If you have been resisting the urge to try an espresso martini, I understand. However, once I decided to really go for it and use my local coffee shops espresso with my favorite coffee liqueur, I feel silly for waiting so long. The blend of espresso, foamy top, warm spices from the liqueur makes this drink a true original and fall/winter favorite.

Similar to the original Fitzgerald recipe, this drink is named after its famous author who was fabled to prefer this gin sour. The twist on this classic recipe is the addition of fresh mint. A nice addition to this fresh citrus forward cocktail.

The Tailspin is a boozy classic that is essentially a riff on a “Bijou.” This drink uses a bar-spoon of Campari to rinse the glass before pouring the cocktail in the glass. Theres a lot to love in this drink… Gin, Green Chartreuse, Antica Formula Vermouth, orange bitters, and a touch of Campari.

When I think of fall cocktail ingredients, the first ingredient that comes to mind is Amaro Montenegro. Amaro Montenegro is the forefront of the Full Monte No 2. and delivers a warm, fall spice, and rich flavor that blends perfect with a high proof rye. This drink could also be described as a reverse Manhattan.

This quality recipe for a frozen margarita has taken me a long time to find. Most recipes are either too sweet, too watered down, or the tequila doesn’t shine in the frozen margarita form. Using Ocho Plata and lime zest, this is the perfect frozen margarita.

This mezcal and cynar Negroni riff is an interesting and delicious one for those who have not tried Cynar. This drink name seems a bit misleading because it does not necessarily taste like a Negroni, but it follows the same even 1oz ratios of a Negroni.

The Martinez is an old classic cocktail dating back to the early 1800s. Despite its many variations over the generations and bartending trends, the Martinez at its core is in the Manhattan family where Gin is used instead of Rye.

The White Lady is a classic gin drink developed in London circa 1920s. This flip includes London dry gin, cointreau, lemon, simple syrup and an egg white to give the top of the drink its signature foam.

This is our house martini… The Poutini. The Poutini is a bright, zesty martini with a savory twist by infusing olive oil into the vodka. The olive oil we use in this infusion is a perfect pairing with our savory poutine.

The whiskey sour is a classic that most have tried, and fairly easy to attempt at home. Try this cocktail featuring bourbon, lemon, simple syrup and egg whites to impress your guests.

When the “Licor de Elote” came to market, it intrigued many a cocktail enthusiast with its silky corn and umami flavors. Accenting the seasoned corn flavor in a cocktail is new grounds to be explored. I believe that this recipe is the best application of the unusual and amazing liquor. No surprise, it was released by the manufacturer itself… Nixta.

This might be my favorite Phil Ward recipe. This is also the recipe that sparked my love for apple brandy. This apple brandy, orange liquor, red vermouth cocktail has a subtle chocolate note that wins over everyone who tries it.