Orgeat Syrup
Many classic drinks use orgeat syrup as a component of the drink. It is most famous for contributing to the original Mai Tai, but it can be found in many other classics including the Scorpion, Japanese...
View ArticleItalian Soda
Ask most people what an Italian Soda is and they’ll usually describe a combination of flavour syrup and carbonated, or seltzer, water. If you search its origin on the Internet, the majority of the...
View ArticleSimple Syrup
What is simple syrup? As the name states, simple syrup is pretty simple. However, it is a crucial part of cocktails and without a standard syrup, many cocktails can become cloyingly sweet or...
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Falernum
This particular cocktail ingredient has had a significant amount of discussion in the old blogosphere. Many of the cocktail luminaries, if there is such a thing, have researched the origins of this...
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Grenadine Syrup
In the never ending quest to discover what makes a great cocktail, I’ve embarked upon a study of grenadine. Sure it may seem like a trivial subject, but I’ve learned that it’s the small things that are...
View ArticleItalian Soda
Italain Soda is a modern take on the American soda, but with a shrewd attempt to remake it as an Italian invention.
View ArticleDark Caramel Syrup
One of the great things about mixology is the infinite number of ingredient to work with. One flavour that has been a favourite is caramel or burnt sugar. This ingredient provides a number of benefits...
View ArticleCream Syrup
A genuine cream soda requires cream, but that is not an option for all diets. This recipe from the 1800s is a substitute cream syrup used at soda fountains and it is tasty.
View ArticleWhat is Grenadine Made From?
What would you say if I told you the literal translation of grenadine from French didn’t mean pomegranate in the context of the sweet red syrup called grenadine? What would you think if I said modern...
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