VIOLET FIZZ

The gin fizz dates back to the original cocktails being served up in the 1800s – the classic combination of gin, citrus, sugars & fizz has withstood the test of time in the classic Gin [...]

MARTINEZ

The Martinez is considered by some to be the antecedent of the Martini – it’s a sweet spin on the vermouth cocktails popularized in the late 19th century. The recipe is traditionally [...]

MALTESE FALCON

This week’s cocktail is a riff on a classic Prohibition era favorite – the Bee’s Knees! The original cocktail is made with gin, fresh lemon and honey; we’re making this version whiskey-infused, [...]

DEARBORN DAISY

We’re nearing the end of citrus season, that delightful time in winter when the bounties of all sorts of citrus fruits are readily available. This cocktail is a layered citrusy sipper, [...]

WHISKEY, NEAT

As you probably know, we love a well-made, balanced cocktail here in our tasting room, but when we create our spirits we take care that they are both delicious to mix in cocktails and delicious [...]

WINTER SUNSET

There’s something about winter sunsets – the soft glow of the pale pastels reflected on the snow is beautiful and so specific to the season. This cocktail is a homage to these [...]

HURRICANE, REVISITED

We had so much fun last Saturday at our Take Me to the Tropics Party that we’re carrying the tropical theme into this week! The Hurricane is a classic New Orleans cocktail, and its name [...]

HAWAIIAN MAI TAI

Every year in February we like to have a night that’s all about the tropics, where we turn the temperature up, throw on our most tropical shirts and pretend the tasting room has been [...]