We chatted with Julia Plevin and Lucy Knops, co-founders of Critter Bitters. They say that though cocktails won’t save the world, eating bugs might. S&S: We’re so excited to include your product in our ¡Viva Mezcal! Box! Our first question for you has to be: what inspired you to create bitters infused with toasted crickets, and how does…
Behind the Guatemalan Poker Game
We sat down with Russell Davis to get the story behind his cocktail for October’s ¡Viva Mezcal! Box, the Guatemalan Poker Game! S&S: Russell, what would you say makes this drink unique? RD: I wanted to create a cocktail that would present mezcal in an “easy to swallow” (pun intended) way, with flavors that are complementary. A…
Cachaça Cocktails in the Wild
Happy Labor Day! We hope that everyone has had a relaxing long weekend free of work and full of cocktails! In case you’re hankering for a few more, today we’ve got the monthly roundup of images from our community of subscribers enjoying their August cocktails from the Cachaça-ing the Dream Box. Use #shakerandspoon to be considered for a feature! The…
Orgeat on My Mind
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,”…
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,…
Scotch Cocktails in the Wild
What a month! July sure has been a scorcher—but we hope that Summer Scotch cocktails have helped you keep your cool these past few weeks. Putting together the monthly roundup of images, we saw that the Night Fighter was by far the most popular—must have been that awesome flamed zest garnish! Was it your favorite cocktail, too?…
Bitters—Believe it
Ever get a stomachache and drink a combo of club soda and bitters to help with the nausea? If you have, you know it’s an effective strategy; if you haven’t, give it a try next time! Bitter flavors stimulate optimal digestion, so they’re great not only after, but also before, a meal. No need to…
Cachaça-ing the Dream
While the entire world flocks to Brazil this August for the summer games, we’re transporting you there “in spirit” with cachaça cocktails! Brazil’s most common distilled alcoholic beverage (they have over 5,000 different brands of the stuff!) is similar to rum, but distinct too. If you’re not too familiar with this liquor, check out our…
Cachaça Got Your Tongue
With Brazil in the news, what better way to keep up on current events than by sipping on a cocktail featuring its most popular spirit? I’m talking, of course, about cachaça, a cousin to rum and a key ingredient in a caipirinha . . . and a handful of other libations that’ll be released with…
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