Author: jen

Whether you’re going to a bachelorette party or just a date with your significant other, you’ll most likely be thirsty and bored. We’ve compiled a list of the best Austin bars that includes a little bit of everything – including our top 10 Austin rooftop bars. Just remember to stay hydrated if you want to party all weekend.

Austin’s bar scene is also diverse, ranging from fun dive bars to stylish cocktail lounges. We’ve compiled this convenient list of 20 or so of the best Austin bars and rooftops. Continue reading “Best Bars in Austin”

Recommendations for guests visiting Austin

If you’re getting married in Austin, chances are that many of your friends and family members don’t just live down the road.  But, since Austin becoming such a major tourist destination in Texas, many out-of-town guests might well jump at the chance to accept the invitation to your wedding. Continue reading “Visiting Austin? Here are Some Highlights”

I was first introduced to absinthe accidentally, through an invitation from a friend to attend a gathering of the Wormwood Society. Lucid was already making its way onto shelves in America, but the real absinthe drinkers were already well-stocked with their own selections of the best from across Europe. I can’t remember exactly which absinthes we tasted that night, but I walked away mildly smitten with the Green Fairy. Continue reading “Absinthe Frappé”

This recipe is so simple that it almost feels like cheating. Two ingredients, no shaking—really, how much easier does it get? Not much, and yet this is one of our favorite winter warmers. It is even Doctor Cocktail-approved, given that the good doctor himself gave us the formula and the impetus to try this delightful beverage over a year ago. Continue reading “Snowshoe Drink Recipe”

A home social gathering hasn’t reached its potential until everyone has been served copious amounts of their favorite drinks from the resident amateur bartender. But if you struggle to recall the ingredients of those potent drinks you concocted in college and now possess substandard drink-making skills, you may need to consult a source or two (or 50) in order to transform yourself into a more capable host. The following blogs provide an abundance of information that will help you create your own Cocktails & Dreams. Continue reading “50 Best Blogs for the Home Bartender”

We got a lot of response to this post, asking for more specifics on what tools and spirits we recommend to stock a new home bar, so here goes…

What do you need for a home bar? Notice I used the word need here – there is a lot of stuff you might want, but fortunately, there are only a few things you really need in a home bar. With a few basic barware supplies, some liquor, mixers, and flavorings even the most budget-conscious imbiber can have an efficient and functional home bar. The basics: Continue reading “Home Bar Basics 101”