Flavor Profile: Spicy, smoky, citrusy, bittersweet The Spicy Dead Lady is a bold equal parts cocktail created by Grant Wheeler and featured in Imbibe magazine. It’s a riff on the classic Corpse Reviver No. 2, swapping gin for mezcal and dialing up the heat with chili bitters and falernum. This drink is a flavor bomb…
Flavor Profile: Bright, smooth, citrusy, classic Between the Sheets is a classic with a bit of intrigue. It first showed up in 1920s Paris and riffs on the Sidecar. But instead of just Cognac, it uses a split base of Cognac and rum for extra richness. This equal parts build balances dry curaçao’s orange brightness…
Flavor Profile: Herbal, tart, bold, classic The Last Word is a Prohibition-era cocktail born at the Detroit Athletic Club in 1915. This vibrant green drink disappeared for decades before resurfacing in the early 2000s to become a darling of the craft cocktail revival. Its equal parts recipe makes it approachable, but the flavor is anything…
Flavor Profile: Bittersweet, citrusy, herbal, balanced The Paper Plane is a modern classic created by Sam Ross (of Attaboy and Milk & Honey fame) in 2008. Inspired by the M.I.A. song of the same name, it was originally made for the opening of The Violet Hour in Chicago — and quickly took off. This equal…
Four ingredients, endless riffs. Discover the magic of equal-parts cocktails — a formula beloved by bartenders for its balance, flexibility, and bold flavor.
