Shrubs have a long history. Babylonians added vinegar to their water to help “purify” it, Romans drank vinegar based drinks to quench their thirst in the heat and Italian immigrants brought vinegar based drinks to America with them on ships that used the vinegar not only to purify the water, but also disinfect the ship… Continue reading Shrubs
Like the memory of many events that occur in drinking establishments, the origin of the margarita is somewhat cloudy. Many bars and restaurants claim to have “invented” the drink- most of these are in Tijuana and most claim to have done so during Prohibition. To be honest- we need not look any further than… Continue reading The Margarita
It is Derby week here in Louisville! That means horses, bourbon, and hats! Here at Make & Muddle, we have been drinking mint juleps since it was warm enough to sit on a porch somewhere. Often folks will run screaming the other directions from mint juleps, stating they are too sweet. Sweetness is a matter… Continue reading The Mint Julep
One of the first steps to take when upping your cocktail game is making your own simple syrup. This accurately named versatile ingredient can be made with inexpensive items found in almost every kitchen. You can even find the ingredients for simple syrup in most gas stations or coffee shops for those times when emergency… Continue reading Simple Syrup
