MSG gets a bad rap, but don’t let it scare you from making this 🍸

MSG or Mono-sodium Glutamate has been widely used in cooking for centuries, but did you know it can be naturally derived as well? This compound is found in every day food such as mushrooms, tomatoes, meat and many other vegetables. There’s nothing scary or dangerous about this ingredient, just like anything else… when used in moderation. MSG is important in cooking since it provides that ‘5th’ flavor profile - UMAMI.

“What does umami taste like?” - you (probably)
Umami is the savory or meaty taste of foods. It comes from three compounds that are naturally found in plants and meat: glutamate, inosinate, and guanylate.

When your Negroni is as clear as the ice 🥶🧊

Happy Wednesday y’all! Here is that #BiancoNegroni created with Luxardo’s Bitter Bianco. If you’ve never had it, its has notes of bitter citrus and a bright/fruity finish. It’s the perfect accompaniment to a London dry gin like juniperogin. Hope y’all enjoy this recipe as much as I did. Cheers y’all!

Is this the essential summer drink?

We’re creating a refreshing take on a familiar classic using #QMixers Ginger Beer and Sloe Gin on top of some fresh fruit and fragrant mint. This is the ultimate, refreshing summer sipper that is as beautiful as it is delicious. Try this out!

At over 100 years old, the classic Aviation Cocktail is something any home bartender should have in their repertoire. Its sexy, sophisticated and elegant… but don’t let it fool you, it’ll kick your a** and take names.

It’s a cold one tonight, get ready for Toddy szn with this easy recipe.

Together with bladeandbowwhiskey, I’ve created an easy, delicious take on a hot toddy. It combines the warming flavors of bourbon, ginger, honey and lemon and adds some fall spices to the mix - making for a drink that’s sure to warm you up tonight.

Looking for the perfect summer sipper? You can stop scrolling now.

Anyone else here salt their watermelons? No? Well you’re in for a treat, this recipe a call back to one of my favorite flavor combinations of sweet and salty gimlet riff that is incredibly refreshing. Make sure to make this one while its watermelon season. Cheers y’all.

Lets keep this real simple… I created a fresh take on a classic gin and tonic utilizing fresh juices and building layers of both flavors and colors. This one is built in the glass and is very easy to make! Cheers y’all!

Here’s to my ongoing obsession with trying to make a clear Negroni using new ingredients. This is a cross between a Venetian Spritz (as seen in “Spritz!” by @taliabaiocchi / @lesliepariseau) and a traditional Negroni. Just that slight salinity from the brine really balances this cocktail out. Recipe below!

Anyone else feeling those travel withdrawals? My wife and I honeymooned in Cinque Terre almost five years ago and we are itching to get back so drinking bitter spritzes while staring out into the ocean. For now, I think this will have to do for back porch sipping and enjoying this beautiful weather. Cheers y’all.

Happy #MardiGras aka #FatTuesday! Figured I’d have some fun with this recipe and keep it festive. It’s a simple recipe that takes some flavor profiles from the beloved King Cake from NOLA. Cheers y’all!

What can I say, I’m a sucker for olive brine in my bittersweet cocktails.

Now back to our regularly scheduled programming… so let’s make a splash, shall we?

This ones inspired by my friends up north 🇨🇦

Throwback to a challenge by my friends to create a unique cocktail using ingredients local to Victoria, BC. Using the fruity flavors found in ‘Mountain Berry Tea’ by @tealeavesco (Elderberry, Hibiscus, and Black Currant) along with local smoked honey from countrybeehoney, I was able to create a cocktail that is delicious on its own. I was able to take this cocktail even further by experimenting with a black currant (cassis), elderflower and pamplemousse foam to compliment the drink itself. Not going to lie, either one could be enjoyed on its own but combining the two takes this drink to the next level.

You’ve seen a Negroni come in red and white… but what about blue? You need to try this one.

Just a recipe to get you through those #SundayScaries.

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A summer swizzle recipe for you to enjoy from the comfort of your own home or apartment to beat this heat.

A home bar standard and favorite, the Dirty Martini. This recipe is perfect and provides the perfect balance.

I’ve made a couple variations of a white Negroni in the past but this was probably one of my favorites. I created this for an ‘En Blanc’ dinner over and it was crushed in no time. Simple to make and so good for these hot summer nights.

Like you need more reasons to make a cocktail with Fernet.

I hear the drink of the summer is the Hugo Spritz, but let’s elevate it, shall we?