhattan by Frankie Solarik 2 oz rye whiskey (I used Rittenhouse) 1/2 oz vanilla-infused Cognac (
View fullsize My Graceland bar is @barcheftoronto. Their cocktail book and bar manager, @frankiesolarik, are amazing. This incredibly approachable, industry inspired, whiskey drink is called the Dublin. Dublin by Frankie Solarik 1.5 oz Jameson Irish Whiskey (I use
View fullsize How about a vodka drink? This one you will love, I promise. One of my #Summer staples - The Palmyra from @no9Park in #Boston. Created in 1998, this is perhaps the best classic cocktail from Boston. The Palmyra by Tom Mastricola 2 oz vodka (Aylesbury
View fullsize I'm not a big day drinker these days except when it's a low abv drink, like a Pimm's Cup. We finally had a nice Spring day in Maine so afternoon deck cocktails seemed appropriate. Pimm's Cup via @punch_drink 2 oz Pimm's #1 1/2 oz lemon juice 1/4 oz