The 5 Points Cocktail For my first appearance as guest writer here at Bourbon & Oak, I’ll share a cocktail which combines 5 different spirits. Some of my favorite cocktails contain only ingredients that consist of alcohol. The Negroni and Manhattan cocktails are amoung them. I live close to an area called 5 points in […]
We are very pleased to announce Marlon Hall has joined our team as a guest writer. Celebrated barman Marlon Hall might look like a mere lad; he still gets carded very often, but he is quickly approaching 40. He has been crafting cocktails almost half his life. Marlon acknowledges that he initially got behind the […]
Today we bring you a simple recipe for a Manhattan from our friends at Angel’s Envy. This will be a great way to kick off your weekend. Enjoy! 1 1/2 oz: Angel’s Envy 1/2 oz: Sweet Vermouth 1 dash: Angostura Bitters Garnish: Organic Bing Cherry Chill over ice, strain into glass and garnish.
We spoke to our contact at Angel’s Envy today and we will be sampling and reviewing some of their products very soon. Please check back for updates.
We had the pleasure of sipping some Whipper Snapper Oregon Spirit Whiskey while watching the Season 6 premiere of Mad Men last night. Although this whiskey is young it has a very mellow smooth corn taste. We will be working on a full rating and review soon.
2 oz. bourbon of choice 3 dashes bitters of choice 1 sugar cube 1 splash of water orange twist for garnish 1 maraschino cherry In an Old Fashioned glass muddle sugar cube, water, and bitters. Add ice and maraschino cherry, pour in bourbon and stir gently for 30 seconds. Hold an orange peel over the glass […]
