The Boulevardier cocktail, cousin to the Negroni, is made with whiskey instead of gin. While a traditional Negroni features the bitter of the beloved Campari and herbal flavors of gin, the whiskey in the Boulevardier mellows out the Campari, merging it into the warmth of the drink.
This cocktail will win you over during the cold winter months, when its rich flavors will take the chill off. Fair warning, you may want to drink it year round.… Read more
This Bourbon Manhattan cocktail recipe uses bourbon instead of the rye whiskey used in a classic Manhattan. It also includes sweet and dry vermouth. If you like a classic Manhattan, I recommend that you give this version a try.… Read more
Changing up the classic Manhattan cocktail a bit, these Bitter Southerner cocktails call for Averna instead of sweet vermouth. Averna is a type of Amaro, an Italian bitter. The syrupy liquor has a spicy herbal, sweet flavor with citrus overtones. Thanks to the Averna, these Bitter Southerners are delicious!… Read more
When our first snow of the season arrived on a Saturday night, we settled in for a cozy evening in front of a fire. It seemed like the perfect night for Manhattan cocktails.
As New England and other parts of the country are hit with record-breaking cold weather and snowstorms, it’s time to share the recipe. You might need one of these cocktails over the next few days.… Read more