DIY & How-to
How to make syrups, liqueurs, garnishes at home
How to make syrups, liqueurs, garnishes at home
How to make just about ANY syrup you might need for cocktails: Simple syrup, Honey syrup, Grenadine, Cream of Coconut, Orgeat, Cinnamon, Ginger, Gomme etc.
Cocktail cherries (aka Maraschino cherries) are a classic garnish for cocktails and desserts, but what is sold in stores is usually soaked in various chemicals and can't even be called a cherry. I made Maraschino cherries at home, and the recipe turned out to be obscenely simple.
I’m making Creme de cassis at home made from fresh blackcurrants grown by my mom. A simple recipe for blackcurrant liqueur and tasting the result in El Diablo cocktail.
LIME CORDIAL is an indispensable element in the home bar useful for making cocktails — essentially a sour-sweet syrup. I'm using a recipe from Jeffrey Morgenthaler a well-known bartender from Portland, Oregon.
