Our hibiscus flower syrup, developed by the award-winning bartender and bar owner Robert Sickler, sweet and tart with a refreshing finish. It will brighten your highballs, elevate your mules, amp up your sours, and more. Here are some recipes to get you started: Hibiscus Mule Add the spirit, lime juice, and hibiscus syrup to a…
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Cocktail Syrups: What You Need to Know
Simple syrup is an essential ingredient called for in a wide variety of classic cocktails, and a bar staple that is so simple to make, riff on, and use, you’ll always want to have some around! “Simple syrup” refers to a syrup composed of equal parts water and sweetener. The sweetener can be pretty much…
Sother’s Caramelized Onion Tatin
Transport yourself to a delightful Parisian afternoon when you pair this delicious dish with French-inspired cocktails such as the Brandy Crusta, French 75, and Greenpoint! Ingredients Instructions
Sother’s Butter Dipped Radishes
Transport yourself to a delightful Parisian afternoon when you pair these scrumptious hors d’oeuvres with French-inspired cocktails such as the Brandy Crusta, French 75, and Greenpoint! Ingredients Instructions
Sother’s Foolproof Chicken Liver Mousse
Sother says: I adore a cocktail party, and frankly I’ve made a career out of hosting them. When I think about all the tasty snacks that can accompany vibrant and delicious drinks, there’s one that rules them all: Chicken liver mousse and toasted bread is a hi-low powerhouse. It’s both humble and sublime, and finds…
Sother’s Monday Beans
Pair Sother Teague’s Monday Beans with New Orleans cocktails such as the Hurricane, Ramos Gin Fizz, Sazerac, and Vieux Carré! Sother says: In New Orleans it’s common practice to eat red beans and rice on Mondays. The tradition began because in the past, Monday was the day that women would gather at the riverside to do…
Ash and Elm Food Pairing
Sother Teague suggests pairing his Shift Drinks cocktail with his recipe for Rosemary Driftwood Shrimp Over Hibiscus Noodles. Yes, you can use bitters in your cooking, too! Rosemary Driftwood Shrimp Over Hibiscus Noodles Ingredients Shrimp Noodles Instructions Shrimp noodles
King Colada
Here’s another cocktail recipe from Vivian making use of her leftover Shaker & Spoon syrups. You can also find more drinks photography from Vivian on Instagram at @thetipsymuse. King Colada This is the first Colada I have ever had, and the first one I’ve made in five years. I started with the standard recipe, but…
Tony & Friends: A Bonus Negroni Variation
Presenting a bonus recipe from Tony Abou-Ganim for you to enjoy! Tony & Friends Ingredients1 1/2 oz vodka1/2 oz Campari1/2 oz homemade limoncello1 1/2 oz fresh-squeezed orange juice1 Tbsp egg whitesoda water Glasswarefizz glass Directions1. Add all of the ingredients except for the soda water to a cocktail shaker.2. Dry shake (without ice) vigorously for 10–15…
Watch Your Vermouth
Over the years, vermouth has gotten pretty good at modestly hiding in plain sight. It quietly increases the complexity and well-rounded flavor of many enduringly popular cocktails (such as the martini, Manhattan, Bamboo, and Negroni) by adding that certain something, but rarely gets any of the credit. And there are far too many bottles collecting…
Mortar & Pestle Food Pairing
Milo Salehi and Chef Arnold Eric Wong suggest pairing their Shift Drinks cocktail with the chef’s Duck Taco recipe. Their marinade has nutty and earthy background flavors that pair nicely with tequila, and the Asian ingredients go well with the Mortar & Pestle’s coconut agave. The addition of dark cocoa, coffee, and cinnamon tie in with the…
Last Night I Dreamed Food Pairing
Patrick Natola and Chef Justin Rucobo of Town Tavern suggest pairing their Shift Drinks cocktail with the chef’s Classic Cheeseburger recipe. They drew inspiration from Jimmy Buffet songs to complement the margarita vibes of the Last Night I Dreamed! Classic Cheeseburger yield: 4 burgers Ingredients Thousand Island Dressing Burgers Directions Thousand Island Dressing Burgers
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