simple syrups

Drinks

Happy Hour: Briar Patch

On a recent flight, I found myself flipping through the pages of the recent Gourmet magazine, when a bourbon-based drink called Briar Patch caught my eye.

On a recent flight, I found myself flipping through the pages of the recent Gourmet magazine, when a bourbon-based drink called Briar Patch caught my eye. I tried my best to wish myself into the photograph, but that didn't happen, so I ended up just wishing I had one instead. I thought that perhaps it was the three screaming children on the flight that made me wish that, however once I landed I still craved the chile-blackberry bourbon mixture. I haven't satiated it yet, but hope to do so soon. If you'd like to join me, check out the recipe, just read more

Cocktails

Definition: Orgeat Syrup

Orgeat Syrup A sweet syrup used to enhance cocktails with a strong almondy taste.


Orgeat Syrup
A sweet syrup used to enhance cocktails with a strong almondy taste. Originally made with barley and almonds, today it's made with a mixture of almonds, sugar, rose water, and orange flower water.