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đŸč3 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 […]

Cocktail Syrups Explained—When & Why to Use Different Sweeteners

Hey, ‘vodka soda’ folk, here’s some news: When we talk about ‘sweet’ and ‘cocktails’ together in 2022, we don’t mean thisđŸ‘‡đŸŒ (A little more forgiveness for our ‘gin and soda’ friends 😏 ) Bartenders know that sweetness is an essential component of a cocktail.  In fact, the term ‘cocktail’ was first defined in 1806 as […]

To Stir or not to Stir? Wet Ice and the Dilution Gremlin

On top of memorizing ingredients and proportions, you also need to know which technique to use: to stir or to shake cocktails! (Wondering which shakers to use? We recommend these Professional Boston Cocktail Shaker Weighted Shaking Tins.) What’s the general rule for shaking vs stirring cocktails? Most purists would say… STIR Clear ingredients (spirits, vermouth, etc.)  […]

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 […]

The Nimble Bag of Bartender Tricks

Bartender Tricks

How To Use Bartender Tricks to Be More Confident Behind the Bar Bartenders need to project confidence. Our ability to do so puts our guests at ease, gains their trust, and gives them permission to have a good time. Master these bartender tricks and you’ll be oozing confidence and blowing your guests away in no […]

“The Offering” Cocktail at Pacific Rim National Park

A Cocktail in a Hut on the Beach – Stress Test at 1st of 29 Canadian National Parks When you’re embarking on an adventure as epic as our cross-Canada tour, you’ve got to do some serious planning.  Since Nate, Kyle and myself will essentially live out of a small trailer for our trip, we have to pack […]

The Smoked Cocktail: A Wild Spur Kinda Night

The smoked cocktail: Perfect for a night around the fire About once a year, we make sure we get out to the beach so that we can have a fire and hang out with some good friends. This year, we decided we’d make a cocktail that fit the occasion perfectly. Never thought you could infuse […]

A Beginner’s Guide To Martinis (and Their Variations)

Martinis for beginners. In the world of cocktails, the martini holds a special place. The mention of its name conjures its distinct glass and garnish, as well as images of its distinctive drinkers. People of influence  casually saunter to the bar and say, “Martini, please”:  businessmen and women, well-to-do housewives, and, of course, James Bond. The […]

Drinks and Drams With Whisky Wisemen

In this episode we get our feet wet in Vancouver by mixing up a couple of delicious whisky cocktails with Whisky Wisemen’s co-founder Nick Harborne. Who are the Whisky Wisemen? Whisky Wisemen is a nonprofit that hosts cocktail parties to raise money for charity. The Wisemen are now branching out into other forms of charity events […]

Download The Five: A Short Guide to Master the Basics

The Five Download
  • The DNA that influence 99% of cocktails
  • How to make The Five most important classic cocktails better than most bars
  • The building blocks for creating your own custom cocktails