SUMMER’S END JULEP

2 1/2 oz. Bourbon @michterswhiskey1/2 oz. Mint Syrup @cocktailartistsMuddled LavenderMint leaves—Place bourbon and lavender sprigs in glass and muddle well. Strain into julep cup. Add mint syrup and ice and stir lightly. Line the cup with a couple mint leaves and top with more pebble ice. Garnish with mint sprig and lavender.—I know summers about over, but … More SUMMER’S END JULEP

ANTIQUE PANDA

2 1/2 oz. Dry Sake1/4 oz. Pandan Syrup3 Dashes Orange Bitters—Place lemon peel and sake in glass and muddle. Add syrup and Bitters and stir with ice. Strain into rocks glass over ice and garnish with lemon peel—If you’re a fan of old-fashioned style recipes, but maybe in the mood for something a little lighter … More ANTIQUE PANDA

LEEWARD NEGRONI

1 oz. Gin @beefeatergin 241 oz. Coconut Oil Washed Campari1 oz. Pandan Cordial—Stir with ice / Strain / Garnish with orange slice and pandan—Last weekend we had a fantastic meetup with Bay Area based drinkstagrammers, organized by Ramon @koktailmeister during his visit from Australia. We met up at PCH (Pacific Cocktail Haven) for an evening of amazing drinks. First … More LEEWARD NEGRONI

COCONUT MELON DAIQUIRI

1 1/4 oz. Coconut Rum3/4 oz. White Rum1/2 oz. Simple Syrup3/4 oz. Lime JuiceMuddled WatermelonEgg White—Place 5-6 watermelon chunks in shaker and muddle well. Add in other ingredients except egg white and shake with ice briefly. Add egg white and shake a lot more. Double strain into glass and garnish with watermelon slice.—A perfect summery … More COCONUT MELON DAIQUIRI

PANDAN PARADISE

1 oz. Dry Sake3/4 oz. Vodka @paumauivodka3/4 oz. Pandan Syrup1/4 oz. Yellow Chartreuse1/2 oz. Lemon JuiceSparkling Yuzu Juice—Shake together ingredients except yuzu juice with ice and strain into glass. Top with sparkling yuzu and garnish with lemon peel and drop in a lemon wheel—First off, I just want to say how proud of myself I am … More PANDAN PARADISE

FLAMINGO CLUB

2 oz. Gin @beefeatergin 243/4 oz. Basil Syrup1 1/2 oz. Watermelon Juice1/2 oz. Lemon JuiceClub Soda—Shake together all ingredients except club soda with ice and fine strain into glass over ice. Top with club soda, garnish with basil and watermelon chunks.—Summer is almost coming to an end already, so here is a delicious and refreshing sip to … More FLAMINGO CLUB

EDELGARD’S CORDIAL

(Inspired by Fire Emblem: Three Houses)—1 1/2 oz. Lillet Blanc3/4 oz. Gin3/4 oz. Campari3 Dashes Lavender Bitters3 – 4 Drops Charcoal Liqueur—Stir together all ingredients except charcoal liqueur with ice. In separate glass, combine 1 barspoon activate charcoal, 1 oz vodka, and 1 oz simple syrup. Stir till all charcoal is dissolved. Strain drink into … More EDELGARD’S CORDIAL

FRESH AND TWISTED

1 1/2 oz Rhum Agricole @rhumclement1 oz Lime Juice1/2 oz Simple Syrup1/4 oz. Hibiscus Syrup2 Dashes Cardamom Bitters @scrappysbittersEgg White—Shake together all ingredients except egg white for a few seconds. Strain and discard ice, add egg white and dry shake for ~30 seconds. Pour into cocktail glass. Garnish with lime peel and flowers—I was stoked when Marc … More FRESH AND TWISTED

ISLAND HARVEST

2 oz. Coconut Rum1/2 oz. Basil Syrup1/2 oz. Yellow Chartreuse1/4 oz. Lemon Juice—Stir together all ingredients with ice in mixing glass. Strain over large ice and garnish with lemon and basil—I’m here today to tell you about the deliciousness that is the combo of coconut and basil. I shared a coconut basil smash a loooooong … More ISLAND HARVEST

BITTERSWEET SYMPHONY

1 oz. Tequila @onewithlifetequila1 oz. Bitter Bianco @luxardousa1 oz. Maraschino Liqueur @luxardousa1/2 oz. Lime Juice1/4 oz. Simple Syrup—Shake together all with ice. Strain into glass, serve up, garnish with lime peel and cherry—I’m hitting a double whammy with today’s post because: 1) It’s my actual entry for this month’s @homebarawards, the last one was kind of an after thought. … More BITTERSWEET SYMPHONY