You may have tried a Ruby cocktail in the past but our Ruby Red expands this craft grapefruit cocktail to deeper levels. It’s bright and refreshing but also complex and sophisticated. With its balanced blend of sweet, sour, and bitter flavors plus an egg white foam on top, you’ll feel like a professional bartender in no time. The best part is that all you need is a cocktail shaker to make this elegant beverage come to life

What is a Ruby Cocktail?

Our Ruby Red cocktail is based on the Ruby, an essential vodka cocktail. The Ruby cocktail uses vodka, red aperitif, elderflower liqueur, ruby red grapefruit juice, lemon juice, and egg white. But, we change things up by switching out the red aperitif for Campari to add layers of depth and tartness. We also want to note, if you’re looking for the best tasting Ruby Red, you should use freshly squeezed grapefruit and lemon juice. This allows for the highest quality possible without additives from bottled or canned juices getting in the way.

The Ruby Red, A Craft Grapefruit Cocktail

Ruby Red Ingredients

• 1 1/2 oz vodka
• 3/4 oz St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur
• 1/2 oz Campari
• 3/4 oz lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 3/4 oz ruby red grapefruit juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 tbsp egg white
• Expressed grapefruit twist for garnish

Cocktail Instructions

1. In a cocktail shaker, add the vodka, St-Germain, Campari, lemon juice, grapefruit juice, and egg white.
2. Shake the shaker vigorously for about 30 seconds to emulsify the egg white and create a frothy texture.
3. Strain the cocktail into a chilled cocktail glass.
4. Garnish with a grapefruit twist and serve immediately.

Recipe by Justin Matase / Photography by Dave Bryce

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 Spritzes are on the rise and we just had to create the Italian Greyhound spritz cocktail, a spritz version of one of our favorite classic drinks. By adding a splash of Prosecco, this bubbly variation offers a lighter and more effervescent experience than the original. It’s great for sipping on a hot day or while enjoying brunch with a few friends. It’s also a terrific drink to serve with hors d’oeuvres because its citrus notes make a lovely counterpoint to cheeses, charcuterie, and other cocktail-time foods.

What is an Italian Greyhound Cocktail?

The classic Italian Greyhound cocktail combines the bold flavors of vodka and Campari with the refreshing sweetness of grapefruit juice. The cocktail has a fairly recent history with origins sometime in the 20th century. Originally, it was made up of just vodka and Campari but the addition of grapefruit juice came about from the popularity of grapefruit-flavored sodas and juices. We pay an ode to this classic with the Italian Greyhound Spritz, an elevated cocktail with a splash of prosecco to make a spritzy day-to-evening drink. Try some other boozy spritz recipes. 

Italian Greyhound Spritz, A Twist on a Classic

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• Author: Justin Matase

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A vodka cocktail.

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Ingredients

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• 2 oz vodka
• 2 oz french ruby red grapefruit juice
• 1/4 oz Campari
• Splash of prosecco

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Instructions

1. In a cocktail shaker, add the vodka, grapefruit juice, and Campari. Shake the shaker vigorously with ice.
2. Strain the mixture into a glass and top the cocktail with a splash of prosecco.
3. Garnish with a grapefruit slice, if desired.

Recipe by Justin Matase
Photography by Dave Bryce

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Our Easy Cucumber Spritz is bubbling, refreshing, and light as a breeze! This simple yet delicious drink highlights the crisp, herbaceous flavor of cucumber and the fizzy joyfulness of prosecco. With just a few ingredients you probably already have in the pantry and a quick shake, you can enjoy this cocktail in no time.

How to Use Cucumber in a Cocktail

Cucumber can add a refreshing garden flavor to many different cocktail recipes, including this cucumber spritz. It can be muddled with other ingredients to release its juices and create a flavorful base. Or, used simply as a garnish, it adds a touch of elegance and freshness to the drink. There’s also the subtle option of cucumber-infused simple syrup which you can make at home with just cucumbers, water, and sugar. But if you’re looking for a fuller cucumber taste, cucumber-flavored vodka or gin works well as a base spirit.

Easy Cucumber Spritz

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• Author: Justin Matase

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A refreshing drink for the warmer months.

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• 2 oz vodka
• 1 cucumber
• 1 oz simple syrup
• 2 oz soda water

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1. Muddle cucumber in vodka and let sit for 30 min.
2. Strain vodka to remove remaining cucumber.
3. Combine infused vodka, simple syrup and soda water in a Collins glass and stir.
4. Garnish with sliced cucumber.

More Spritz Ideas

Absinthe Spritz

Espresso Spritz

Fizzy Summer Spritz

Recipe by Justin Matase
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With its effervescent charm and refreshing flavor, this Easy Blueberry French 75 cocktail is perfect for special celebrations or a chic evening at home. We’ve added blueberry simple syrup to a French 75 for an eye-catching color (though, interestingly, not blue). There’s an extra burst of fruit in the flavor profile. Perfect for an Emily in Paris rewatch or to toast to the end of Euro summer with a French cocktail recipe.

What is The “75” in French 75? 

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Easy Blueberry French 75

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• Author: Sarah Cascone

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• 1 oz Tanqueray London Dry 
• 1/2 oz fresh squeezed lemon juice
• 1/2 oz blueberry simple syrup
• 3 oz prosecco

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1. Add ice to a cocktail shaker. Then, pour in the gin, lemon juice, and blueberry simple syrup together.
2. Shake until chilled.
3. Strain, then pour into a chilled champagne flute.
4. Top with prosecco.
5. Garnish with a lemon twist and fresh blueberries.

More Gin Ideas

• Orange Soda Gin Spritz
• Gin Fizz with Rizz

Recipe by Sarah Cascone
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History of the Gin and Jam Cocktail

While this cocktail doesn’t have an official recipe, it’s been on the mixology hot list for a few years now, originating most prominently with the Dunstane Houses in Edinburgh, Scotland. But bartenders around the world have embraced this cocktail for its versatility and its deliciousness. It’s also got a beautiful pink color!

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Easy Gin and Jam Cocktail

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• Author: Sarah Cascone

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A sweet cocktail with high-quality gin.

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• 1 1/2 oz Empress Indigo Gin 
• 1/2 oz Cointreau 
•  3/4 oz fresh squeezed lemon juice
•  1 heaping bar spoon Bonne Maman Orange Marmalade

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Instructions

1. Shake all ingredients over ice until a frost forms on your cocktail shaker.
2. Strain, pour into a chilled Coupe.
3. Garnish with an edible flower.

More Gin Cocktail Ideas

• Gin Fizz with Rizz
• Orange Soda Gin Spritz

Recipe by Sarah Cascone
Photography by Dave Bryce 

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Who doesn’t love a Classic Mojito? Sure you could dress this cocktail up with other flavors but we have to say, the classic is already perfection. It’s simple yet creates a complex flavor profile between a savory hint of mint and the tang of lime. Plus, a little sweetness from the white sugar helps you make this essential cocktail recipe simply delightful.

What Ingredients Are in a Mojito?

With so many different variation on the mojito, it can be difficult to remember what the classic mojito recipe consists of. Made with fresh lime juice, mint leaves, sugar (or simple syrup), rum, and soda water, the mojito is a perfect balance of tart, sweet, and fizzy. The mint leaves add an herbaceous aroma and a cooling sensation, while the lime juice provides a citrusy zing. It’s traditionally served over crushed ice and garnished with a sprig of mint plus a wedge of lime.

Classic Mojito Recipe

Classic Mojito Ingredients

• 10 fresh mint leaves
• ½ medium lime, cut into 3 wedges
• 2 tbsp white sugar
• 1 cup ice cubes
• 1 ½ oz white rum
• ½ cup club soda

Mojito Instructions

1. Place mint leaves and 1 lime wedge into a glass. Use a muddler and crush to release mint oils and lime juice.
2. Add remaining lime wedges and 2 tablespoons sugar, and muddle again to release the lime juice. Do not strain the mixture.
3. Fill the glass almost to the top with ice.
4. Pour in rum and fill the glass with club soda.
5. Garnish with a lime wedge and mint leaves.

Recipe by Anna Franklin / Photography by Dave Bryce

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There are many ways to make a Negroni but if you’re looking for an interesting craft quality recipe that uses a rum base, we’ve got you with this recipe! While the traditional Negroni is made with gin, rum can add a touch of sweetness, spice, or complexity, depending on the type of rum chosen. It allows for customization, creating a drink that’s a bit bitter but ends with a wave of smooth dark rum and a hint of orange.

What Rum to Use in a Negroni Recipe?

The best rum for a Negroni is really a matter of personal preference. Usually, mixologists prefer a dark rum with a rich, complex flavor profile. Though, aged rums, such as those from Jamaica or Barbados, can bring depth and complexity to the cocktail. But if you’re looking for a bold and spicy kick go with an overproof rum that’ll take this Craft Negroni to the next level.

Craft Negroni with Rum

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If you’re going to have a negroni you might as well make it special.

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• 1 oz dark rum
• 1 oz Campari
• 1 oz sweet vermouth
• Orange peel for garnish

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1. Fill a cocktail mixer half full with ice.
2. Add the dark rum, Campari, and sweet vermouth to the cocktail mixer and stir until chilled.
3. Place a large ice cube into a rocks glass and pour the rum Negroni over the top.
4. Garnish with an orange peel before serving.

Recipe and Styling by Anna Franklin
Photography by Dave Bryce

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A popular cocktail at many Mexican restaurants, our Easy Strawberry Daiquiri is a cocktail that shifts your mood with its rush of cold sweetness. Does a blender drink seem daunting? With the help of frozen strawberries and easy instructions, you’ll be whipping up this batch-able cocktail in a flash. Don’t have a blender handy? You can always make this fruity drink on the rocks instead. Either way, this drink will transport you to white sands, blue waters, and a good mood with each sip you take of this strawberry daiquiri. Try our other daiquiri recipe for a different take on this cocktail. Or, try the Hemingway Daiquiri for how the author liked it.

What Exactly is a Daiquiri?

Thought to have originated in Cuba in the late 19th century, the daiquiri is a classic cocktail all over the world. It typically has rum, lime juice, and sugar. Exact proportions vary from mixologist to mixologist. However, the balance of sweet, tart, and strong is the key to making this beloved cocktail. Daiquiris are often served frozen (as is the case of this strawberry daiquiri) or on the rocks, and they can be garnished with a lime wedge or a sprig of mint.

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  A frozen summer treat!

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  • 4 oz frozen strawberries
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ½ cup lemon juice
  • ⅛ cup lime juice
  • ¾ cup rum or vodka
  • ¼ cup lemon-lime flavored carbonated beverage
  • 6 cups ice, or more as needed

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  1. Place frozen strawberries in a blender, add sugar, lemon juice, and lime juice.
  2. Pour in rum, then add the ice and blend until smooth.
  3. Pour into a glass and garnish with a lime and a strawberry.

Recipe by Anna Franklin
Photography by Dave Bryce

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About Gin Mare

Gin Mare has several kinds of gin available, but for this particular craft cocktail, we recommend Gin Mare Capri, bringing to mind one of the world’s most beautiful Mediterranean islands. Gin Mare prides itself on seeing that the Mediterranean is not just a place, but a lifestyle and a feeling.

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Craft Gin and Tonic with Gin Mare

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A Mediterranean take on a bar staple.

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• 2 oz Gin Mare Gin 
• 4 oz tonic
• Cara Cara Orange
• Rosemary

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1. Place rosemary sprigs into Goblet glass and add ice to hold in place.
2. Pour gin over the ice. Squeeze a wedge of a Cara Cara Orange into the gin.
3. Add in the tonic. Garnish the Gin and Tonic with an orange twist.

More Gin Cocktail Recipes

• Orange Soda Gin Spritz
• Gin Fizz with Rizz

Recipe by Sarah Cascone
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Fresh fruit and tangy flavor take center stage in this delicious Craft Bourbon Smash with Peach and Blackberry recipe. This is a perfect cocktail for the changing seasons, refreshing and delicious but classy and high quality, too. Whether you’re a seasoned bourbon enthusiast or new to the spirit, this easy-to-make cocktail is sure to impress and satisfy. Gather your ingredients, shake up this refreshing concoction, and get ready to enjoy a true classic with a modern flair. 

History of the Bourbon Smash 

The bourbon smash is an icy, fruity variation of the julep that goes all the way back to Jerry Thomas’ 1862 How to Mix Drinks, also known as The Bon Vivant’s Companion. The drink then evolved further in Harry Johnson’s recipe for an Old Style Whiskey Smash, the first time the word “smash” was used to describe a deconstructed julep. From there, the smash took the world by storm. 

Craft Bourbon Smash with Peach and Blackberry

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• Author: Sarah Cascone

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Fresh fruit juices are part of the reason we love a smash so much.

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• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 1/2 large peach
• 3–4 large mint leaves
• 2 oz bourbon
• 3 blackberries
• Splash ginger beer
• Fresh mint, peach slices, and blackberries for garnish

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1. Add 1/2 peach, mint leaves, and brown sugar to the bottom of a cocktail shaker. Gently muddle to release the peach juices and mint oils.
2. Add bourbon and 3 blackberries to a cocktail shaker with ice, and shake until well-chilled.
3. Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
4. Top with ginger beer. Garnish with fresh mint sprigs, a blackberry and a peach slice.

Other Bourbon Cocktails to Mix Up At Home

• Peach Bourbon Smash
• Vandal, A Cocktail for the Bikeriders 
• The Palazzo

Recipe by Sarah Cascone
Photography by Dave Bryce 

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