For a lot of time now, I wanted to try Jalapeno and tequila infusion I come across in Liquid Intelligence.
there is a huge collection of cocktails that can benefit from this infusion, one of them is red & smokey.
in this cocktail, I use clarified watermelon juice that I clarify with agar.
also, to give it a nice smokey kick I add some mezcal, the result is phenomenal.

The combination of mango and ginger always reminded me of Thailand.
after coming across some great looking ripe mango I decided to squeeze some fresh juice out of them.
next, I prepared some ginger syrup and shake everything with tequila balance.
the result – a magnificent exotic slow sipper with bright orange colors that just make you feel like you’re on vacation.

So roll up your sleeves take out your shaker and lets jump right in.

This tequila, honey and pineapple cocktail has a beautiful presentation – a round glass inside a bird’s nest.
in this drink, I use Patron reposado tequila for its distinctive taste.
a little bit of honey and cardamom syrup to give it a nice kick.
and to wrap it all together – some pineapple and egg white for a frothy texture.

When it comes to stocking up your home bar for the first time it’s really easy to get lost in the countless brands and types of bottles in the market.
but fear not – that’s why I created this guide.

Here I will lay down all types of basic liqueurs and some more, so you can start building up your bar in no time and start shaking those delicious drinks to impress your guests.

Just from the combinations below, you can create countless drinks both classics and signature cocktails you can find around the web and in books.
so without further ado let’s jump right in and create the ultimate home bar.

Gin is one of my favorites spirits when it comes to infusions, this botanical spirit absorbs other flavors so well that it opens an all-new world of flavor combination to your drinks.
for this gin cocktail, I’m using a dried apricot infusion, some Campari, and freshly squeezed orange and pomegranate juice.

This pineapple and rum Tiki cocktail is one of my favorites, combining rum, homemade orgeat, pineapple, and passionfruit.
this cocktail has a wonderful creamy texture and nutty hints that pairs extremely well with the pineapple and passionfruit.

A great cocktail using coconut milk and a pinch of matcha, combined with tequila, agave and lime bitters.

I love using matcha powder in cocktails, it always gives the drink such a nice greenish color.
for those of you who are not familiar with this tea powder, this is a high-end Japanese tea.
made only from the tea leaves (no stems or roots) picked from shade-grown trees.
after the leaves are dried (Tencha) they are grounded into a super thin powder called Matcha.
if you ever saw a Japanese tea ceremony, this is the tea they use.