🍹3 Slushy Cocktails That Don’t Suck
There was nothing like an ice-cold sugar bomb in the form of a convenience-store slushy as a kid! If you’re looking to enjoy that sweet nostalgia without the chemicals and sucrose overload, you’re in luck. Who doesn’t love slushy cocktails?! Slushy Cocktails for the Discerning Drinker These slushy cocktails—which are takes on classics—are blender friendly and […]
Palate Development: How to Create Your Own ‘Rolodex’
Palate development is a frequent subject of inquiry we get from students. In fact, we dedicate three separate modules to learning about and tasting different spirits (one module for neutral grain alcohol, rum, and tequila, one for whiskey, and one for fortified wine). And that’s because… As Nimble Co-founder, Kyle put it… “It doesn’t get […]
Is The Juice Worth The Squeeze? Fresh Citrus Juice Alternatives
While muggles complain about skyrocketing gas prices, bartenders watch as fresh citrus juice steadily becomes liquid gold. If not for the cocktail renaissance (and its focus on fresh ingredients), you probably wouldn’t be reading this. But, as limes encroach on the $200/case mark, what if there was a better way? Instead of needing one lime […]
Heralding Spring With a Cherry Blossom Martini
Here on the West Coast, one of the earliest reminders of better times ahead is the precious cherry blossom. “Sakura” in Japanese, these dense budding trees provide row upon row of pink and white petals dancing in the wind and perfuming the air with their subtle, gentle scent. Kazuki Means ‘peace’, ‘harmony’ Floral ingredients are […]
Top 5 Non Alcoholic Beers According to a Bartender
Break from the booze? If you’re not a fan of drinking wet cardboard pulp to avoid being a social pariah, try these non alcoholic beers.