In this episode of How to Drink, I’m making a cocktail that I call the Imperial Cranberry Cobbler, or the Thanksgiving Cobbler. It’s a recipe based on a drink called a Floradora, which is an old cobbler named for the musical of the same name. So this Thanksgiving while you’re spending time with family, or simply relaxing after eating so much food, make yourself a cocktail that you can be thankful for. Happy Thanksgiving!

In this episode of How to Drink, I am making a cocktail presented by Luxardo called the Negroni Bianco. This is a less overpowering bitter than the standard Negroni. In short, this is more than a simply an un-reddended Negroni, and it’s certainly a worthy variation on the classic. Cheers!

In this episode of How to Drink, I am making a cocktail presented by Luxardo called the Amaretto Sour. This version of the Amaretto Sour is a slightly modified version of Jeffery Morgenthaler’s recipe. This is a delicious drink that combines Luxardo Amaretto with Bourbon that you are gonna want to make as soon as possible. Cheers!

On this episode of How to Drink, I’m partnering up with Luxardo to make a Christmas favorite, Eggnog. This isn’t your regular Eggnog though, I tested out some variations on the classic Eggnog and tweaking proportions to come up with this recipe and this was the way I will always make my Eggnog this way. So whether you’re caroling, or sitting by an open fire, make yourself an Eggnog and enjoy the Holiday season. Merry Christmas!

With the release of Rogue One, I thought about making drink that Han Solo would approve of, so on this episode we are making Han Solo’s Shot First. This drink is pretty simple in that it only consist of hickory smoke and Wormwood Rye. However, you are welcome to try to put your own spin on this drink, maybe with some bitters?! Whichever way you choose to drink it, may the force be with you!

On this episode of How to Drink, I’m making a Champagne Cocktail from Casablanca, which happens to be a big favorite of mine. The drink is fairly straightforward, however, I decided to deviate from what is considered the norm as far as the drink is concerned. But, when you try to make it for yourself you’re welcome to use the stock approach of sugar cub, bitters, cognac, and champagne. Either it, it is a delicious beverage to have! Cheers!

On this episode of How to Drink, I’m making an El Presidente. This is a classic pre-prohibition cocktail that has a ton of history that reaches all the way to Cuba. I made my version with with Havana Club Cuban Rum and Lillet Blanc, which I was very pleased with. I highly recommend you give the El Presidente a try! Cheers!

On this episode of How to Drink, I’m making Grenadine! Grenadine is a commonly used syrup that is characterized by being tart and sweet with a red color to it. This is an easy syrup to make and great to have around the bar when needed! Hope you enjoy this syrup as much as I do! Cheers!

On this episode of How to Drink, I’m making a Jersey Sunset, an old variation on the sling. This cocktail calls for angostura bitters, but I used creole style bitters from “The Bitter Truth.”However you decide to make this delicious cocktail I would love to hear about your choice of bitters for this drink! Cheers!

On this episode of How to Drink, I’m making the cocktail the Final Ward. The Final Ward is a cocktail from the prohibition era invented at the Detroit Athletic Club and appeared in cocktail guides by 1916. For the original version, the Last Word, swap your rye for gin and your lemon for lime, it’s also incredible. Both versions are great, just depends on if you’re in the mood for gin or rye. Cheers!

On this episode of How to Drink, I’m addressing the classic and venerable Martini. I decided to make both a Gin Martini and the Dry Martini, which I’m not as big of a fan of as I am the Gin Martini. However, though I side more with the Gin Martini more than the Dry Martini these two drinks were equally enjoyable in making them and I highly encourage to do give them a try. Cheers!

On this episode of How to Drink, I’m making a Knickerbocker, inspired by the film “The Thin Man” from 1934. Traditionally, this drink would have been served over the ice it was shaken with, but I saw no reason to try it served over a Nick & Nora glass. If you enjoy crime movies like “The Thin Man” and drinking, then I highly encourage giving this cocktail a try. Cheers!

On this episode of How to Drink, I’m making a Sazerac, which is a drink people have been asking me to cover for some time now. This drink is famously associated with New Orleans, where legend holds that it was invented at the Sazerac House in the 1850’s. Some go as far as to say it’s the first cocktail. Though that is most certainly not true, it still encourage you to give the Sazerac a try for it is delicious. Cheers!

On this episode of How to Drink, I’m making a Martinez after so many of you requested I make it. I really enjoy this drink and highly recommend you try it. For this Martinez, I decided to use Ransom Old Tom gin, which I found to be really well balanced and easy to drink, and I love a bright citrusy gin drink like this. You can’t go wrong with a Martinez like this, so give it a try and enjoy. Cheers!