Cold Mayan Night: Must-Try Fall Espresso Martini
As I watch autumn settle into Dubuque, I’ve been perfecting what I believe is the ideal seasonal toast – an innovative espresso martini I call “Cold Mayan Night.” Let me…
The Devil’s Garden, A Scary Good Halloween Cocktail
Embark on a journey into the complexity and creativity behind a Halloween-themed cocktail, The Devil’s Garden. This unique drink showcases intricate layers of flavor, fun new techniques, and a blend…
Mezcal Martinez a Smokey, Sweet, Well Balanced Cocktail
The Mezcal Martinez is a riff on the classic Martinez cocktail. Richard Elgar created it and first published it in the Difford’s Guide. It provides a smokey flavor from the Mezcal…
Division Bell Cocktail, Harmony of Mezcal & Aperol
When it comes to cocktails, each drink has its unique story. These stories are shaped by the era they come from, the places they were first made, and the people…
Naked and Famous Cocktail, Mezcal + Yellow Chartreuse
In the vast ocean of cocktails, certain drinks manage to break the surface and capture our attention, not just for their tantalizing flavors, but also for the stories they tell….
Oaxaca Old Fashioned, a Great Mezcal + Reposado Cocktail
The Oaxaca Old Fashioned is a variation of the classic Old Fashioned cocktail that incorporates elements from the rich culinary and cultural traditions of Oaxaca, Mexico. The Old Fashioned itself…
Ashes of an Affair
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. We created a non-traditional drink that is smokey, sweet, and tart. Ashes of an Affair is a mezcal, tequila, raspberry syrup sour cocktail….