BEE’S COBBLER

2 oz. Midsummer Solstice Gin @hendricksgin3/4 oz. Lemon Juice1 oz. Honey2 Peach Slices—Cut peach slices into chunks and place in shaker. Add gin and muddle. Add lemon, honey, and ice and shake. Double strain into coupe. Garnish with peach and flowers. Here’s my little contribution for the #beeskneesweek event happening this week hosted by @barrhillgin. It’s a great event … More BEE’S COBBLER

WINTER NOVA

3 oz. Single Malt Whiskey @stranahans1/2 oz. Simple Syrup1/4 oz. Banana LiqueurCardamom BittersFernet Branca Rinse—Pour about 1/4 oz. Fernet in glass and swirl all around. Get rid of excess. Stir together other ingredients with ice. Place rocks cube in fernet rinsed glass, strain cocktail—What’s a good cocktail to enjoy while relaxing on your brand new @article sofa? Glad … More WINTER NOVA

VIOLET SKY

2 oz. Pink Gin @prohibitionspirits1/2 oz. Maraschino Liqueur1/2 oz. Lemon Juice1/4 oz. Violet Liqueur—Shake all together with ice and strain into coupe. Garnish with flower and lemon twist.—Last weekend I was up wine tasting and exploring a little bit of Sonoma. We wanted to find some spirit tastings as well so we made a last minute … More VIOLET SKY

BLUMEN ISLE

1 1/2 oz. @pfluckerup Herbal Liqueur1/2 oz. Coconut Rum3 oz. Pineapple Juice1/4 oz. CuraçaoBarspoon Maraschino Syrup—Shake together all with ice and strain into glass. Garnish with orange peel and cherry—A while ago I got a bottle of this delicious herbal liqueur from @pfluckerup and finally got around to mixing up a equally delicious recipe. The dominate flavor of the … More BLUMEN ISLE

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