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5 Steps to the Perfect Cocktail

The Bar: Jams at Legacy The Bartender: Stephanie The drink: The Diplomat Step 1: What you need 5 oz. Kahlua 1 oz. Diplomatico rum .5 oz. simple syrup 2 oz. heavy cream Ground espresso beans Step 2: Combine Kahua and rum and shake well Step 3: Pour into chilled martini […]

5 Steps to the Perfect Cocktail

The Bar: WestEnd Lounge The Bartender: Raechel Van Buskirk The drink: Pretty in Pink   Step 1: What you need 2 oz. citrus vodka 1 oz. fresh lemon juice 2 oz. raw cane sugar simple syrup 3 raspberries Step 2: Muddle raspberries Step 3: combine ingredients Step 4: Shake well […]

5 Steps to the Perfect Cocktail

The Bar: Spirit World The Bartender: Sidra Akhter The Drink: The Conciliation, Winner of the 2019 Perfect Pour Craft Cocktail contest benefitting Friends of Nebraska Children Step 1: What you need 75 oz. Smooth Ambler whiskey 1 oz. Cocchi Americano .75 oz. Ginger lemon syrup .75 oz Ginger Infused Malic […]

5 Steps to the Perfect Cocktail

The Bar: Mode de Vie The Bartender: Sonita The drink: Passion Amere. For each drink sold the month of February, Mode de Vie will make a donation to the Women’s Center for Advancement (WCA). Step 1: What you need 1 oz Ransom dry gin . 5 oz Compari .25 oz […]

5 Steps to the Perfect Cocktail

The Bar: Red Lion Lounge The Bartender: Charles The drink: Lion’s Nog   Step 1: What you need 1 oz Diplomatico Rum 1 oz Old Overholt Rye .25 oz Amaro Nonino 3.5 oz house egg nog   Step 2: Combine all ingredients Step 3: Pour into a tall mug Step […]

5 Steps to the Perfect Cocktail

The Bar: Mercury The Bartender: Sara Mellor The drink: On Clout 9 Step 1: What you need 1.5 ounces Elijah Craig Private Barrel Pick #3 .5 ounces Clout Coffee – Cold Brew .5 ounces Amaro Nonino .25 ounces Wisconsin Sugar Maple Syrup .25 ounces Nux Alpine Walnut Liquor   Step […]

5 Steps to the perfect cocktail

The bar: Report In Pub The bartender: Ali The drink: Report In Giant Bloody Mary Step 1: What you need Vodka Tomato Juice Lemon juice Lime juice Celery salt Black pepper Smoked paprika Horseradish sauce Worcestershire sauce Tabasco sauce   Step 2: Combine all ingredients   Step 3: Mix well […]

5 Steps to the Perfect Cocktail

The bar: Herb Sainte The bartender: Austin The drink: Bon Vivant     Step 1: What you need   2 oz. Christian Bros VSOP Brandy 1 oz. lemon/raspberry gastrique ¼ oz. Fernet Branca ½ oz/ simple syrup   Step 2: Combine all ingredients   Step 3: Add ice and shake […]

5 Steps to the Perfect Cocktail

The bar: Trio: Cocktails and Company The bartender: Christen Kotschwar The drink: The Sweet Pepper Skiffle; People’s Choice Award Winner of the 2018 Perfect Pour Craft Cocktail Competition benefitting Nebraska Children.     Step 1: What you need   2 oz. Plymouth Gin ¾ oz. Homemade sweet pepper syrup stewed […]