Blog — mixology

Tangerine Gin Fizz 2 oz. gin1/4 oz. elderflower liqueur (like St. Germain)3/4 oz. agave1 oz. tangerine juice3-4 dashes grapefruit bitters1 egg whitechilled club soda >>><<< In large cocktail shaker, combine all ingredients except club soda.Shake vigorously for 25 seconds. Add ice and shake for 30 seconds more. Strain mixture into 8-oz. highball glass. Gently top with club soda, garnish, and serve. Created with Mixology Dice.  

Berry Lemon Sour Raspberry jam adds a burst of fruit and just the right amount of sweetness to this summery drink. 2 oz. vodka1/2 oz. raspberry preserves1/2 oz. creme de cassis1 oz. meyer lemon juice >>><<< Place ice in a cocktail shaker. Add all other ingredients. Shake well and strain the drink into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a fresh blackberry or raspberry. Created with Mixology Dice.

The Manhattan. A traditional cocktail that many know and love. But what makes a "cocktail" a cocktail? To answer this question, we have to go back into history, to a time before we referred to all alcoholic concoctions as cocktails. In the stricter sense, a cocktail refers to a drink made up of a spirit, sugar (may be a liqueur), water (or ice), and bitters. A Manhattan follows this formula, using whiskey, sweet vermouth, and aromatic bitters.  With a roll of the dice we came up with a simple but delicious variation, using rum instead of whiskey.   Rum Manhattan 2 oz....

We’ve just launched our new product, Mixology Dice on Kickstarter. We did a ton of research to create a fun product that will not only inspire you, but actually teach you how to make cocktails and other traditional drinks. Check out the image preview below, and then head on over to our campaign to be one of the first people to get a set.

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