Month: June 2023

With increasingly more countries exploring the gin category as a means to showcase the unique terroir of their regions, navigating the gin aisle in stores these days can be a bit daunting. For guidance on the best bottles to try from 10 different countries, we tapped David Kupchinsky, Los Angeles bar veteran and bar director of Bar Moruno.[...]

Summer is near, and we’re dreaming of tropical beach vacations… And we have the perfect cocktail, whether you’re actually lying on the beach or not: the Piña Colada cocktail! Now, today’s version is not blended. That’s right, we’re sticking with the truly classic version, which is actually shaken. It’s probably not what you’re used to, but I[...]

Spring is finally in full effect, and with that comes some of our favorite cocktails! And while Derby day at Churchill Downs racecourse has already passed, it wouldn’t be May without a good Mint Julep. Brief History of the Mint Julep This famous classic cocktail is the semi-official drink of the Kentucky Derby, but it[...]

THE CLASSIC MOJITO COCKTAIL RECIPE I know, I know. The Mojito kind of has a bad rap with bartenders… It can be annoying to keep fresh mint leaves around, and muddling interrupts your flow behind the bar. But I’ve yet to find one person who doesn’t agree that a Mojito made just right is a thing of beauty. The aromatics of the[...]

In most of the bars and restaurants I’ve worked, there have always been conversations about whether we should use fresh squeezed juices in our beverage program or purchase pasteurized juices. I’ll be completely honest and say I’ve used both. There are benefits and drawbacks to both types of juice; but in this post, we will focus on[...]

Liqueurs are an alcoholic beverage that are typically sweetened with sugar and flavored with various herbs, fruits, spices, flowers, and nuts. They are often enjoyed as after-dinner drinks or as part of a cocktail. The most popular liqueurs come from all around the world and vary in flavor, alcohol content, and mixability. From the classic[...]

Whether you’re expanding the drinks in your home bar or getting into distilled spirits for the first time, you should know what types of liquor are out there. Learning the different types of liquor creates a foundation for moving onto cocktails and mixed drinks, and it allows you to understand the best way to drink each spirit,[...]