Cocktail Contessa

JULY 8, 2022

Earlier this week I taught a class on Milk Street virtual classes on Bourbon Basics and batching summer cocktails. While I’m working on the details getting a link to those of you want to get access to the class, I wanted to put together a post for you all on some of the templates and recipes I used. Unlike my longer posts that will go into detail on each and every little thing, here I’m going to reference a few other posts that already have this information in it, or expand on it in

Simple Syrup 52

Simple Syrup Highball Infusions Bitters 52

The Bartender Company

JULY 5, 2022

One of the most popular – yet often misunderstood – spirits is tequila. More than a shooter, this distilled spirit from the heart of Mexico comes in a wide range of types, each with its own complex flavor profile. Tequila can be sipped neat or used as the primary spirit for a huge selection of cocktails ranging from the classic tequila sunrise (which we recommend with both orange juice and orange bitters) to the Mexican mule, margaritas (with fresh lime juice), and the mojito blanco.

Tequila 52

Tequila Shooter Mixologist Bartender 52

Cocktail Contessa

JULY 2, 2022

Nothing’s better than a cold bourbon slushie on a hot summer day, and making a batched bourbon slushie means you can just scoop and serve cocktails to keep guests refreshed and happy at your soiree. While I occasionally make bourbon slushies in batches of two, I usually increase the ingredients to make a larger batch so I can keep some on hand for hot afternoons with friends.

Simple Syrup 52

Simple Syrup Bar Tools Infusions Bar Spoon 52