Your Go-To Place for Cocktail Recipes
The Drinky Drink Project is here to provide you with cocktail recipes for various spirits like gin, vodka, rum, tequila, and whiskey. Whether you’re here searching for your very first cocktail recipe or aiming to refine your sophisticated tastes further, I’m genuinely excited to have you alongside me. Let’s toast to the meticulous craft, the careful selection of each ingredient, and the shared pleasure of a meticulously prepared drink.
The Drinky-Drink Project Story
In April of 2020, one month into the COVID-19 quarantine, I watched Stanley Tucci make a Negroni on Instagram, and I thought, “How cool. He put so much care into a few ounces of tastiness in a pretty glass. Too bad I don’t like cocktails.” But then, I remembered that I didn’t even really know if I liked cocktails or not because I’d never really tried them. Beer and wine gal, me
Thus, The Drinky Drink Project was born, sparked by an eagerness to truly explore and understand the world of cocktails. From refreshing cocktails to bold and boozy infusions, I have all sorts of recipes you can try. Contact me for details.
In April of 2020, one month into COVID quarantine, I watched Stanley Tucci make a Negroni on Instagram, and I thought, “How cool. He put so much care into a few ounces of tastiness in a pretty glass. Too bad I don’t like cocktails.” But then I remembered that I didn’t even really know if I liked cocktails or not, because I’d never really tried them. Beer and wine gal, me.
So I decided to make it a project to learn more about mixed drinks. Being stuck at home meant that I’d have to get a few bottles for my own bar. After some research and advice from a friend, I started with a five-bottle bar: gin, bourbon, Grand Marnier, sweet vermouth, and dry vermouth. And a bottle of bitters. The Drinky-Drink Project was born. I worked with those five bottles for about a month, then added vodka. Then tequila. And I just kept adding.
Along the way I’ve learned what I like and dislike, and I love the planning, researching, writing, mixing, juicing, photographing – every part of the project. In November 2020 I decided to enroll in online bartending school, and graduated! In January 2021 I became a certified mixologist. I hope you can trust me to mix you if we get that opportunity.
In my real life, I’m a YouTube knitting teacher and pattern designer, my full-time job since 2009. I live in Houston, Texas.
You can reach me at [email protected].
What You'll Discover Here
- Guides for Beginners: If you're wondering where to start, I’ve got you covered. I share straightforward guides and tips to help those new to the craft feel right at home behind the bar.
- Spirit Explorations: Join me as I delve into the stories, complexities, and crafting tips of a plethora of spirits. There’s so much to appreciate in the details.
- A Place for Community & Stories: I invite you to be part of a community that celebrates the joys of mixology. Share your recipes, your triumphs, and even the experiments that didn’t quite work out. Every story adds to the richness of our shared journey.