Recipes & Pairings — Drink - Wine

Image Source There comes a certain fulfillment from crafting your own cocktails. Simple or complex, the first sip always seems to taste a little better. You may not be a master mixologist but Strongwater offers small batch herbal cocktail bitters that can make anyone feel like an expert. Here's a little bit about Strongwater from the masterminds themselves:  Strongwater was born when a Chemist, Herbalist, and Mixologist met in the Rocky Mountains with a combined passion for herbal liqueurs and remedies. Inspired by 16th Century "Strongwater Shops" that served apothecary-style drinks, the team set out to recreate these delicious plant...

This cocktail comes in as the dessert of our recipes and the history behind it is certainly intriguing. While this cocktail is historically mixed with Guinness Extra Stout, we like to try new things around here and explore the endless possibilities of mixology. According to Guinness, the cocktail was first invented in 1861 at a gentleman’s club in London, known as the Brook’s Club. Members frequented Champagne in the morning, but following the death of Prince Albert the club steward decided that even that Champagne should be mourning his death. He then mixed the Champagne with Guinness Extra Stout as...