Presented by Cooks’ World and Pinnacle Wine & Liquor If you’ve followed Libation Lounge for more than a year, you know how much I love vermouth, as I’ve focused a few posts on nothing else over the past three years. If you’re new to Vermouth or have used it forever but are curious to know … Continue reading Cocktails of the Week: Old Hickory & Friends
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Cocktail of the Week: Home for the Holidays (Redux)
Presented by Cooks' World and Pinnacle Wine & Liquor I first posted this cocktail two years ago, before beginning the Cocktail of the Week series. We're reposting it with some updates because it's simply that good! This isn’t a beginner’s drink, but it’s completely delicious, gorgeous, and in tune with the December holiday season. The … Continue reading Cocktail of the Week: Home for the Holidays (Redux)
Cocktail of the Week: Nuclear Banana Daiquiri
Presented by Cooks’ World and Pinnacle Wine & Liquor Nothing says “frozen cocktail” like the middle of November in the Finger Lakes Region. Amiright? I admit: This is a case of the blogger’s whim. Lately, you may have noticed I’m on a Yellow Chartreuse kick, and while I was looking for new-to-me recipes to test … Continue reading Cocktail of the Week: Nuclear Banana Daiquiri
Cocktail of Negroni Week: The Slow Negroni
Presented by Cooks’ World and Pinnacle Wine & Liquor Negroni week is upon us again. It’s an annual global fundraiser for a great cause through participating bars, but it’s okay to make negronis at home, too! If you want to have fun, find a participating Negroni Week bar near you and ask them for a … Continue reading Cocktail of Negroni Week: The Slow Negroni
It’s World Sherry Day. Try a Bamboo!
Happy World Sherry Day to all of my friends who observe! I took a break for the past couple of weeks to complete a sherry course (I'm talking immersion here), so I'll be back with more about that very soon. Meanwhile, today is World Sherry Day. If you've never tried a Bamboo cocktail, there's no … Continue reading It’s World Sherry Day. Try a Bamboo!
Cocktail of the Week: The Jasmine
Presented by Cooks’ World and Pinnacle Wine & Liquor This is a refreshing, citrusy cocktail with some bittersweet notes and a lovely color contributed by Campari. The dollop of rich simple syrup is optional, but I think the mix is just a little too tart without it. For the gin, I stick to high proof … Continue reading Cocktail of the Week: The Jasmine
Cooks’ World/Pinnacle Liquor Cocktail of the Week: The Blackthorn and Other Sloe Gin Delights
The holidays are upon us, and too often this is a season of excess, so if you’re interested in beverages you can sip all evening without shooting holes in your liver and brain, I have two words for you: Sloe. Gin. “Sloe Gin? I’ve heard of that—what is it, anyway?”Sloe gin isn’t quite gin; it’s … Continue reading Cooks’ World/Pinnacle Liquor Cocktail of the Week: The Blackthorn and Other Sloe Gin Delights
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