“What on Earth is a South Side?” You may be wondering. Well, it’s a kind of gin gimlet typically made by muddling mint in with the simple syrup and citrus juice. In this case, I’ve swapped out the traditional mint for brighter, zestier lime leaf. At this point, you may be wondering (again), “Where the…
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Saddle Up Cocktail
What does it mean to be an adult? It seems like it’s pretty similar to being a millennial kid with helicopter parents except you’re self-subscribing to all those after-work activities – trying to be a well-rounded, contributing member of society. One of the few perks of adulthood is being able to drink, this Saddle Up…
Ginger the Honeypot
Fall is upon us and I’m celebrating the season with moody nail colours, leather jackets, and the return of boots. It also means I’m bringing back spiced, whiskey-based cocktails. Ginger the Honeypot is a rye-based drink made with a spiced honey syrup, Chinese Five Spice bitters, lemon juice, and topped off with punchy Jamaican Ginger…
Colombian Coral
Finally, some warm weather. I have been dressing for the temperature it should be instead of the temperature it is. I call this aspirational attire. It’s 12 degrees on May 28? Don’t care, I’m wearing espadrilles and bypassing nylons. Similarly, I’ve been creating cocktails for the weather I want, not the weather we’ve had. This…
Vesper Martini
About to engage in some international espionage, a high-speed car chase or a night of seduction? May I suggest the Vesper? This martini is James Bond’s drink of choice, served shaken not stirred. This version is an adaptation from the original recipe which would give you a 4.5 ounce cocktail and knock you right on…
Kentucky Bonfire
Let’s Get Blitzen: Cocktail Advent Calendar – Day 13 – The Kentucky Bonfire. Conveniently, you can make this in a single portion or you can make a pitcher cocktail. I know this is a good cocktail because I got my Mom drunk on it one time and she had a laughing fit. If that’s…
Apple Cranberry Crush
Pour yourself a drink (preferably this Apple Cranberry Crush because it goes down easy), we are getting into it today. Let’s talk about dating. I’ve been single for a year. The last time I was single I was 25. I’m not sure what happened but the game done changed. When I was 25 and…
Cranberry Constellation
Hot damn. This post, this one right here, this is my 100th post on Taste and Tipple! That feels good. I’ll be over here patting myself on the back and raising a glass to my damn self. I’ll pour one out for you guys too. Thank you for following along, whether this is the…
The Torchlight Cocktail
Sometimes I’m amazed that I can drink tequila. My parents have had a timeshare in Cabo since I was 13 and I definitely overindulged on Mexico’s favourite spirit once or twice. There was a time in university where the mere scent of cheap tequila on the bar at Liquor Store Party Bar would make…
Marrakech Mule
This time next month, I’ll be in Morocco. To say that I’m excited would be a gross understatement. I am beside myself with anticipation. I lose huge swaths of my day fantasizing about what I will eat, where I will explore and of course, what I’ll be wearing. I have ALWAYS wanted to go…
