Need more almond joy in your life? Look no further than a bottle of orgeat, a syrup made from almonds, sugar, and either rose or orange flower water, that—hey!—is also an ingredient in one of next month’s Campari Hard cocktails. “Or-what?,” you may be asking. That’s “ohr-zhat,” with a second syllable that sounds like “Jacques,”…
Month: August 2016
Let Me Eggsplain
Spoiler alert: one of next month’s cocktail recipes calls for an ingredient that some may consider unusual—a raw egg white. How eggs-actly should you feel about this? Are your thoughts on the issue scrambled? I mean, personal health is no yolk, but is there really a huge whisk in using raw eggs in cocktails? Omelette…
Campari Hard!
For our next box, we’re utilizing one of the most quintessential cocktail ingredients: Campari. This famous Italian liqueur has had quite an impact on cocktail culture over the last century and a half, and now you too can get a taste! Our recipes will have you enjoying its complexity while mellowing it with perfectly complementary…
Make More Store + GIVEAWAY (CLOSED)
We’re pleased to announce that we’ve launched our Make More Store! Many subscribers have mentioned that they’d like the option to buy our specialty ingredients on their own, in order to make more drinks once they’ve used up what’s in their monthly box. Now it’s as easy as a few clicks! We’re kicking things off…
Eh, Campari!
True story: up until last week, I didn’t think I liked Campari. My initial dismissal tied into my basic understanding that it was bitter, and the belief that I’m not so into bitter flavor profiles for my cocktails. But while Campari is bitter, it’s also pretty complex. And when balanced with the right accompanying ingredients,…
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