cocktailchemistry

Check out my Facebook live class on Saturday!

I'm hosting a Facebook  live cocktail class this Saturday! I'll be making a classic whiskey sour and teaching you the "reverse dry shake" technique to get that delicious foam on top.

Live video will start at 1pm PST / 9pm BST.

If you want to follow along and make your own, make sure you have:
-Whiskey
-Fresh lemon juice
-Simple syrup (mix equal parts sugar & water)
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[PATREON EXCLUSIVE] History of the mint julep

Here's your exclusive content, thanks again for supporting the channel! 

Early access to the next video - The Mint Julep

The Kentucky Derby is upon us, the sun is shining, and the mint juleps are flowing. Sit back and enjoy a little prose in this ode to the mint julep, and learn why it's important to treat your mint with care. 

RECIPES AND EQUIPMENT: http://www.cocktailchemistrylab.com/home/mint-julep

-Add 5 or 6 spearmint leaves to a julep cup

-Gently muddle them to release the oils...

Early access video! Making Cocktails For A Group

Here's the video getting published tomorrow!

Need to make cocktails for a group and worried about spending the night behind the bar? I got you covered with my go-to trick for quick drinks that are always crowd-pleasers. 

[PATREON EXCLUSIVE] Archer's "Black Mexican" and "Green Russian"

Hello patrons, thanks for your support! Enjoy this bonus content as a thank you for being awesome.

Black Mexican:

2 oz blanco tequila

1 oz Kahlua

Pour ingredients into an old-fashioned glass with ice cubes. Swirl the glass gently a few times to mix the ingredients. Enjoy.

Green Russian:

1 part Absinthe

1 part Vodka

2 parts Cream

Pour over ice in a lowball glass, and stir.

Re...

[Early access] Recreated - The "Peppermint Patty" from Archer

The "Peppermint Patty" is an Archer original, a boozy minty hot cocoa that warms your belly on a cold night. Here we recreate the original and offer a slight modification (spoiler: it's more booze). 

We enhanced the website, check it out!

Hey all- I've added clickable tags at the end of each post with the liquor and glassware I used. Some examples of how you can use it:

- Find a cocktail with Campari, click on the Campari tag and it will show you all cocktails with Campari (see attached screenshot)

- Just bought a coupe glass? Click on Coupe Glass and it will show you all cocktails that use that glass

Obviously not a comprehensive list of cocktails, just ones I've made posts on so far. Check it out and le...

New video and introduction to the "Recreated" series

Hello patrons!

As a $3+ patron, you are getting access to this video 24 hours early!

This is the first video in my "Recreated" playlist, where I recreate drinks from TV shows or movies. Want to see more of these types of videos? Let me know in the comments, and feel free to make suggestions. 

New reward-level perk!

Hey guys thanks so much for being  supporters of Cocktail Chemistry. I'm excited for this week's video which will introduce a new series on the channel. 

I wanted to let you know of a couple new reward-level perks:

$5 patrons: I'll now be doing monthly live Q&A chats, giving you an opportunity to chat about cocktail ideas, my favorite bars, or even my favorite beard oil. Whatever you guys want, the hour is yours. 

The first live Q&A will be t...

Advanced Techniques - How To Make The "Fog Burner"

Patrons! Here's a sneak peek at my next video. 

I created the "Fog Burner" cocktail as an homage to San Francisco, where on most days the morning fog is burned away by the afternoon sun. A mezcal negroni is served inside a hollow ice ball and presented under a smoke-filled glass. 

Getting Started - Sweeteners

Get the equipment and recipe: http://www.cocktailchemistrylab.com/home/sweeteners

Sweeteners are a fundamental part of most cocktails. Here we discuss the most common sweeteners found in cocktails, as well as how to use and store them.

"Liquid Intelligence" by Dave Arnold: http://amzn.to/2lxr7T1

C...

Basic Cocktails - How To Make A Daiquiri

Get the equipment and recipe: http://www.cocktailchemistrylab.com/home/daiquiri

The Daiquiri is a classic sour cocktail that is a wonderfully delicious drink if made using fresh, high quality ingredients.

Advanced Techniques - Emulsions (Cold Buttered Rum)

Get the equipment and recipe: http://www.cocktailchemistrylab.com/home/emulsions

You can make delicious cocktails that incorporate fats by taking advantage of emulsions. Here we discuss the science behind emulsifiers like gum arabic to make a butter syrup for a "cold buttered rum" cocktail.

Getting Started - Adding Salt To Cocktails

Get the equipment and recipe: http://www.cocktailchemistrylab.com/home/salt

Salt has long been used by bakers and chefs to temper bitter flavors while enhancing sweet and citrus notes. Here's how your cocktail can benefit from a pinch of salt. 

Nick Reads YouTube Comments

Happy New Year! I'm loving this community we're developing around cocktails, so I decided to read some YouTube comment highlights. Maybe one of them is yours?

How To Make A French 75 (NYE cocktail)

The French 75, named after an artillery gun due to its kick, makes for a great celebratory cocktail. Think of it as a Tom Collins but with sparkling wine instead of soda water. 

Advanced Techniques - How To Make A Snowglobe Cocktail

The holidays are here so let's have some fun. In this video I teach you how to put a cocktail inside a snowglobe. 

Patrons- help pick the new Cocktail Chemistry logo!

If you'd like to help pick the next logo, take a look at a few of the designs here and rate your favorites

Advanced Techniques - How To Make Spiked Eggnog With Alcohol

Spiked eggnog makes a fantastic cocktail for holiday parties. This recipe from Jeffrey Morgenthaler can be created directly in the blender, prepared ahead of time, and scaled to whatever party size you have. 

Get the equipment and recipe: http://www.cocktailchemistrylab.com/home/eggnog

Video sneak preview - The Martinez

Hello Patrons!

Thanks so much for your support. Here is a sneak preview of my next video, how to make the Martinez. This is a fantastic stirred cocktail that I highly recommend, especially if you like a Manhattan.

If you're a gin fan, definitely try to find Ransom Old Tom,  it's smooth and wonderfully flavored, and looks like a whiskey after being barrel aged in french oak. 

I'll try to give you guys the earliest access to my videos before i flip the switch to "public". &...