Cocktail Chronicles: Volume 1

Cocktail Chronicles: Volume 1

Welcome to the Cocktail Chronicles, your weekly dose of tips and tricks to make going (and staying) no-and-low easier than ever. Each week we're going to share with you a timely tidbit, a tasty non-alcoholic recipe, and some inspiration to get you ready for the week ahead. 

Something to think about: Bitters For Schmucks

Many classic cocktail recipes like Negronis, Old Fashioneds, and Manhattans call for a dash bitters, but what are they actually? Bitters are made from herbs, spices, fruits, botanicals, and a neutral alcohol to help elevate the flavor profiles of cocktails. The two main types of bitters are Angostura & Peychaud’s.

Angostura bitters are known for their spicy flavor with notes of cloves and cinnamon, and are used in Old Fashioneds. Peychaud’s bitters are used in Sazeracs, but have a flavor of mint and anise. 

Something to sip on: Bayou Sour

spiritless bayou sour

Bayou Sour
2 oz. Spiritless Kentucky 74
1 oz. Peychaud's Bitters
½ oz. fresh lemon juice
3 oz. N/A sparkling amaro or tonic water

Combine all ingredients except sparkling water in a cocktail shaker with ice and shake cold for 10 seconds. Pour into a rocks glass over fresh ice and top with sparkling water of choice. Garnish with a lemon wheel.

Hangovers suck. NA cocktails don’t have to.

Something we’re loving: Need zero-proof inspo?

We’re loving ‘Zero Proof: 90 Non-Alcoholic Recipes for Mindful Drinking’ by Elva Ramirez, a great starter guide if you’re just dipping your toes into the world of non-alcoholic spirits. Ramirez was inspired by the historical roots of the temperance era and the resurgence of a modern mindful drinking movement when carefully crafting 90 recipes for the book. The recipes are organized by flavor profile, which means that  there’s something for everyone! Get it here.


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