Rye is interchangeable, but not really. Same But Different is a series that explores and simplifies cocktail ingredients and recipes for the home bartender - just like me. My aim is to help you understand spirits – and other ingredients – and evaluate the available choices so you can focus on making a cocktail that... Continue Reading →
(Christopher) Gee: Tsunami Mami
...Oaxacan chocolate-based mole - thick, dark, deep, rich, smokey, savory, and almost grainy. Gee planned to use cocoa-based liqueurs, bitters, and syrups to replicate the chocolate tones paired with smoky and spicy flavors...
Syd Thomas: Bijoul of the South
...the slight, familiar sour from the Yogurt Liqueur offers a characteristic Tiki tanginess, as well as a substantial body...
Roadside Taco 🌮 in Studio City: A Birria and Bebidas Bonus
Their simple and sublime menu features tacos we expected (carne asada, al pastor, camarones, etc.) plus genuinely homestyle treats like equites, paletas and a queso dip that is OFF THE CHAIN...
Broken Compass Tiki: Ahoy Matey!
Burbank Pub is a well-worth-the-drive place to meet friends, have a group party or...
Chic Sips at Mister O’s
...each visit was a total palate pleaser. Simply put, Mister O's cocktail program is sophisticated, the ambiance is lovely, and the bartenders really know their stuff.