Andrew KoesterMar 18, 20191 minJade PunchRecently I made a batch of grapefruit bitters, and in my search to find a way to use them I came across this recipe. The original calls...
Andrew KoesterMar 4, 20191 minMountiniCocktails are great, sometimes you need some energy with your alcohol, so you can stay up and drink more cocktails! Or maybe you just...
Andrew KoesterFeb 18, 20191 minWashington AppleFall may be several months in the past but it's never a bad time for a drink that's both sweet and tart! 1 oz Canadian Whisky 1 oz Sour...
Andrew KoesterFeb 18, 20191 minNegroniThe Negroni is an old classic, dating back to the early 1900s, when a Count Negroni in Florence asked for an Americano (sweet Vermouth...
Andrew KoesterFeb 6, 20192 minAgave MargaritaIt may be cold outside but a good margarita is never out of season! I've heard that you shouldn't waste good tequila on a margarita, but...
Andrew KoesterJan 27, 20191 minThe Chocolate RussianRecently I was watching The Big Lebowski and ran into a dilemma. I didn't have any cream for White Russians! Luckily I had a bottle of...
Andrew KoesterJan 23, 20191 minThe Georgia JulepInspired by a recent event I did which had peach-based signature cocktails, I came up with this simple and sweet but strong cocktail I...
Andrew KoesterAug 6, 20181 minRye BuckI enjoyed last week's Old Fashioned with Cardamom Bitters so much I decided to try using Cardamom Bitters again. Credit to "Handcrafted...
Andrew KoesterJul 30, 20181 minOld Fashioned With Cardamom BittersCardamom isn't a flavor I expected to find in drinks, but both the Old Fashioned and the Rye Buck make excellent use of this flavor....
Andrew KoesterJul 23, 20181 minMadras MuleThe classic Moscow Mule has exploded in popularity in recent times, and bartenders (like myself) are always looking for new twists on...
Andrew KoesterJul 18, 20181 minSunburnSummer is great. Warm weather, vacations, and spending lots of time outdoors. Summer also has its downsides though. Not the least of...
Andrew KoesterJul 5, 20181 minHappy Independence Day!On this the anniversary of our independence from a foreign power, celebrate with a fitting patriotic drink: the Red, White, and Blue...
Andrew KoesterJun 23, 20181 minMint JulepI've been making bitters faster than I can taste-test them, but I finally got the chance to try out my new cucumber bitters. As with A...
Andrew KoesterMay 29, 20181 minChocolate Orange WhiskeyMy chocolate and orange bitters have been sitting next to each other on my shelf but it wasn't until a friend mentioned chocolate oranges...
Andrew KoesterApr 2, 20181 minA Dark Day On BroadwayFor my birthday I was gifted an excellent book on making your own bitters; "Handcrafted Bitters" by Will Budiaman. Along with how to make...
Andrew KoesterMar 6, 20181 minA Caribbean Old FashionedI'm a fan of Old Fashioneds, and a huge fan of rum, so when I heard about a rum-based old fashioned I had to try it. A dash or two of...
Andrew KoesterFeb 24, 20181 minHappy Valentine's From The KrakenIt's no secret I like my drinks on the sweeter side, so Valentine's Day gave me the perfect excuse to flex my sweet tooth. I call it The...
Andrew KoesterFeb 24, 20181 minA Hurricane At Mardi GrasLast week was Mardi Gras, and after a delicious pile of cajun crawfish and shrimp I wanted a drink that embodied the spirit of New...
Andrew KoesterFeb 9, 20181 minSuper Bowl CelebrationAs most of the sports-watching country was rooting for the Eagles last Sunday, a green drink seemed appropriate. And it gave me an excuse...
Andrew KoesterJan 26, 20181 minWinter BluesAs winter continues its hold I'm betting many of you are considering a vacation to someplace warm and sunny. If so, I've got the perfect...