by perfectlittlebites | Jul 2, 2017 | Cocktail, FrederickMD, Photography
In the July issue of Frederick Magazine, the cover story is a Summer Cocktail Contest. The magazine had asked readers to submit a recipe for their favorite summer cocktail, which would be featured in the magazine. I’m proud to announce that I had the winning...
by perfectlittlebites | Nov 10, 2016 | Cocktail, Photography
If you’re not familiar with a Boulevardier, it’s essentially a Negroni that replaces the gin with rye. A classic negroni is an equal-parts cocktail, but for this one, I nudge the rye up to 1.25. While everyone should have access to all the ingredients for...
by perfectlittlebites | Apr 3, 2016 | Cocktail, Photography
I’ve been working on a few cocktails with beer in them again. This one is a bit bitter, but still crisp and effervescent. You might not have all the ingredients for this one. Unnamed Cocktail #4216 Build the drink in a rocks glass with ice 1 oz Suze 1 oz Bësk 2...
by perfectlittlebites | Jan 29, 2016 | Cocktail, creativity, Photography
What is it about a Last Word? It’s a cocktail that’s made of equal parts Gin, Green Chartreuse, Lime Juice & Maraschino Cherry Liqueur. I’m a bit obsessed with this drink. Perfectly balanced, this drink was due a dessert interpretation. This is...
by perfectlittlebites | Dec 23, 2015 | Alcohol, Cocktail, Cooking, creativity, Food, Photography
I love eggnog. I also love all of the spirits produced by High Wire Distilling in Charleston, SC. I think they’re making some of the absolute best stuff out there. Lately. I’ve been making a Manhattan-ish drink with their bourbon and amaro. So why not try...
by perfectlittlebites | Aug 12, 2015 | Alcohol, Beverage, Cocktail, Cooking, Food
For this cocktail I started with the idea of a gin martini, but wanted to add Green Chartreuse into it. I knew that I had a lot of hefty botanicals here, and balancing it would be a challenge. I love the Vya vermouth but it doesn’t always play nice...