The Whiskey Smash is basically a mojito with whiskey instead of rum and lemon instead of lime (works better with whiskey). This is not a drink for every palate. If you don’t like mojitos, you probably won’t like this. And don’t feel bad if you don’t – mint is a strong flavor, and it just doesn’t work for everyone as ... Read More »
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The Queen’s Park Swizzle involves swizzling, not too surprisingly. A real swizzle stick is a curved stick with little protrusions along its trunk. And you don’t stir with it: you stick it down in a drink, get the drink between your palms, and then you twist the drink back and forth between your palms. The swizzle stick does its work ... Read More »
Mint Julep
The Mint Julep is kind of like the Mojito of the southeastern United States. It’s a refreshing combination of mint, sugar, bourbon and water, perfect for sipping on hot days. The major difference between it and the Mojito is that it uses bourbon instead of rum. The Mint Julep Leaves from 4 to 6 mint sprigs Granulated sugar to taste ... Read More »
Mojito
No one’s exactly sure where the Mojito came from – it may date all the way back to the 16th century. Whatever its origins, this traditional Cuban carbonated rum cocktail is a big hit today. With a base of white rum and lime juice, it’s reminiscent of the Rum Swizzle and Daiquiri, but the mint adds a wonderful layer of ... Read More »
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