The Cocktail Spirit with Robert Hess

There are cocktails, such as the Ramos Gin Fizz, which include egg white in order to create a foamy head. Several drinks... Read more

It is important to understand that recipes aren’t written in stone. Within certain limits, you should feel free to make ... Read more

You might think that you have the recipe for a drink nailed, but if you don’t take the time to look into the history of ... Read more

Maraschino cherries are a staple ingredient behind almost any bar. They are an extremely common garnish for a wide varie... Read more

It can often be easy to overlook cocktail garnishes, especially when you are making drinks at home. But since the first ... Read more

Have you ever gone to a bar, ordered a drink, and once you picked it up, the glass felt warm? Fine restaurants will typi... Read more

Anyone who mixes up a drink knows that an important step is straining the drink into the glass. There are a number of wa... Read more

I think there is probably nothing more important for making truly great cocktails than understanding the “Foundational” ... Read more

There are two distinct camps that bartenders often segment themselves into, those that free-pour and those that measure.... Read more

Just because you see it in print, doesn’t mean it is a good recipe. Similarly to when good recipes can result in bad dri... Read more