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Leandro over at @TheEducatedBarfly is calling this the best drink of 2026. And I love a good old fashioned riff so let's try it! Join the Cocktail Dad club at https://thecocktaildad.com // Carajillo Old Fashioned 1/4oz (7.5ml) Licor 43 1/4oz (7.5ml) Coffee Liqueur 1oz (30ml) Cognac 1oz (30ml) Rye Whiskey 3 Coffee Bean Garnish Stir inside mixing glass with ice, strain into old fashioned glass with big rock // Gear Recommendations Starter Kit - https://shop.thecocktaildad.com/products/starter-k...

To get the night going I love kicking things off with a bit of espresso and booze. And to me, there's not a simpler or better way to start the night than with this drink, the carajillo. Join the club and don't miss any new videos at https://thecocktaildad.com Interesting enough in Spain, who makes Licor 43, the Carajillo is mostly for construction workers before they start their day. And instead of Licor 43 it has brandy/cognac. // Carjillo (Mexican) 2oz (60ml) Licor 43 1oz (30ml) Fresh Espres...

The key to a great drink is often a great syrup. In the educational series here we're going to look at the basic method for making any kind of syrup you can imagine. Don't miss any new videos, join the club at https://thecocktaildad.com // Spicy Simple Syrup 1 cup (200g) sugar 1 cup (240ml) water 3 Jalapeños Mix into sauce pan. Bring to boil. Boil for ~15 seconds. Cool and pour into resealable bottle. Don't forget the label! // Gear Recommendations Starter Kit - https://shop.thecocktaildad.co...

It's that time of year again. The time when some people decide to skip drinking for a month. Why? Not sure. But here we go with some mocktails that are easy to make and tasty. Join the club at https://thecocktaildad.com // Recipes Non-Alcoholic Mojito - 1oz/30ml Lime Juice - .5oz/15ml Simple Syrup - Soda Water - Mint - Crushed Ice Moscow Mule - 1oz/30mlLime Juice - .5oz/15ml Simple Syrup (for sweeter) - Ginger Cervesa - Mint - Crushed Ice Soda Bitters - 1oz/30ml Lime or Lemon Juice - .5oz/15...

If you love an Old Fashioned or a Monte Carlo, the Vieux Carré is the logical next step. Born in New Orleans, it layers whiskey, cognac, vermouth, and bitters into something deeper, richer, and more complex. Hop on the email list so you don't miss any new videos at https://thecocktaildad.com // Vieux Carré (my riff) 1 oz (30ml) Cognac 1 oz (30ml) High-proof Rye 1 oz (30ml) Sweet Vermouth 0.25 oz (7.5ml) Benedictine 2 dashes Angostura bitters Add all ingredients to glass, add ice and stir. Garn...

To me, a hot toddy is really a concept versus a specific recipe. So in this video we'll explore that concept and hopefully set you on a path to creating your own version. Don't miss any content! Get on our newsletter at https://thecocktaildad.com // Hot Toddy (my riff) 1.5oz (43ml) Scotch or High Proof Rye .5oz (15ml) Rich Demarara or Honey Syrup (2:1 ratio) .25oz (7ml) Fresh Lemon Juice 4-5oz (~130ml) Earl Grey Tea Whole cinnamon stick Lemon peel and cloves for garnish Temper coffee mug or to...

New Years is my favorite holiday. I know this because we've hosted it at our house the past 15 years. This makes me feel happy and old at the same time. Time for a drink! Make this for guests and ensure they have a great time. It's bubbly, fresh, bright, and the perfect way to ring in the new year. Make sure to start your new year with some Cocktail Dad gear at our shop here 👉 https://shop.thecocktaildad.com // French 75 Recipe (my riff) 1oz (30ml) Gin or Cognac 1/2oz (15ml) Fresh Lemon Juice 1...

Two simple Christmas cocktails that look fancy, taste incredible, and don’t require a bar full of ingredients. The Elk’s Own and a ruby port Clover Club are two easy wins for the holidays. Get recipes and more on our newsletter https://thecocktaildad.com // Elk's Own 2oz (60ml) Rye or Bourbon 3/4oz (22ml) Fresh Lemon Juice 3/4oz (22ml) Ruby Port Wine 3/4oz (22ml) Simple Syrup (1:1 sugar to water) 1 Egg White 1 Sprig Rosemary for garnish Add all ingredients to shaker with ice and shake for ~20 ...

I didn't really think this would turn out as good as it did. I can also say that by the end of the party I took this to the bowl was completely empty, success! Make sure to get on the email list at https://thecocktaildad.com so you don't miss any future videos! // Charles Dickens Punch (my riff) 2 cups (475 ml) Rum (I used Havana Club but try a Jamaican Rum) 1 cup (240 ml) Cognac or Brandy (I used Carlos I) 3/4 cup (188 g) Demerara sugar (raw sugar) Skin and juice of 3 lemons 4 cups (950 ml) wa...

There's nothing like a quick shot of an espresso martini to get the party going! This is especially true if you've already put the kids to bed and have hours to go still. This is a drink I made for a recent friendsgiving party Jennie and I went to. Have fun with this one and don't forget to hop on the email list at https://thecocktaildad.com // Batched Espresso Martini 1/2 cup (1/4 pint) Fresh Espresso 1/2 cup (1/4 pint) V0dka 1/2 cup (1/4 pint) Coffee Liqueur 1/4 cup (1/8 pint) Rich Demarara S...

There's nothing to get the party started like a good espresso martini, or as I call it, the bougie redbull vodka. Let's be real about what it is folks! Now in this video I make the classic recipe that my wife loves, and one I saw @AndersErickson make with cognac. Give them a both try and see which you prefer! // Join the club! 📧 Newsletter 👉 https://thecocktaildad.com 🛒 Shop 👉 https://shop.thecocktaildad.com // Classic Espresso Martini 1 oz. (30 ml) Vodka 1 oz. (30 ml) Coffee Liqueur 1 oz. (30...

I was honestly blown away by how good this cocktail was. I recall having something like this back when I was working in Silicon Valley in the 2010 time frame but it didn't make an impression on me. Now, this might be my new favorite go-to for getting the night started. If this isn't great when you try it make sure to use a higher sugar content coffee liqour like Kahlua or Tia Maria as it's needed to balance out the Bourbon. Also yes, I believe they used Bulleit Bourbon as a pun on the name. You'...

Sometimes you want that direct, old fashioned style but are short on whiskey or just want to spice it up. That's what today's video is all about. I show you two ways to make a rum-based old fashioned that might be your new favorite. Don't forget to join the cocktail dad club at https://thecocktaildad.com // Rum Fashioned 2oz (60ml) Dark Rum 1/2oz (15ml) Simple Syrup 3 dashes Angostura bitters Add ingredients to mixing glass with ice and stir Strain over ice block in low ball glass Garnish with...

You're friends, and spouse, will definitely be impressed when you come out of the kitchen holding one of these. Honestly there are few drinks more refreshing than this, and it's only 3 ingredients! Also, if anyone you know isn't drinking alcohol you can sub the rum for soda water and it will be equally as delicious. // Get recipes and more on our newsletter https://thecocktaildad.com // My Recipe 2oz (60ml) White Rum (preferably Cuban) 1oz (30ml) Lime Juice 3/4oz (22ml) Simple Syrup Handful of...

This is the drink that inspired me to make this channel. After thousands of iterations I feel I finally perfected the margarita and was able to keep it super simple to make. Of course, this is just the start and there are infinite ways you can take this drink and make it your own. Enjoy dads! // Get recipes and more on our newsletter https://thecocktaildad.com // My Recipe 1oz (30ml) Blanco Tequila 1oz (30ml) Mezcal (Espadin Joven) 1oz (30ml) Lime Juice 1oz (30ml) Simple Syrup 6 dashes orange ...

Okay, I have drank way more than my share of this drink when I first learned of it. And since then I've made it for friends 100 ways with no more than 3 ingredients. It's truly the king of Caribbean Rum cocktails and if you've never had one you're going to love it. Just make sure to use high quality ingredients! // Get recipes and more on our newsletter https://thecocktaildad.com // My Recipe 2oz (60ml) Rum 1oz (30ml) Lime Juice 1oz (30ml) Simple Syrup Add all ingredients to shaker Add ice to...

When it comes to fall and winter cocktails you are usually talking something direct and spirit forward. For today's cocktail, one of my favorites, you follow a more citrus and refreshing cocktail recipe with one twist that turns it into the perfect cold weather drink. // Get recipes and more on our newsletter https://thecocktaildad.com // My Recipe 2oz (60ml) Gin 1oz (30ml) Lemon Juice 1oz (30ml) Simple Syrup 1 egg white 3 raspberries Add all ingredients to shaker and muddle raspberries Add i...

This is easily my wife's favorite cocktail and in this video I show you 3 different ways I like to make it. It's refreshing, delicious, and easy to make. Enjoy! // Get recipes and more on our newsletter https://thecocktaildad.com // My Recipe 2oz (60ml) Bourbon 1oz (30ml) Lemon Juice 1oz (30ml) Simple Syrup 3 pieces of fruit (blackberry, strawberry, raspberry etc) Add all ingredients to shaker tin Muddle fruit Add ice Shake until frost appears on shaker tin Double strain over low ball glass f...

When it comes to classic cocktails it doesn't get better than this in my book. This cocktail plays towards anyone with Italian roots like myself or anyone that likes Itallian food, so basically everyone. Fun fact, if you're at an Italian restaurant that doesn't have this there is a 100% correlation with bad food, so leave! // Get recipes and more on our newsletter https://thecocktaildad.com // My Recipe 1 1/1 oz (44ml) Bourbon 3/4 oz (22ml) Campari (or less!) 3/4 oz (22ml) Sweet Vermouth Add ...

When it comes to sophisticated whiskey cocktails, I love this one. It's really simple and easy to make but packs a bit more of a bite than your typical Old Fashioned or Manhattan. This, is the Boulevardier. Like this cocktail? Learn to make the Negroni right here 👉 https://youtu.be/YTUh2Jlp50I // Get recipes and more on our newsletter https://thecocktaildad.com // My Recipe 1 1/1 oz (44ml) Bourbon 3/4 oz (22ml) Campari (or less!) 3/4 oz (22ml) Sweet Vermouth Add ingredients to ice filled mix...

This is the cocktail that I make at home more often than an Old Fashioned. It requires no custom syrups and no refrigeration (except the ice and glass of course). Enjoy this drink but be careful because it will change what you think about the old fashioned! Like this cocktail? Learn to make the Boulevardier next! 👉 https://youtu.be/cuVDHKzyQcA // Get recipes and more on our newsletter https://thecocktaildad.com // Order these ingredients from my partner Curiada (US Only) Rye - https://thecockt...

This is the cocktail that kicked off my whole journey into the wonder world of mixology almost 20 years ago. If you're new to the world of craft cocktails this is absolutely the first drink you should learn to make, and the beauty is there are unlimited ways to customize it to your liking. If you're a musician, think of this cocktail as the 12 bar blues of drinks. Like this cocktail? Learn to make the Monte Carlo next! 👉 https://youtu.be/OX2EsD3BZW8 // Get recipes and more on our newsletter ht...