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Looking for the perfect gift for the cocktail lover in your life? Or are you hoping to find something to make hosting a little extra special this holiday season? Whether you are looking for unique glassware, practical and beautiful bar tools, home bar decor, or delicious cocktail ingredients, this guide has you covered. Enjoy and happy gifting!

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Looking for the perfect gift for the cocktail lover in your life? Or are you hoping to find something to make hosting a little extra special this holiday season? Whether you are looking for unique glassware, practical and beautiful bar tools, home bar decor, or delicious cocktail ingredients, this guide has you covered. Enjoy and happy gifting! LTKGiftGuide LTKHoliday LTKhome

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Scenes from Thanksgiving! How was everyone’s holiday? #cocktails #hosting #holidaytablescape

25 christmas cocktails continues with the Smoked Rosemary Gimlet, a perfect concoction for the holiday season. 🌲✨ Sip on the aromatic blend of fresh lime, gin, and the subtle infusion of charred rosemary. Cheers to festive flavors and joyful moments! 🍹🎉

Smoked Rosemary Gimlet

2 oz gin

.75 oz lime juice

.75 [rosemary simple syrup](https://moodymixologist.com/blog/rosemary-simple-syrup-recipe)

Smoke a rosemary sprig and cover with your coupe glass. Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker, shake, and strain into your smoked cocktail glass. Enjoy!

#HolidayCocktails #SmokedRosemaryGimlet #gimlet #christmascocktails

If winter has you down, the dark, rich flavors of a Black Manhattan will match the energy. This twist on the classic cocktail is the perfect blend of sweet, bitter, and strong

Black Manhattan

2 oz rye

1 oz averna amaro

1 dash angostura bitters

1 dash orange bitters

garnish with a maraschino cherry

Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass and stir, then pour into a coupe or nick and nora glass

#BlackManhattan #CocktailTime #homebar #classicocktails #modernclassics

Are you able to articulate your preferred cocktail type? Or read a cocktail menu and figure out the best one for you? If yes, let’s hang and chat about it! If not, you’re in the right place for all things cocktails! What questions do you have?

One of the best and easiest ways to elevate a cocktail at home is to make some citrus salt to put around the rim! It adds an extra pop of flavor and is perfect for margaritas 🍋💜✨

It’s Sunday, and Sundays are great days for simple joys. Sometimes you want a cocktail without all the hassle, and cheeky cocktail syrups are perfect for that moment! I had high hopes for this espresso martini but you can see from my face that I was still pretty shocked at how delicious it was! Can’t wait to try their other syrups!

A Sunday kind of espresso martini
2 oz vodka
1 oz Cheeky espresso syrup
3 espresso beans for garnish

Shake vigorously with ice and strain into a martini or coupe glass.

I have been wanting to make this cocktail since I tried it last year at miracle pop up on Spring Mountain at the Sand Dollar Lounge, one of my favorite spots in Vegas. It is SO good, and I am honestly typically a bit iffy on cocktails with dairy in them. The licor 43 brings in amazing vanilla flavors that lead into the incredible minty flavor of the franca menta. But I think the earthy vanilla flavor of the pandan and coconut syrup is what truly tips this cocktail into the divine! Pandan is a leaf that is often used in South and Southeast asian cultures.

glass : vintage baccarat

Christmas Cricket Cocktail

1.5 oz blanco tequila
.5 oz @licor43usa
.25 oz branca menta
.75 oz coconut pandan syrup
.75 oz cream
2 dashes molé bitters

Grated nutmeg or dark chocolate to garnish

Add ingredients to a cocktail shaker, fill with ice, and strain into a coupe, nick and nora, or small wine glass like I have used here!

Coco Pandan syrup

250 ml coconut water
125 g sugar
5 pandan leaves

Bring all ingredients to a boil and simmer until the sugar dissolves. Strain into a container and store for up to 4 weeks in the fridge.

Let me know if youd like a video of me making the syrup itself!

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I thought it would be fun to revisit some of your favorite reels from this past year as we make way for 2024!

Today we start with a favorite Tuesday tip from May 2023! Lots of folks underestimate how important choosing the right kind of ice is when crafting a cocktail. But dilution and chilling make an enormous difference in your end result, both of which rely in part on ice. A dense, large, clear cube will melt more slowly than small ice pebbles or crushed ice, so it’s important to choose the right kind of ice!

The small size of crushed ice means more of the drinks surface area is touching the ice, which causes the drink to chill more quickly without over-diluting. This is particularly useful in drinks that require quick cooling, such as Mint Juleps and Mojitos.

It is also useful for thinning out syrups and juices, making it ideal for many tiki drinks. The tiny pebbles will thin out the liquids, creating a snow cone effect that adds just the right amount of dilution to these spirit-forward cocktails, while keeping them consistently chilled.

So next time you’re making a refreshing summer cocktail, don’t forget to grab the ice crusher or Lewis bag and add some crushed ice!

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Raise your glasses to history with the classic French 75 cocktail! 🥂Originating from World War I, this bubbly concoction was said to have the kick of a French 75mm field gun. Combining the brightness of lemon, the botanicals of gin, and the effervescence of champagne, it is defeinitely a crowd pleaser!

I have always served french 75s in coupes, but I recently learned from cocktail history king Jeffereyt Morgenthaler that they were originally meant to be served in a collins glass, similar to a Tom Collins! That is how they appeared in the cocktail book by Harry MacElhone, who credited “MacGarry”, a bartender at Buck’s Club in London. Here is a french 75 recipe for ya!

Classic French 75

1. 1 oz Gin
2. .5 oz Fresh lemon juice
3. .5 oz 2:1 simple syrup
4. Champagne, to top

Shake gin, lemon juice, and syrup in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Strain into a champagne flute, then top with champagne. Garnish with a lemon twist.

I recently stopped by @lvnowtv and made a hibiscus French 75! If you would like to make a hibiscus version, make this hibiscus syrup and directly substitute for simple syrup. See how easy it is to get creative with the classics?!

Hibiscus syrup (2:1)

1 part water
2 parts sugar
1/4 part dried hibiscus

Combine water and sugar in a sauce pan and heat until dissolved. Remove from heat and steep dried hibiscus for 15 minutes. Let cool then strain into a storage bottle. Keep in the fridge for up to two weeks.

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Hey, cocktail fans! Another Tuesday Tip time. Let’s talk about adding salt to a margarita glass! This does amazing things for balancing the sweet and tart flavors of the margarita and you can even get a little wild and add tajin or fresh grated citrus rind!

1. Rub a lime wedge around your glass rim. This helps the salt stick.
2. Spread coarse kosher salt on a flat plate
3. Dip the rim of your glass into the salt, and twist it for even coverage.

And there you have it! A perfectly salted margarita glass. Cheers!

This super savory and delicious cocktail from Seattle bartender Jamie Boudreau brings together ingredients from Spain, Italy and Mexico - sherry, Cynar, and tequila. This booze-forward cocktail is truly delicious. It was the perfect cocktail to test out my Tepotzli mixing glass my sister got me for Christmas. It is so gorgeous I can barely stand to use it!

What are you drinking on the first day of spring?

Latin Trifecta

- 1 ounce tequila
- 1 ounce Cynar
- 1/2 ounce dry sherry (oloroso)
- 3 dashes orange bitters

Add all ingredients to a mixing glass, Add ice and stir until chilled. Strain into a chilled coupe or cocktail glass. Garnish with a flamed orange twist.

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Discover the history of the alluring Coupe in my blog post “Through the Drinking Glass: The Coupe.” 🍸 Link in stories & bio!

We’re diving into its rich history, its role in the world of cocktails, and why this classic glassware deserves a spot in your home bar.

Do you prefer a coupe or a flute when drinking champagne?

The white lady cocktail was invented in 1919 and this recipe comes from Harry’s Bar in Paris! It’s super delicious and pretty simple!

- 2 ounces gin
- 1/2 ounce orange liqueur or triple sec
- 1/2 ounce lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 egg white

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🥂 We’re introducing our 5 Bottle Bar: The Classics - a carefully curated guide designed to elevate your home bartending game without overwhelming you.

With this guide, you’ll be mixing up Old fashioned cocktails, martinis, and your own creations like a pro in no time.

Impress your guests, or simply treat yourself to a well-deserved cocktail. Link in bio - cheers!🍹🍸🥃 #KindredSpirits #CocktailKit #ClassicCocktails

If you are looking for a simple but beautiful cocktail this sparkling paloma is the one! You can build it right in the glass honestly you can pretty much eyeball it! Combine tequila, lime juice, and sparkling grapefruit juice and either top with a bit of salt or rim your cocktail glass. Perfect for easter brunch or really anytime. Cheers!

Sparkling paloma
1.5 oz tequila
1 oz lime juice
3 oz sparkling grapefruit juice
a bit of sea salt

Combine in a glass and enjoy!

This whiskey might not actually be neat but I had to 😂

Welcome to another Tuesday tips! Today we are talking about the simple beauty of built cocktails. Some cocktails require a shaker or a mixing glass, but built cocktails are assembled right in the glass they’re served in, making them perfect for simple mixes that don’t need a shake or stir. It’s all about layering - ice first, spirits next, and mixers to top it off. 🙌

In a nutshell, built cocktails are all about simplicity, straightforward preparation, and a stunning presentation. So, here’s to built cocktails - easy to make, a delight to look at, and a joy to sip! 🥂 #KSTuesdaytips #cocktailrecipes #easycocktails #builtcocktails #cocktailtips

This one is sooooo delicious - the blackberry elderflower sour! This uses the blackberry syrup I shared earlier this week to make a gorgeous summer sour cocktail! This refreshing cocktail perfectly blends the rich, fruity sweetness of blackberries with the delicate floral notes of elderflower. I made this inspired by our honeymoon trip to Scotland, and used Neptune gin from @hendricksgin and that was the perfect choice! We loved how elderflower was used in the cuisine there, so this was so fun to make!

Blackberry elderflower sour

**1.75 oz gin**

**.5 oz elderflower liqueur**

**.75 oz blackberry syrup**

1 oz lemon juice

.5 oz egg white

Shake and double strain into a coupe, nick and Nora, or sour glass. Cheers!

It’s almost rum cocktail season! I can’t wait. It’s #piratefest this weekend in Vegas, and while it’s a bit blustery it has me thinking of warmer days. What are your favorite rum cocktails?

🌸✨ Tuesday Tips: Elevate your cocktails with stunning floral ice cubes! Using the Berlinzo ice maker and the directional freezing method, you can create crystal-clear ice with beautiful flowers inside. Chamomile is a great affordable edible flower for this purpose; its delicate blossoms add a touch of elegance to any drink without overpowering the flavors. Perfect for adding a touch of elegance to any drink. 🌺🍹 #CocktailTips #FloralIce #BerlinzoIceMaker #tuesdaytips

I had so much fun making this strawberry mint julep with @keepersheartwhiskey recently I decided to share a blog post about it! It walks you through how to make the strawberry syrup, how to build the cocktail, recommended tools; all about @keepersheartwhiskey and some related recipes. Sharing in stories and my blog as always is always in my bio. Cheers!

Get to know your glassware with our latest blog post in the ‘Through the Drinking Glass’ series! 🍸 This time, we’re focusing on the Collins glass. Its tall, long, and cylindrical shape make it perfect for any long drink. And did you know it was likely named after the Collins cocktails that were traditionally served in it? Dive into its rich history, design, and usage on my website. You’ll also find a list of cocktails best suited for this versatile glass including Singapore Sling, Mojito, Tom Collins, and many more. 👉 Check out our bio for the link! #CocktailCulture #HomeBarEssentials #collinsglass

🍹🎾 Watching Wimbledon and need to beat the heat? Grab the Wimbledon official drink - a Pimm’s Cup! 🌞🍓 check stories for a link to my Pimms Cup blog post to discover how to craft this refreshing cocktail that’s perfect for enjoying the tennis action. It also covers the history of how the Pimms cup then became a New Orleans classic. This cocktail is also an amazing low-abv batched cocktail perfect for the pool or a picnic!

Pimms Cup

- 2 oz Pimm’s no. 1 liqueur
- 3 ounces sparkling lemonade or citrus soda
- ½ ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Sliced or strips of cucumbers
- Thin lemon slices
- Cucumber slices, strawberry slices, lemon slices, mint leaves, basil leaves for garnish

1. Grab a highball glass and gently press cucumber against the sides of the glass with a bar spoon to release the flavor.
2. Fill the glass with ice and pour in the Pimms no. 1
3. Throw in some strawberries, lemon slices, and whatever else you’re using!
4. Add the lemon juice and top with sparkling lemonade or ginger beer
5. Garnish with mint, basil, or whatever other herbs you have around!

Never not tempted by an espresso martini 🤷🏻‍♀️

Using my @nutribullet to make this jalapeño watermelon margarita this past weekend truly was so easy and I can’t wait to dream up new ways to simplify batching cocktails! Next week I’ll share how I juiced 30+ limes 😅

It’s my birthday week so I thought I’d share a bit about absinthe, the misunderstood liquor whose history and place in culture started my fascination with booze! What do you want to learn about this week???

🍸✨ Refresh your summer with a classic Cucumber Gin and Tonic! 🥒🌿I love this crystal glassware I served it in!

There’s nothing quite like the crisp, refreshing taste of a gin and tonic accompanied by the cool, subtle flavor of cucumber. Perfect for those warm summer evenings or as a delightful treat for your next gathering. 2 oz gin topped with tonic and accompanied by cucumber ribbons! Cheers!

#GinAndTonic #SummerCocktails #CucumberGin #CocktailRecipe #Cheers

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Take me back to drinking wine on a boat off the Naapali coast 😍can’t be on a boat without a trusty baseball cap!

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Who else is dreaming of mint juleps in this weather?! Here are some julep glasses to cool you down

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A lavender gin sour cocktail in a vintage coupe glass to celebrate spring 🌿🌺🌼

Suggestions for what glassware to use for your home bar found in my 5 bottle bar guide

Absolutely love these pink coupes! We’ve got vintage and modern to choose from 😍

The equipment I use to do cocktail photography and for content creation!

Vintage circus circus las vegas Nevada mug for a slow Sunday morning

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Casual desert outfit leather jacket, Levi’s, and white sneakers

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Had so much fun hanging in Palm Springs with some of my favorite women earlier this year 💜 this olive dress was perfect and so comfortable

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