... take on a modern Mint Julep.   1 oz. rye whiskey 1 oz. apple brandy 1/2 oz. cinnamon- and clove-infused brown sugar syrup (see below) 7-8 mint leaves Tools: muddler, swizzle stick Glass: julep Garnish: ...

... syrup that’s requisite in a Zombie.   3 cinnamon sticks, crushed 1 cup sugar 1 cup water Fresh grapefruit juice   Create an infused simple syrup by heating cinnamon sticks, sugar and water. Bring to ...

HOME | RECIPES | FOOD, MIXERS & GARNISH RECIPES Dijon Syrup While it may sound better suited to a brat than a cocktail shaker, this mustard- and sweet paprika-infused syrup ...

HOME | RECIPES | FOOD, MIXERS & GARNISH RECIPES Clove Syrup Teeny cloves pack a lot of flavor when infused into a fizzy Sparkling Pear Float or cup of hot tea. 1 cup ...

... when infused into a sugary simple syrup.   2 cups granulated sugar 2 cups water 1 oz. roasted barley in a saucepan   Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high ...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Photo by Vianney Rodriguez, sweetlifebake.com Watermelon Cucumber Margarita Cool down with this watermelon- and cucumber-infused take ...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Photo by Stuart Mullenberg Pret a Poire Armagnac proves it’s more than just a solo sipper in this pear-infused aperitif.   1 ...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Czech the Shelf Sweet meets spice in this gingery, dry Curaçao-infused flip. 3/4 oz. dry Curaçao (Best uses Pierre Ferrand Dry Curaçao) ...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Photo by Darren Edwards The Kentucky Pilgrim Gather some friends and give thanks for this fruit- and spice-infused cocktail—it can ...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Belsnickel Cocktail Emeryville, California, bartender Alex Smith pairs apple brandy with a cranberry liqueur and clove-infused bitters for ...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Bar Fly With identical proportions of four ingredients, this cocktail can easily be multiplied for entertaining.   1 oz. fig-infused gin ...

...  2 oz. pomegranate-infused gin 3/4 oz. winter tonic syrup 2 oz. club soda Tools: barspoon Glass: Collins Garnish: long orange twist   Combine all ingredients in an ice-filled glass, stir ...

HOME | RECIPES | FOOD, MIXERS & GARNISH RECIPES Photo by Clay McLachlan © 2012 Affogato with Smoky Almond Ice Cream Mezcal-infused ice cream creates a smoky backdrop ...

... sipper.   3/4 oz. apple-infused applejack (see below) 3/4 oz. ginger-cider syrup (see below) 3/4 oz. lemon juice 2 oz. ginger ale White ale (Smith-Mattsson uses Blanche de Bruxelles) Ice ...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Photo by Kris Misevski Room with a View Bartender Travis Owens uses a locally produced gin and clove-infused syrup to ...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Cucumber Vermouth DIY dry vermouth gets a refreshing, vegetal makeover with this cucumber-infused formula from Portland, Ore. bartender ...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES In Bruges Pineapple, hibiscus-infused gin and a light Belgian-style saison ale combine to make a deliciously crisp, fruity and floral summer ...

HOME | RECIPES | FOOD, MIXERS & GARNISH RECIPES   Strawberry Wine Sorbet Get a double dose of fresh strawberry flavor in this bright and juicy fruit wine-infused ...

... the heat. Temper the egg and sugar mixture by slowly adding the infused cream to bring the egg up to the same temperature, whisking all the time. Strain the mixture and then allow it to cool to room temperature. ...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES East Aspen Heights An herb-infused simple syrup amplifies the herbaceousness of gin and Chartreuse in this berry- and pear-studded ...

... of tarragon syrup. 1 oz. Campari 1 oz. kumquat purée (blend together 3-4 kumquats, skin on, with a splash of water until smooth and fine-strain before using) 1/2 oz. fresh lemon juice 1/2 oz. tarragon-infused ...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Photo by Jay B Sauceda Preferred Lies Bergamot-infused bourbon meets with an apple cidery tang and a touch of ginger in this cocktail ...

HOME | RECIPES | FOOD, MIXERS & GARNISH RECIPES Photo by Stuart Mullenberg Blonde Ale Burger This beer-infused recipe from Toronto’s Beerbistro yields a juicy, ...

... get dosed with a delicious trifecta of flavor and spice—Sriracha chile sauce, Chinese five-spice powder, and the botanical- and spice-infused Angostura bitters.   1/2 cup hoisin sauce 1/3 cup soy ...

... base. (“To avoid nasty family fights,” quips co-creator Alon Munzer.) 2 oz. ginger/cinnamon-infused sweet vermouth 1 oz. Grenache or another dry, spicy red wine ½ oz. honey syrup (equal parts honey and ...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Photo by Kate N. G. Sommers Prairie Rose This is a bright and cheery combo of vodka, hazelnut-infused orgeat, grenadine and citrus. ...

... infused mezcal. 1 1/2 oz. añejo tequila 1 1/2 oz. Campari 1 dash orange bitters 1 tsp. cacao nib mezcal (see below) Large pieces of ice Tools: barspoon Glass: rocks Place a large piece of ice in a rocks ...

... a large glass jar and add the rye whiskey. Secure the lid, shake to combine and let rest in a cool, dark place for 3 months. After 3 months, strain into a clean glass jar. If desired, reserve infused ...

... witbier, chilled 3/4 oz. pineapple-infused aquavit (see below) 3/4 oz. fresh lime juice 1/2 oz. fresh ginger syrup (see below) Ice cubes Tools: shaker, strainer, barspoon Glass: pilsner Garnish: lime ...

... but it's actually easy to make and well worth the effort. 1 ½ oz. rye whiskey ¾ oz. Earl Grey-infused Pineau des Charentes (Pineau des Charentes is a French aperitif available at well-stocked wine shops) ...

... with every sip. 1 1/2 oz. American gin (citrus-forward) 1 oz. infused Cocchi Americano (see below) 1 oz. Dolin Blanc vermouth Ice cubes Tools: mixing glass, barspoon, strainer Glass: coupe Garnish: lemon ...

... & Tonic.   1 1/4 oz. roasted beet-infused Tanqueray gin 3 1/2 oz. tonic water Dash of apple cider vinegar Ice cubes Glass: Collins Garnish: pickled beet   Pour ingredients into an ice-filled ...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Ceo Maidin Gaelic for “mountain mist,” this cocktail fuses a bright-eyed combo of rosemary-infused tea, honey and citrus with ...

... table with this hearty French toast that’s infused with the flavors of Kentucky’s most famous spirit. Rather than just dunking each slice of bread in the bourbon batter, let them soak for a few additional ...

... Asian markets, but Steen’s Pure Louisiana Cane Vinegar is worth seeking out—it’s made from southern sugar cane and aged in oak (find it at simplycajun.com). 2 oz. Thai tea-infused rum (recipe below) ...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES A Walk in the Garden True to its name, this cocktail made with celery juice and fennel-infused gin, and garnished with a bright slice of ...

... infused vodka. For cloudy limoncello, add the syrup while still slightly warm.       Step 6 Using the funnel, pour the liqueur into sterilized bottles, seal tightly ...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES   Figue et Cognac Josh Pearson makes this elegant cocktail with small, green, super-sweet Kadota figs. 2 oz. fig-infused Cognac (see ...

... and add ice cubes to fill. Garnish.   Donn's Mix 3 cinnamon sticks, crushed 1 cup sugar 1 cup water fresh grapefruit juice   Create an infused simple syrup by heating cinnamon sticks, sugar ...

... spiked with both aromatic ginger and clove.   2 1/2 oz. white grape juice 3 oz. apricot nectar 1 oz. ginger-infused simple syrup 1/4 tsp. ground clove Ice Tools: shaker, strainer Glass: cocktail Garnish: ...

... juice and club soda for an equal amount of Dr. Brown’s Cel-Ray soda, a staple of Jewish delis along the Northeastern seaboard. For those who don’t live near New York, the syrup (and infused rye) should ...

... pear-infused rye whiskey 3/4 oz. Amaro Nonino 1 dash lemon juice 2 dashes Fee Bros. whiskey barrel aged bitters Ice Tools: mixing glass, barspoon, strainer Glass: cocktail Garnish: 2 drops clove essence ...

... oz. pear-infused Herradura Silver Tequila 1/2 oz. yellow chartreuse 1/2 oz. applejack bonded cracked ice Tools: shaker, strainer Glass: coupe or cocktail Garnish: thin pear slice   Stir ingredients ...