Spring cocktails

  • Founder’s Fizz

    Spring is finally here, which means it’s time for the lighter, more refreshing pours of the year. Sandeman, the world’s leading port and sherry company, is featuring the lightest ingredient of them all: CO2.

    The carbonated cocktail trend first emerged last year with extravagant mixologist techniques, such as using scuba tanks for pomp, but this year is all about catering to the at-home enthusiast. The introduction of carbonating appliances allows anyone the chance to grab … Read more

  • French-ish Martini

    In February, the groundhog predicted that spring would come early. Unfortunately, though, March 21st has come and gone, and winter seems to be slow to leave.

    As you eagerly wait for spring to finally arrive, why not indulge in a cocktail? It’s sure to put a spring in your step – whether or not the weather cooperates.… Read more

  • Swedish Sun Cocktail

    Earth Day is just around the corner, and we should all be doing our part to preserve the planet.

    Whether it’s bumping up your recycling efforts or taking the extra time to walk or bike to work as a way to reduce your carbon footprint, everyone can make a difference.  You can even move the needle with the cocktails you drink!

    Want a way to toast responsibly on April 22nd? Try a Swedish Sun cocktail … Read more

  • Monsieur Hayden

    In honor of one of spring’s most anticipated romantic comedies, Think Like A Man, Basil Hayden’s teamed up with top Austin mixologist, Rob Pate, to create Basil Hayden’s Monsieur Hayden. The cocktail is inspired by the Boulevardier, a classic bourbon cocktali that’s been enjoyed by men around the world for almost 100 years! Monsieur Hayden combines ingredients like Campari, citrusy Cocchi Americano aperitif and ginger juice with spicy Basil Hayden’s to create a bold bourbon … Read more

  • May Is National BBQ Month!

    ByDOTW Staff

    Whether it’s the brighter, sun-filled days that are finally beginning to last a little longer or the cool, three-day Memorial weekend, the month of May brings a lot of reasons to celebrate! While the notion of juicy, mouth-watering barbeques might conjure up images of beers, meat and merriment on a sweltering day in June, it’s actually May that has the honor of being National Barbecue Month.

    Barbeques, while endlessly popular and necessary during the … Read more

  • Preserved Bliss

    This is made with a homemade strawberry jam(preserve) paired with gin, seedless muddled cucumber and fresh lemon juice. I paired the Strawberry Jam and cucumber together to highlight how much versatility cucumber (one of my favorite vegetables in my cocktails) really has.… Read more