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Cold Mayan Night: Must-Try Fall Espresso Martini
By Carl Busch • October 30, 2024As 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
By Carl Busch • October 4, 2024Embark 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… -
Fruity Bird, Cereal Milk-Washed You Will Love
By Carl Busch • May 7, 2024Crafting my cocktail menu is a nuanced art, balancing my creativity and craft. I innovate as the cocktail scene evolves, merging familiar flavors with novel techniques. One such approach, incorporating… -
Perfect Manhattan, Whiskey + Dry & Sweet Vermouth
By Carl Busch • April 2, 2024I am going to be honest. I had no idea what a Perfect Manhattan was until about three years ago while working at the Hotel Julien. Some asked for it,… -
My Favorite Espresso Martini Recipe Has No Vodka
By Carl Busch • March 27, 2024This recipe is NOT a knock on Dick Bradsell or what he created in the 1980s. The Espresso Martini is a good cocktail. The story of how and why it… -
Cold Brew Old Fashioned, Simple and Flavorful
By Carl Busch • March 26, 2024If you know me, you know I love a great classic Old Fashioned and Mr Black. So when I went to the Mr Black website and saw their Cold Brew… -
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- Nonino
25th Hour Cocktail = Scotch + Amaro Nonino + Port
By Carl Busch • March 3, 202425th Hour Cocktail Recipe -
- Amaro
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- Bitters
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- Chocolate
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- Maraschino
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- Mezcal
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- Sweet Vermouth
Mezcal Martinez a Smokey, Sweet, Well Balanced Cocktail
By Carl Busch • February 4, 2024The 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…