3/30/2023 1:13:36 PM by ALGCC

January 2023: The Alto Sazerac

The Alto Sazerac

2/1/2023 12:00:00 AM by ALGCC

February 2023: Alto Blood Orange Mimosa

Sometimes things taste better than they sound.  Take blood oranges, for example.  The name is a little grisly, but these sweet citrus fruits don’t actually live up to their name.  Although they originated in Sicily in the 1600s, the blood oranges we get in the States are grown mostly in Florida, Texas, and California.  They are a little smaller than standard oranges, with vibrant maroon, dark pink, or deep red inner flesh. 

Click the link for the full February Mixology Blog, and Alto's Blood Orange Mimosa Recipe.

12/1/2022 1:38:55 AM by Daniel Ferarra

The Chocolate Martini

The Chocolate Martini was invented in 1955 in America. A recent invention in comparison to other martinis, it was created by none other than the legendary film stars of Hollywood, Rock Hudson and Elizabeth Taylor, when they happened to come together during the making of the film “Giant” in Marfa, Texas.

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11/1/2022 1:00:00 AM by Daniel Ferarra

Whiskey Sour

The first written recipe for a Whiskey Sour appeared in 1862, when it was included in Jerry Thomas’ “The Bartender’s Guide.” However, it’s very likely that sours (made with any liquor) had existed for many decades prior, as they were popular drinks on board naval ships.

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10/1/2022 1:00:00 AM by Daniel Ferarra

Espresso Martini

The espresso martini is a cocktail name familiar to all but the most inexperienced of drinkers, but it wasn’t always known as such. Invented by Dick Bradsell back in 1983 during his tenure at the Soho Brasserie, it was originally christened the “Vodka Espresso.” Cocktail legend has it that a young, future supermodel sidled up to the bar and asked Dick to make her a cocktail with coffee.

Read on to learn about this chic, popular drink!