Ingredients

Click on the ingredient to see recipes that use that ingredient.

Bitters

Bourbon

I typically use Makers Mark for cocktails.

Brandy

Cacao Nibs

These are great for infusing chocolate flavor.  Hard to find locally, but it's available online:

Chambord

A black raspberry liqueur.

Cherry

Chocolate Liqueur

I use both Godiva Chocolate Liqueur and Trader Vic's Chocolate Liqueur.  Click the links for my recipes for Homemade Chocolate Liqueur and Homemade Chocolate Cream Liqueur.

Coffee

Cognac

A type of brandy.

Cranberry

Dirty Vodka

Vodka flavored with olives and cocktail onions.  My recipe is here.

Everclear

A potent (190 proof) grain alcohol.  The high alcohol content and lack of flavor makes this great for infusions.  But, I always dilute it.

Gin

Glycerine

This is used to add texture.  I was not able to find it locally, but it is available online:

Grand Marnier

An orange liqueur.

Habanero

A spicy pepper.

Kahlua

Coffee flavored liqueur.  My recipe for a homemade version is here.

lemon

Lime

Olives

Onions

Orange

Orange Blossom Water

Available online:

Red Peppers

Rye Whiskey

Simple Syrup

A basic sweet syrup used in many cocktail recipes.  My recipe is available here.

Sour Mix

Also known as sweet and sour, this mixer is used in many cocktail recipes and in my Perfect Margarita.  My recipe is available here.

Tequila

I typically use 1800 Silver Tequila for cocktails.

Triple Sec

An orange flavored liqueur.  My recipe is available here.

Vanilla

Some recipes call for vanilla extract, while others call for vanilla beans.  Vanilla extract can be found at most grocery stores.  Make sure you are getting pure vanilla extract, not imitation vanilla.  I was only able to find vanilla beans locally for an exorbitant price.  However, I found them at a reasonable price online:

Vanilla Vodka

My recipe for homemade vanilla vodka is available here.

Vermouth

Vodka

I typically use Skyy Vodka for infusions, and Ketel One for cocktails.