Binny's Blog

Ever been to the island of Kauai? It's home to blooming hibiscus flowers, a tropical rainforest and the Allerton Garden. The reposado, rhubarb and hibiscus flavors blend perfectly in this tequila drinker's dream.

"Et Tu, Brute," Caesar's famous last words. Betrayal is most commonly perceived as a bad thing, but in the case of this cocktail, we thought just the opposite. Et Tu Brute drinks like a creamsicle but kicks like a bourbon on the rocks.

Nothing says summer like a big pitcher of sangria. The best part of mixing up sangria is that you can make it completely your own. Kiwi? Sure! Honey? Go for it! Brandy? The more the merrier. We like to mix ours with a splash of pineapple juice and Cognac.

There's a reason that when you think Mexican food, the first cocktail that comes to mind is the margarita. The citrus and sweet character is a timeless match with spicy, salty, saucy Mexican cuisine. If you're looking to impress, these two tips will help you make the perfect, crowd-pleasing margarita.

Wait - before you click the back button, this isn't your every day Hot Toddy. Instead of tea Bartender Angie uses pimento dram for a chai like spicy character. We don't have a medical degree, but Angie's Hot Toddy Pimento will cure all of your ills.

Veel Geluk, which means 'good luck' in Dutch, is a mix of genever from Holland and raspberry liqueur. If you've ever had genever you are aware it can be tough to swallow on its own. When mixed with the raspberry liquor the sweetness balances out the bitterness of the gin. Bartender Angie created this cocktail and enjoys mixing it up for her husband.

As of late, there is an immense interest for tiki-inspired drinks. Bartender Angie came up with one that's sure to make you feel like your toes are inches deep in the sand. It's quite literally called Tiki Drink, and is full of all the sunshine you'll ever need.

What would the holidays be without some homemade Egg Nog? Made with strawberry rye whiskey, this is one recipe from Pennington's recipe vault that you'll want to enjoy all year round.

It's time for a new brunch cocktail. Haven't we all had enough Bellinis and Mimosas for a lifetime? We submit to you: The Modern Sage. This is an intricately mixed cocktail with flavors of spiced vanilla, savory fruit and fresh sage.

Prepare to leave your plain hot chocolate days in the past. The Aztec Hot Chocolate is a blend of Ancho Reyes and Cinnamon Tequila that adds bold spiciness to your hot chocolate. It's a whirlwind of sweet and spicy goodness that will warm you up instantly.