Have you heard of Hyssop before? I certainly hadn’t until recently. Hyssop is a herbaceous plant that has medicinal properties tied to helping with cough relief and as an antiseptic. I was intrigued by this beautiful plant because it smells like a blend of lavender, mint and anise. Using both the flowers and the leaves I created a Hyssop syrup which works well with a bit of lemon-lime soda, lemon, mint and of course whiskey. INGREDIENTS 2.0 oz Forty Creek…
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I recently visited a Farmer’s Market in search of tayberries (sadly, I didn’t find any) but came across a stand with black, white and red currants. Now blackcurrants are no stranger to the spirits…
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The exact history of the Mint Julep is hazy to say the least. Some people say it was a tasty morning beverage for farmers in the south to get their farming on. Others say…
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Summer for me is the season of spritzers, fizzes, sangrias and herb-heavy refreshing cocktails. To kick of this summer season right, I recently attended the private summer patio opening-party at Indian-fusion restaurant Vij‘s on…
