S6: TIPS & TRICKS
Season 6 :: TIPS, TRICKS & HOW-TO
It’s time to learn some tips to crafting cocktails like a pro. It takes just a bit of finesse and of a course, the proper techniques to be the bell of the bar.
EPI 262 :: Scorched Milk
Gina’s making scorched milk that with a pinch or two of your favorite spices and a splash of your go-to bourbon makes for the perfect eggnog alternative. Keep it alcohol-free and it’s perfect for all your little elves. 🎄 🧑🏽🎄 🎅🏽 🎁
EPI 261 :: Figgy Syrup
Do we really want someone to bring us some figgy pudding? Hmm. 🤔 What we do want is Gina’s cardamaro-fig(gy) syrup recipe! 🧑🏽🎄 🎅🏽 🎁
EPI 260 :: Cardamaro
Cardamaro is a wine-based aperitif, infused with cardoon and blessed thistle and then aged in oak. So, add this bitter happiness to you holiday cocktails and enjoy. ‘Tis the season.
EPI 259 :: Edible Gold Leafing
‘Tis the season to add a bit of bling to our cocktails. Gina shows us how we can use edible gold leafing and to embrace our inner Midas.
EPI 258 :: Gooseberry Simple Syrup
A little bit tangy. A little bit tart. These tiny gifts from Peru are perfect to elevate you holiday cocktails.
EPI 257 :: All That Sparkles
Want to add a bit of sparkle to your caldron of cocktails this Halloween? Then checkout the fun holiday treats Gina adds to her bag of tricks.
EPI 256 :: Tart vs Sour
Do you know how to differentiate between tart and sour? Well, it’s more complicated than you might think and the more you know, the better you craft. And isn’t that the point?
EPI 255 :: Mint Myths
We all know Gina is minty fresh and this week, she’s schooling us on the different kinds of mint. Talk about taking your mojito to the next level!
EPI 254 :: Make it Float
Whether you make it boozy or not, your ice cream float should look as delicious as it tastes. Elevate your summertime treats.
EPI 253 :: Bottle Your Cocktail
Can it get any better than having an ice-cold craft cocktail that is READY-TO-GO? Gina shows us how to prepare our own bottled savory, herb-icious, fabulous 50/50 cocktail. Pinkies up!
EPI 252 :: Cocktailing with Jalapeños
Gina’s getting spicy with it! She share’s how to prepare jalapeños for cocktailing so you can add a spicy dimension to your drinks that is sure to please the palate. !Olé¡
EPI 251 :: Passion Fruit Puree
Getting passionate about passion fruit puree is easy when you start in the freezer isle. Just don’t forget to strain it!
EPI 250 :: Sweet Orange Tea Concentrate
What’s better than a nice glass of iced tea on a hot summer day? Add your favorite neutral spirit and now it’s a party!
EPI 249 :: Paloma with a Twist
We’re volleying a summertime favorite cocktail recipe and spiking it with a twist. We’re serving Volley® Sharp Grapefruit Seltzer with a bump of hibiscus tea and grapefruit peel floater which delivers a Paloma that is nothing but aces.
EPI 248 :: Lychee Lemon
To lychee or not to lychee? Of course we do, so we can enjoy floral-forward cocktails that are delicious—with, or without alcohol!
EPI 247 :: Vinegar Simple Syrup
Amplify the flavor in your cocktails with this simple trick of including vinegar and your favorite spices in your syrups. Oh so, delicious!
EPI 246 :: Infusing your olive oil
Gina teaches us how to infuse olive oil with our favorite herbs to make a delicious savory martini.
EPI 245 :: Calorie Conscious Cocktails
Trying to keep your cocktails sugar-free and easier on the waistline? Well, Gina has a fizzy solution that’s perfectly bubbly and refreshing.
EPI 244 :: Longan Fruit
What the hell is longan fruit? Well, it’s not a nut or a berry but it is delicious and makes for a refreshing cocktail. A little tart. A little earthy. A lot delicious. And oh so jazzy!
EPI 243 :: Rose Water Syrup
Spring has sprung and the blooms are a blooming. So, let’s make some rose water syrup that is sure to bring some floral essence to our cocktails.
EPI 242 :: Salt in Cocktails
Gina's getting salty...in the best ways. She walks us through using salt in our cocktails to heighten the flavors of our ingredients.
EPI 241 :: Magical Flavor Combos
Gina’s helping us figure the right combination of flavors to add to our glass that are truly magical. She’s definitely cast a spell on us.
EPI 240 :: KIR ROYALE RECIPE
With every day passing, we get closer to Spring. Birds singing. Flowers blooming. And Kir Royales filling our glasses. Now that’s what we call a perfect combination. Santé!
EPI 239 :: A Recipe for Love
Happy Valentine’s Day. Gina is showing us much love with this delicious cocktail recipe that is perfect for all the lovers out there! Check out epi 240b for another love-filled cocktail and find out home to find your “Number 1.”