When my friend Ashley asked me if I could create a recipe for Soley, I had never heard of the stuff before but man am I addicted now! It’s basically alcoholic juiced fruit that’s freaking delicious on its own or mixed as a cocktail. It’s distilled from sugar cane, kept in the fridge, and is…
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Blackberry Smash
Want a refreshing summer cocktail? Muddle some juicy summer blackberries with maple syrup, garden mint, and mix with bourbon for a delicious and easy treat. Blackberry Smash 3.5 oz bourbon .75 oz maple syrup 8 blackberries 5 mint leaves Ice Muddle blackberries with maple syrup and mint. Pour bourbon over mixture and give it a…
The Smolder
A sexy cocktail inspired by the one and only Flynn Rider Don’t you love a cocktail that doesn’t involve dirtying any dishes except the pitcher you store it in? This is literally four ingredients stirred together with a garnish. That’s it! This recipe’s proportions make it really easy to scale up and down. You could make a whole…
Cherr-ity Bourbon Punch
A delicious cherry orange bourbon punch Looking for a punch you can serve again and again? This punch is a crowd pleaser! I made this for happy hour at my parents’ lake house with my girlfriends and everyone loved it. This is super simple to make. No tricks here: just pour everything in a large pitcher or…
Dragon Fire
A strong vodka drink with a homemade raspberry mint ginger simple syrup Brace yourselves: Game of Thrones is coming and I for one could not be more excited! I give you Dragon Fire: an insanely delicious raspberry craft cocktail. When Kruto Vodka asked me to come up with a new recipe, I asked my friend Branden for help…
Cocktails with Kyle
Kyle Hilla is a critically acclaimed liquid architect here in Dallas. If you follow the drink scene, I’m sure you’ve heard of him. Considered one of the best bartenders in Dallas, he now manages the bar at Smoke Dallas, Smoke Plano, Bar Belmont, and The Theodore. He also happens to the husband of one of…