This Sunday marks the 75th anniversary of the Golden Gate Bridge.  To honor the occasion, our friend and fellow San Franciscan, Camper English, created The Golden Gate 75.  A riff on the classic French 75, Camper replaces the Gin and Lemon for Campari and Orange Juice, giving the cocktail the same hue as the famous span.

read more about this cocktail and more at Alcademics.com… Read more

In this recipe created by Marshall Altier, double up the use of your grill this summer by adding fresh pineapple. There’s no need to brush the pineapple with oil as the natural sugars in the fruit will caramelize on their own, bringing a sweet, smoky flavor to this summertime drink.… Read more

Inspired by the Spring season. This cocktail has a very clean taste. The base is Gin with the distinct flavor of Shiso paired with the coolness of cucumber and fresh lemon juice.… Read more

The combination of fresh mint and ripe nectarines makes this a refreshing drink for the Spring/Summer seasons.… Read more

The saying goes that only two thing are certain in life – death and taxes. We would say that this is pretty accurate. In homage to this adage, a drink called Death and Taxes has been created. It will be a well earned treat after sending in that check to the taxman! …Read More

Fire & Ice is inspired by the struggle to defend the Iron Throne and the feuding families in Westeros.  Created by mixologist Joel Black, the cocktail combines spicy bourbon with the intense flavors lime juice, jalapeño and sweet pomegranate juice to create a dynamic fusion of fire and ice in every sip.  

Mix up some Fire and Ice while you enjoy the new season of Game of Thrones this Sunday night!!… Read more

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Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, so why not make some rose petal syrup? It’s pretty easy and, well girls like roses. Who wouldn’t impressed with this rosey pisco cocktail from the folks at Pisco Portón.

Ingredients:
2 parts Pisco Portón
1.25 parts limoncello
1 parts rose syrup
2 parts lychee juice
Top off with sparkling water

Directions:
Combine all ingredients and fill with sparkling water. Garnish with an edible rose petal.

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Ingredients:

1 oz. Hendrick’s gin
1 oz. St-Germain liqueur
3 / 4 oz. lemon juice
1 / 2 oz. simple syrup
Sparkling wine
Lemon wedge

Directions:

Combine all ingredients except sparkling wine in mixing glass. Shake with ice and roll into Collins glass. Top with sparkling wine. Garnish with a lemon wedge.

* recipe courtesy of Celebrity Cruises… Read more

You’ll need: mixing glass, Boston shaker, Hawthorn strainer, rocks glass, micro plane.

Ingredients:
1 oz Sailor Jerry rum
.5 oz Tuaca
1 oz heavy cream
Splash simple syrup
1 whole egg
Cinnamon and nutmeg for garnish

Directions:
Place all ingredients into the mixing glass. Add ice. Shake hard (about 20 sec). Place Hawthorn strainer over shaker and strain into rocks glass over fresh ice. Garnish with shaved cinnamon and nutmeg.

Courtesy Ames Hotel, Boston.… Read more