The Paloma is probably the one most refreshing drink there is: It’s traditionally made with Tequila, grapefruit soda, lime and salt. Today, however, we talk about the Mezcal Paloma, and how to make a spectacular grapefruit soda from scratch.
Author: <span>Aequivinius</span>
Grappa is a distillate from Italy made from the pomace of grapes. The Grappa production is legally prescribed, and the term legally protected in the EU.
The Sgroppino is a classical recipe from Venice, Italy, for an extremely refreshing drink. Here I present how to make it properly, and how to add your own touch!
To make a lemon sorbet yourself, for example to use in a Sgroppino or in a Smackerel of Hunny is ridiculously easy. Check out the recipe for a homemade sorbet below.
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Ever since the Cinema Highball in the PDT Cocktail Book, we know about popcorn and spirits. It is all the more surprising that I haven’t seen anyone do the obvious so…









