I dare you to make a better Daiquiri this summer #ad

Together with my friends at @luxardousa, we’re going to make a rendition of the classic Hemingway Daiquiri called the Papa Doble Crush, based on a a variant called the Papa Doble - also invented in Havana! It’s the stronger (double) version of the classic Hemingway Daiquiri but blended instead of shaken. While the daiquiri is known for the rum, I feel like the Hemingway has always used Luxarado Maraschino Liqueur as the backbone, and this recipe doubles that too while keeping it balanced.

The legend goes, that Hemingway tried the bar’s standard frozen daiquiri and said, “That's good but I prefer it without sugar and with double rum”

We're crushing ice pretty fine on this one to keep it icy cold and give it that slush texture that makes you understand frozen daiquiris should be the official cocktail of the summer.

Cheers, y'all!

Fun fact: did you know it’s not just cherries that go into maraschino liqueur? They also include the leaves, branches, pits, stems and every part of the Marasca cherry tree to create the iconic liqueur used in this cocktail

Here we go again… making Filipino food into cocktails 🥥🍹#ad21+

Together with my friends at @tanduayrum, I’m making one of my favorite filipino desserts in buko pandan into my favorite cocktail so I figured why not make it into a crushable daiquiri. Today I’m using Tanduay’s new 10 year old Filipino Rum. It’s got notes of vanilla, oak and caramel which plays perfectly with the pandan syrup and lime. Shaken hard, then served over crushed ice or in a coconut shell for presentation, and then finally topped with toasted coconut and lime for aroma and texture.

Let me know what Filipino ingredient you want me to use in the next recipe!

Cheers y’all.

"Hey Siri, what's the Spanish translation for Vieux Carre?"

I don't know why no one has ever thought to use a split base tequila in a Vieux Carre, but together with my friends at @mijenta tequila, we're creating the Plaza Vieja, which translates to "Old Square" in English and 'Vieux Carre' in French.

It's traditionally a New Orleans-born recipe, using a split base of rye (for the bold, spicy flavor) and cognac (for the mellow fruitiness) to balance. Today we're using Mijenta's Reposado and Gran Reserva Anejo Tequilas to achieve the same balance. This split base plays perfectly with the Benedictine and spices in vermouth. All of it is tied together with a flamed lemon twist to give it a kiss of smokiness.

Give this one a try - or heck, this would be a great one to batch too, let me know if you want to see me make that recipe.

Cheers y'all.

PSA: You need to add this to your Negronis this summer...

The Negroni Sbagliato was born from a happy accident when sparkling wine was poured in place of gin, creating a lighter, more refreshing take on one of Italy's most iconic cocktails. This version takes that idea a step further.

@weberranchvodka brings subtle roasted agave character and a clean, crisp backbone that plays beautifully with Campari's bittersweet orange notes. A scoop of Tipsy Scoop Rodeo Queen Sorbet adds bright citrus and tartness that slowly melts into the drink, softening the bitterness while adding texture and refreshment. Finished with Prosecco, it's equal parts spritz, Negroni riff, and summer dessert.

Cheers, y'all!

Everyone is talking about Negroni Sbagliatos when we should be making these 🍸(x2)…

You can’t go wrong with a classic gin martini (always stirred). Lets make one that maybe even @livkatecooke can be fond of, but maybe just two she doesn’t get too pissed 🐉

Also feel free to change it up, everyone has their own “perfect martini” - so feel free to add some olive brine or a couple dashes of orange bitters. Maybe even throw in some olives (castelvetranos are my fav) or make it a Gibson by adding some cocktail onions to it too (video coming soon). What’s your go-to martini recipe?🍸

It's like if a Mojito with bit more style…

Together with my friends at @mountgayrum and @devereuxgolf, we're going to add some style to something familiar.

These two brands have teamed up to showcase their shared love of craftsmanship and leisure by putting together a line of limited edition designs that are comfortable enough to wear on a golf course to being stylish enough to wear on a sailboat. Check out the collection in the link in my stories.

The Queen's Park Swizzle is named after the historic Queen's Park Hotel in Port of Spain sometime in the early 1900s. Built with rum, mint, lime, and bitters, it's bright, refreshing, and dangerously easy to drink — basically the Caribbean cousin to a Mojito with a little more spice and depth.

For this version, I'm using @mountgayrum Eclipse Rum, whose warm vanilla, baking spice, and oak notes fit perfectly into the drink's tropical backbone while still letting the mint and bitters shine through.

Cheers, y'all!

Gentlemen, start your HORSES (?) 🐎🥃 #ad21+

Together with my friends at @churchilldowns and @kentuckyderby, I’m going to show you how to prep a whole batch of Mint Juleps for your #DerbyAtHome party this weekend.

The Mint Julep has been a staple of Southern drinking culture for well over a century, but it became nationally recognized when it was named the official cocktail of the Kentucky Derby in 1938. Since then, it’s become synonymous with race day at Churchill Downs, where hundreds of thousands of juleps are served each year.

Cheers, y’all!

A smashed spicy Margarita? 🌶️ Why not?

My friends at @thelostexplorer just dropped their brand new Reposado Tequila so of course we had to work together to make a recipe together and this one is a banger. Pineapple, lime, habanero and agave are at the forefront of the drink here and is really highlighted by the layered and agave-forward resposado. What sets it apart is the resting process in 3 different casks: Sauternes, Pedro Ximénez sherry, and Bourbon - not only is this combination super rare for tequila, but it adds a layer of richness and complexity you won’t find in any other tequila.

Top this cocktail with some freshly crushed ice to make it truly crushable and you’ve got yourself a drink worthy of summer.

Cheers y’all.