Sip, Share, and Savor
Historically Speaking
Bar Vademecum: Imagine diving headfirst into the colorful world of cocktails, where every sip tells a story and every ingredient has its own tale to tell. If you’ve ever found yourself curious about the origins of your favorite mixed drinks, then here is your ultimate guide to unlocking the secrets behind the bar. It’s like a treasure map for your taste buds!
EUVS Vintage Cocktail Books: EUVS (Exposition Universelle des Vins et Spiritueux, aka the Universal Exhibition of Wines and Spirits) is a museum dedicated to the history of wines and spirits. And trust us, it’s not your average stuffy museum – it’s filled to the brim with a treasure trove of vintage cocktail books. So grab a drink (or two), kick back, and let the vintage cocktail adventures begin! Cheers to cocktails and digital exploration!
Great Cocktail Sites
Meet Jeffrey Morgenthaler, Portland’s cocktail wizard and co-owner of Pacific Standard. Since 1996, he’s been shaking and stirring his way through some of the best bars, racking up James Beard Award nods. His blog and best-seller, The Bar Book: Elements of Cocktail Technique 🛟, spill his bartending secrets, and he’s penned pieces for Playboy and Imbibe. Jeffrey judges top cocktail competitions and has been dubbed one of America’s top mixologists. In 2018, he dropped “Drinking Distilled” and even showed off his flaming Spanish Coffee on Late Night with Seth Meyers. Cheers to Jeffrey!
Kevin’s website is like our favorite hangout spot! He’s the ultimate drink wizard and total perfectionist. His site isn’t just educational; it’s like a playground for cocktail nerds, complete with calculators for making super juices and batching drinks. It’s the go-to spot for all things cocktail-related, from recipes to cutting-edge techniques. Cheers to Kevin for keeping our glasses full and our spirits high! Binge-watch his awesome YouTube videos here!
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Science
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Sustainability
CocktailGreen: Practical sustainability tips for mixologists
CocktailSafe: Safety information on cocktail ingredients and techniques
Sustainable Bartender: Uniting mixology with sustainability
Pseudo Juice: Brian Tasch over at Corpse Revived has whipped up a new kind of citrus juice substitute, leaning on the bold, aromatic zest from the citrus peels to bring the flavor forward. It extends shelf life and boosts the volume, making it a practical (and flavorful) alternative to fresh-squeezed without any risk of going flat.
Super Juice: Super Juice was initially crafted by Nickle Morris of Expo Cocktail Bar in Louisville, KY and was later modified by Kevin Kos. It is a way to get up to 8 times more juice per citrus and a boosted citrus flavor.
