Today's Bartender

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

After his Tahitian friend tasted his blend of Jamaican rum, triple sec, lime juice, and orgeat syrup, he exclaimed ““Maita’i roa e!“ ” We agree—the tiki-bar must-haves are indeed that! You add milk and green tea syrup to it, age that mixture for three days, then strain it through cheesecloth to remove all the curdled bits.

Signature Cocktails 40

Signature Cocktails Simple Syrup Tiki Tequila 40

A Bar Above

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Oil for the Menorah: Martini with Olive Oil A spin on one of the most classic cocktails there is, this Martini recipe includes olive oil as a reference to the oil traditionally used to light the candles of a menorah. Plus, a spiced cocktail is just the thing to go with warm winter foods.

Simple Syrup 130

Simple Syrup Vodka Bitters Liqueur 130

VinePair

JUNE 20, 2024

The simple ice, gin, and tonic build remains a mainstay in U.K. Made with a 2:1:1 ratio of gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup, it’s topped with club soda. To stay true to the original recipe, use Old Tom gin, which is distilled with sugar to produce a slightly sweeter, less herbaceous spirit that complements the cocktail.

Highball 83

Highball Simple Syrup Gin Tequila 83

VinePair

MARCH 26, 2024

I prefer to enjoy them neat, but they can also enhance classic or signature cocktails if mixologists balance the aromatic nuances carefully.” They especially shine when paired with dark fruit liqueurs subbed in for simple syrup in a Daiquiri-style cocktail.”

Rum 105

Rum Bartender Bartending Head Bartender 105