I am a firefighter in South Florida who loves to be in and on the water, plays beer league ice hockey, is happily married with 2 daughters and that is why I drink lol. I like to experiment with different drinks, mostly bourbon-based, but I have been expanding my palate since I started to use Make Me a Cocktail.
Top 3 favourite cocktails
The classic Manhattan with two kinds of vermouth.
Deep, well-rounded flavors. Spirit forward. It's like a grown-up Manhattan.
An interesting twist on an old-fashioned.
Tips
- I always use a combination of bitters for my old fashioneds. Try different brands and flavors.
- Make your own simple syrup.
- Always use fresh ingredients, like fresh-squeezed lime juice instead of sour mix.
Favourite bars
My Make Me a Cocktail journey
I searched for a drink recipe and Make Me a Cocktail came up in the results. I downloaded it right away because I thought it was a great way to experiment making drinks at home. I have been able to find original recipes and tweak them to my liking. I like how it gives you precise measurements that help you make the perfect drink every time. It also helps me understand how different flavours balance out a drink. I need to expand on utilizing the app to its full potential, like getting "my bar" up to date. I tell people about the app all the time, and now they love it too!
Favourite cocktails
Historic sweetness with a modern twist.
Bourbon Crusta
Bourbon, Maraschino cherry liqueur, Cointreau, Sugar / simple syrup, Aromatic bitters, Lemon juice, Lemon
A prohibition-era masterpiece reborn.
Last Word
Dry gin, Green Chartreuse, Maraschino cherry liqueur, Lime juice
Singapore's Signature Refreshing Tropical Delight
Singapore Sling
Gin, DOM Benedictine, Cherry liqueur, Cointreau, Aromatic bitters, Grenadine, Pineapple juice, Lime juice
A floral and tropical escape in every sip
Velo
Dry gin, Elderflower liqueur, Peychaud's Aromatic Bitters, Passion fruit syrup, Lime juice
A mesmerizing, zesty last word
Ultima Palabra
Mezcal, Green Chartreuse, Pineapple juice, Lime juice, Maraschino cherry, Water
Sweet almond meets citrus delight.
Dolcevita
Whiskey, Amaretto, Rhubarb liqueur, Agave syrup, Lemon juice, Pineapple juice
Achievements
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for being a member on our site. Congratulations!
List maker
for creating a list.
Auto biographer
for completing their profile.
Home enthusiast
for adding 60 or more ingredients to their bar.
Yearling
for being a member for at least a year. Happy Make me a Cocktail birthday.
Community Cocktail Maker
for joining the Maker programme and sharing their cocktail activity publicly.
