Cocktails

Simple syrup is a key ingredient in a lot of our cocktails. We wanted to share the best simple syrup recipe that we’ve found. Simple syrup is important in cocktails because …

Classic mint juleps are a Kentucky Derby tradition. They are iconic: frosty silver glasses, crushed ice, fancy hats, and the aroma of freshly picked mint. We are all about simple …

It looks like it’s going to be warm and sunny in San Francisco this weekend, so today we’re featuring a light and summery cocktail inspired by our favorite Venetian cookbook. We’ve …

  The weather in San Francisco was so beautiful last weekend that we decided to do cocktail hour poolside. It was sunny and clear, but not particularly warm, so we …

This is an exciting post! We’re trying something different and featuring cocktails that we didn’t make. This week’s cocktails are brought to you courtesy of our friend Alicia Walton, owner …

We’ve been especially interested in Pisco since our fantastic experience at La Mar. Last week we featured a foolproof Pisco Sour. This week we are featuring a San Francisco classic, a …

In our story on La Mar Cebicheria, we mentioned the educational Pisco tasting that we enjoyed at the end of our dinner. It got us really interested in Pisco and …

This refreshing, gin-based cocktail is one of our favorites. We love drinks with fresh limes, and the addition of elderflower and basil adds some sweetness and an herbal note. This …

We recently created a blackberry shrub cocktail that needed a name, so we took to Instagram to ask our readers for suggestions. After careful consideration, we are proud to introduce The …

Having lived in Chicago for many years, we developed a lot of early spring traditions, one of which was to beat away the winter blues with a pitcher of margaritas. We …

  Have you ever had a Hotel Nacional Special cocktail? It was one of the signature cocktails at Cuba’s historic luxury Hotel Nacional. There are all kinds of minor variations of this cocktail, but …

  Little Goat Diner was one of our favorite brunch spots when we lived in Chicago (see more Chicago favorites), and our favorite of their “Hair of the Goat” brunch …