This is the first in a series of four cocktails created by different Detroit bartenders for Whiskey Rebellion 2016 Having worked at The Oakland for 3 1/2 years, Chas Williams has been tending bar for the last 2 and has recently been promoted to Head Bartender/Manager. “The inspiration for the Lady …
We said goodbye to 2015 a couple weeks back, but it was such a great year that we’re still reflecting before looking ahead. Being of the firm belief that you have to learn from both mistakes and successes to plo(w)ugh forward, here’s to raising a glass to the year that …
Our Featured Original cocktail is brought to you by guest bartender, Shane Bang. Inspired by the Mai Tai, the Moai Tai is named after the iconic statues of Easter Island. The cinnamon, lemon, and yellow Chartreuse highlight the botanicals found in the Bombay Sapphire. Moaui Tai 1.5 oz Bombay Sapphire 1oz …
Our Featured Classic cocktail is brought to you by guest bartender, Shane Bang. Surprisingly, this delicious Tiki drink is gin-based instead of the usual rum. The Saturn won the 1967 International Bartender’s Association World Cocktail Championship for California Tiki bartender J. “Popo” Galsini. SATURN 1.25 Bombay Gin .5 Lemon Juice .5 Passion Fruit …
DOUBLE PLUS GOOD “The inspiration for the Double Plus Good came from both the Aviation cocktail and the Last Word cocktail. It combines the botanical nature of the Last word with the floral and citrus notes of the Aviation.” Guest Bartender ~ Kaytee Querro, Chartreuse Kitchen & Cocktails 1 …
The Archangel was created in 2010 at Roast – Detroit and it remains one of my most successful cocktails. I wanted to introduce apricots into a crowd-friendly cocktail, keeping it simple yet innovative. At the time both gin and apricots where scarce on any cocktail menu and I wanted to …
There are some sure signs of Spring in this part of the country: The snow melts, those first little signs of green start peeking through the bare earth, you can hear the soothing sound of Jim Nantz all weekend long and the anticipation of the Kentucky Derby does nothing to …
Check out our very own Travis Fourmont, along with John Badenjek of the Metro Times talking whiskey on my Fox Detroit in February.
The Tom Collins is a classic Gin-based cocktail with a rich history. This classic was originally named the John Collins after its creator at a popular London Hotel in 1860. The John Collins gained popularity in 1869 after being published in the Steward and Barkeeper’s Manual. Old Tom Gin was …
Believe it or not, one thing I often crave on a winter cocktail menu is a bright, refreshing drink. I do enjoy winter cocktails that are strong and heavy with winter spices. However, I feel strongly that a successful cocktail menu should have a drink for everyone. That includes all …