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Adam’s Words

This is my kind of daiq 😮‍💨

This is Episode 2 of Equal Parts Theory, the series where we see if equal ingredient measurements actually make a good cocktail.

Today, we’re making Adam’s Words, a modern equal-parts cocktail created in 2012 by @Fransos. You really can’t go wrong with the ingredients in this cocktail but it’s just a bonus that they’re so balanced in an equal parts cocktail.

What should I make next? Let me know below.

Cheers y’all.

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Freezer Door Carajillo Old Fashioned

This one sits right at the intersection of whiskey, Cognac, and coffee. Inspired by the classic Spanish Carajillo, this Old Fashioned–style riff leans warm, rich, and just slightly sweet, making it perfect for batching and keeping on hand in the freezer.

Built with rye for structure, Cognac for roundness, and a split of coffee liqueur and Licor 43 for depth and subtle vanilla, this is the kind of cocktail that works just as well after dinner as it does late at night.

Batch it once, forget about it, and pour when needed.

Cheers, y'all!

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Spruce Tip Vesper Martini

The perfect serving for the perfect seasonal cocktail #ad21+

A Vesper is already a bold, spirit-forward martini but together with my friends at @WeberRanchVodka, I wanted to give you a seasonal rendition with a slightly different edge thanks to its agave base, which brings a subtle sweetness and soft herbal note that works especially well with dry vermouth and citrus.

A flask is the way to go here, the addition of spruce tips and juniper comes through in place of the traditional gin and really let’s the earthy notes in #WeberRanch shine with the bonus of adding that cozy holiday feeling around this time of year. It’s a great make-ahead option when you want a martini that pours clean and consistent every time.

As an added bonus, this cocktail can pull double duty, make sure to check out Jordan’s (@highproofpreacher) version for a lighter, crisp rendition by adding a few simple ingredients!

Cheers, y’all!

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Accidental Hipster

Equal Parts Theory | Episode 1 | Accidental Hipster

This is Episode 1 of Equal Parts Theory, where we see if equal ingredient measurements actually make a good cocktail. Today, we’re making Accidental Hipster, an equal-parts cocktail created around 2015 by Julia and Chris Tunstall after the name came first and the recipe followed.

What should I make next? Drop it below!

Cheers y’all.

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Beericano (Non-Alcoholic)

I believe so!

Had to give this one a try.This recipe went viral late last year thanks to @_thirstywhale, and since a lot of y’all are doing #DryJanuary, it felt like the right time to make a non-alcoholic version. I’ve been on the hunt for a solid NA Campari and sweet vermouth alternative for a while now, and I think I finally found it with Giffard Sirop Aperitif. It hits that balance of bitterness and sweetness that makes this drink work.I’ll be playing around with a Negroni and Boulevardier (NA) next, but let me know what else you’d like to see.Pro tip: You can also make this low-ABV by using Campari and your favorite sweet vermouth, then topping with an NA beer.Cheers, y’all!

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Flasked Spruce Tip Vesper Martini

The perfect serving for the perfect seasonal cocktail #ad21+

A Vesper is already a bold, spirit-forward martini but together with my friends at WeberRanchVodka, I wanted to give you a seasonal rendition with a slightly different edge thanks to its agave base, which brings a subtle sweetness and soft herbal note that works especially well with dry vermouth and citrus.

A flask is the way to go here, the addition of spruce tips and juniper comes through in place of the traditional gin and really let’s the earthy notes in #WeberRanch shine with the bonus of adding that cozy holiday feeling around this time of year. It’s a great make-ahead option when you want a martini that pours clean and consistent every time.

As an added bonus, this cocktail can pull double duty, make sure to check out Jordan’s (@highproofpreacher) version for a lighter, crisp rendition by adding a few simple ingredients!

Cheers, y’all!

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Flasked Spiced Pear Boulevardier

Some cocktails are better when they're ready before you need them.

This Flasked Spiced Pear Boulevardier is built for two. Perfect for a cozy date night in or passing it around the firepit with friends as the air starts to cool. WhistlePig 10 Year Rye is the backbone here, bringing bold spice, oak, and a touch of sweetness that plays perfectly with spiced pear and rich sweet vermouth. It's a balanced, rye forward fall sipper that only gets better once it's batched and rested.

Want the full recipe and batching details? Comment FLASK and I'll send it your way.

Cheers, y'all!

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Salted Chocolate Dalgona Foam

This salted chocolate dalgona foam is doing a lot of heavy lifting. Thick, velvety, lightly sweet, and just salty enough to keep things in check, it adds texture and contrast to coffee cocktails that already lean rich.

On an Espresso Martini, it softens the bitterness and adds a dessert-like finish. On a Carajillo, it plays perfectly with the vanilla and spice, turning each sip into layers instead of one-note coffee.

Same drink, totally different experience once the foam hits the glass.

Cheers, y'all!

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Spiced Pear Old Fashioned

A Spiced Pear Old Fashioned is exactly the kind of drink that feels right this time of year — warm whiskey, a little cinnamon, and that subtle pear sweetness that makes the whole thing feel both seasonal and easy to sip. This one leans on Whiskey Jypsi Tribute for its richness and rounds out with a spiced pear liqueur that adds depth without making it overly sweet.

Cheers, y'all!

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Freezer Door Maple Old Fashioned V2

Why make one when you can share twelve?

Together with my friends at @fourrosesbourbon, we’re making a cocktail to share this holiday season. Smooth, rich, and perfect for holiday hosting — this Freezer Door Maple Old Fashioned is your set-and-forget version of a classic.

Four Roses Small Batch bourbon gives you warmth and the vanilla notes, maple syrup adds seasonal sweetness, walnut bitters bring depth, and a touch of water pre-dilutes it so it pours perfectly straight from the freezer. This one is built for easy entertaining and sharing.

If you want the full recipe, comment MAPLE and I’ll send it straight to your inbox.

Cheers, y’all!

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Season’s Greetings

#ad21+ Listen, if you're planning on giving someone a bottle of bourbon this season, you need to save this recipe.

Together with my friends at @BasilHayden, we're going to make a festive bourbon cocktail called Season's Greetings, which would make for perfect recipe to go along with your gift. The spice notes in the amaro and the pear liqueur in this cocktail play perfectly with the baking spice notes in #BasilHayden and I guarantee you'll be making this one all holiday season.

Comment "PEAR" and I'll send you this recipe in the form of a recipe card that you can save, print out to include with your gift or send to a friend. Whether you're gifting or shopping bourbon this season, make sure to keep a look out for Basil Hayden -- its #TheOneWithTheBelt #BasilHaydenPartner

Cheers y'all.

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Mint Chocolate Oaxaca Old Fashioned

Make this one immediately 🍃🍫🥃

#ad I’m excited to partner with donjuliotequila to put a twist on one of my favorite classic cocktails. During the holidays, mint chocolates were always one of those little things I looked forward to — that mix of cool mint and rich chocolate just hits different this time of year. This cocktail leans into those flavors, but with a grown-up twist.

DonJulioTequila Reposado is made with 100% blue weber agave and aged longer than industry standards, so it brings warm vanilla, soft caramel, and a smooth oakiness that rounds out the mint and chocolate without overpowering them. And if you choose to mist mezcal on top, it adds a subtle smoky layer that makes the whole drink feel richer, deeper, and more complex.

It’s minty, chocolatey, spirit-forward, and surprisingly balanced.

If you want the full recipe card sent straight to your DMs, comment MINT below.

Cheers, y’all!

Sip responsibly. Don’t share w/ under 21.

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Salted Chocolate Dalgona Carajillo

Move over espresso martini…

#ad21+ Together with my friends at @licor43global, I’m going to show you how to make your new favorite carajillo this season.

If you want the full recipe card sent straight to your DMs, comment DALGONA below.

If you remember dalgona coffee from 2020, it blew up for a reason — instant coffee whipped with sugar and water until it turned into this thick, velvety foam you could spoon over milk. It was simple, a little over the top, and honestly… pretty delicious.

This cocktail takes that same idea and gives it the night-cap treatment with tequila, espresso, #Licor43, and a salted chocolate dalgona foam that sits right on top made with Licor 43’s chocolate liqueur. It’s rich, smooth, and way easier to drink than it looks.

Shop Licor 43 in time for the holidays at buylicor43.com

Please drink responsibly.

Cheers, y’all!

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Caramel Apple Sour

I'm back to making my favorite desserts into cocktails…

Together with my friends at empress1908gin, I've recreated a cocktail thats inspired by one of my favorite fair treats. If you've ever had a caramel apple at a fall fair, this cocktail is exactly that vibe in a glass — sweet caramel, crisp apple, a little salt, and just enough richness to make it feel like a proper fall or winter sipper. It's simple, balanced, and way easier to drink than an actual caramel apple.

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