There’s something about Memorial Day that calls for a proper drink in hand. It marks the unofficial start of summer, which means longer days, outdoor tables, and cocktails that lean refreshing, unfussy, and just a little celebratory. Think crisp, citrusy, maybe a touch of fizz, and ideally something you can make more than once without
The Gold Rush might sound like something from the 1800s, but it is actually a modern classic. Created in the early 2000s at the legendary Milk & Honey by T.J. Siegel, it quickly became a go-to for bartenders who wanted something simple, balanced, and just a little bit luxurious. Think of it as the Whiskey
French cocktails have a way of making even the simplest drink feel a little more elegant. Many of them are tied directly to France, whether through their birthplace, the ingredients that define them, or the Paris bars that helped shape cocktail culture in the early 20th century. This list leans into that connection. Some were
Some cocktails feel like they belong to a very specific time and place, and the Bobby Burns is firmly in that camp. Named after the Scottish poet Robert Burns, this is a drink that leans into whisky, vermouth, and a whisper of Benedictine to create something quietly complex and a little bit old-school in the
English cocktails are a great mix of old school charm and modern London flair. Some come from grand hotels and clubs, some from the golden age of gin, and some were created by bartenders who helped make London one of the world’s great cocktail cities. This list leans into both sides of that story. These
Tonic does far more than just prop up a standard gin and tonic. It brings bitterness, lift, and that crisp sparkle that can make a drink feel instantly cleaner, sharper, and more refreshing. It is also one of the easiest ways to experiment with whatever spirits you already have at home. Most people think of
If the classic Negroni is all about bold bitterness and deep red intrigue, the White Negroni is its brighter, sharper cousin. Created in the early 2000s by British bartender Wayne Collins at Vinexpo in Bordeaux, it swaps out the usual components for a more herbal, slightly gentler take that still delivers that unmistakable Negroni backbone.
Our cocktail is Virginia Distillery Co.’s clever spin on the classic Boulevardier—rich, smooth, and just a little bit rebellious. Swapping in their Cabernet Cask Select whisky brings a lush depth, layering dark fruit and gentle spice against Campari’s signature bitterness and the rounded sweetness of vermouth. Stirred down and finished with a bright twist of
It takes a certain courage and a fair bit of conviction to build a whisky distillery that dares to do things differently. Luckily, today’s guest is genetically predisposed to have both. Today I’m sitting down with Gareth Moore, CEO of the Virginia Distillery Company. With his father’s dream as the blueprint, Gareth has transformed an
If the 1980s and ’90s gave us excess, they also gave us a few cocktails that actually stuck around for good reason. The French Martini is one of them. Despite the name, it isn’t particularly French and it definitely isn’t a Martini in the classic sense, but that silky mix of vodka, raspberry, and pineapple