One of our subscribers, blogger Vivian Cromwell, has created a series of original cocktail recipes with some of her leftover Shaker & Spoon syrups—and we’re sharing them here in case you’d like to give them a try, too (or just enjoy her mouth-watering photos)! Here’s the first one below. You can also find more drinks…
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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,”…
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…
Shrub Me the Right Way
The Shrub-a-Dub-Dub cocktail (created by Kate Gerwin) is damn delicious . . . and I’m pretty sure the strawberry-rhubarb shrub has a lot do with it. Unsure what I’m talking about when I say shrub? Think Shaker & Spoon got a little Willy Wonka on some bushes? Maybe I should clarify: the cocktail pros at Shaker & Spoon didn’t invent a hybrid strawberry-rhubarb…
Call Me Old Fashioned
Shaker & Spoon’s Rum Old Fashioned is a bit of a modern twist on the classic Old Fashioned cocktail, with the addition of zingy house-made black pepper–ginger syrup. The combination of orange and Angostura bitters, fresh lemon, and the syrup has a slightly spicy and warm flavor—almost like butterscotch. As an Old Fashioned is a…
Do You Know What Thyme It Is?
Now that the sun is finally shining (and it’s beginning to feel like spring), it’s the perfect thyme to mix up a cool, refreshing cocktail that’s full of flavor! Shaker & Spoon’s Rum Smash combines tart lemon, sweet house-made cinnamon syrup, and Angostura bitters. I wanted to find a treat that embodied a similar flavor profile…
Blurred Limes
I donut know about you, but I like to enjoy my cocktails with a little sweet on the side! Shaker & Spoon’s Rum Buck has a tangy, tropical flavor from the mix of their house-made hibiscus syrup and fresh lime juice, as well as a bit of a bite from the ginger beer. I wanted to…
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