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...
Sunday Salsa Verde
Like most of the things I cook, this recipe is really forgiving. The ingredients and amounts are what I use, but mine changes every time. It all depends on what's available at your local market, how spicy you want a particular batch and what kind of flavors you prefer. You do you!
Shelter-in-Place Cooking: Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Cookies
We all need cookies now and then. I am here to deliver just that - in the form of a very special peanut* butter cookie recipe These are vegan, super...
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.