Everyone knows the Aperol Spritz. It has made Aperol a household name and has made the company wildly successful. As popular as it is, Aperol has a lot of sugar (about 15g in a single shot, which is the equivalent of 5 sugar cubes, and 21g in the standard Spritz) and...
This recipe is our riff on the Trinidad Sour, which is an amazing concoction that uses an ounce and a half of Angostura bitters (usually this ingredient is a just added with a few shakes). Our recipe employs Batch instead of Rye, so the bourbon-like qualities of the original recipe...
While experimenting with a bunch of spirits and ingredients we were not familiar with, we stumbled upon this mix of flavors, which reminded us of a 70-proof, adult version of Coca-Cola. It's super refreshing, not too sweet, and so easy to make. In a rocks glass with ice, stir:...
The original version of this cocktail, made with vodka, was created by the beverage director at Albert's Bar in New York City. With the flavors of Batch 22 added, it becomes a lovely mix of herbal notes, citrus, and honey. In a shaker with ice combine: 1.5 oz. Batch 22...
We develop a lot of cocktails for South Coast Repertory Theater in Costa Mesa, CA. In 2023, they wanted a "Don Quixote" themed cocktail to go with a special gala they were doing for the theater's anniversary. We decided that a special aquavit-inspired Sangria would be the perfect signature drink...
This sweet, smooth cocktail evokes wonderful childhood memories for co-founder spouse Tracy because it highlights the flavors of the classic ice cream blend called "Chicago Brick," which was a blend of coffee, vanilla, and orange sherbert. In a rocks glass mix: 1.5 oz. Batch 22 1 oz. Mario's (or coffee...
Lots of people taste honey when they first try Batch 22, even though there is no honey in it. The effect of all the main flavor components, along with the rich mouthfeel, can easily be experienced as "honey." It turns out that adding honey syrup to an aquavit cocktail, along...
This is our riff on the classic Sidecar, which is traditionally cognac based. By substituting Batch 22 for the cognac, you wind up with a herbaceous, not too sweet cocktail that's had its citrus component turbo-charged. Ingredients Orange wedge and sugar for rim 1½ oz. Batch 22 Classic Gold ¾...
Like classic espresso, this dessert cocktail combines flavors of coffee and lemon with some of the added zing of herbs and spices. In a rocks glass mix: 2 oz. Batch 22 2 oz. Mario's (or coffee liqueur) 1 oz. Limoncello Add ice and stir. Garnish with lemon peel twist
In many ways, absinthe is aquavit's more potent cousin, but it's a delicious, spicy, herbaceous ingredient that adds a lovely layer of complexity to any cocktail. One of the best-known absinthe cocktails is called the Corpse Reviver 2 and, when we wanted to play with the possibilities of mixing absinthe...
Famed New York publican Danny McDonald owns and runs some of Manhattan's most popular and successful bars. While throwing back pints of Guinness with him at his bar, Swift Hibernian Lounge, we heard him ask his lead bartender to try an experimental cocktail with Batch 22. He asked for a...
Nordic 75 The French 75 is a classic gin drink that's been a cocktail staple for decades. It combines the elegance of champagne (or sparkling wine) with the crispness of gin and the sourness of lemon to create a truly light and delicious sipper. Our version of this classic substitutes...
When we met the Los Angeles rep for San Pellegrino in a Studio City bar, we became fast friends (Amica means "friend" in Italian). And what do friends in the beverage industry do best? They collaborate! Here's a great cocktail that showcases the luscious flavors of San Pellegrino's Arancia Rosso...
This cocktail, inspired by a strawberry-infused drink called Mother's Blush, pays homage to all the moms out there who love over-sharing information about their children to anyone who will listen. This trait, though well-meaning, is often most unbearable when the child (or children) are present and are being referred to...
We've spent the last couple of years telling people that we don't like the traditional aquavit flavors of fennel and anise, but in some cases, those flavors are actually a positive addition for us. For coffee cocktails in particular, an anise component combines beautifully with the coffee and the aquavit...
Here's a great coffee cocktail that packs a punch and works as well after dinner as it does as an eye-opener in the morning. The cocktail was inspired by a recipe that originally used cognac, but we wanted it to be a bit less heavy, sweet, and boozy, so we...
