Lock it, Flip it, Kick it & Shake!
How to Make The Best Cocktails Of all Time!
Craft, sip, and celebrate life's moments with style and sophistication.
Welcome to Kick it & Shake, my brand new website. I have a lot of content to add and a few changes to make. Until then, drinks are on me! Literally. I just spilled a drink all over me. Anyway, Cheers!
Hi, my name is Scott Gardner, and I am NOT a professional bartender. I don’t even play one on TV. I am just a regular guy that works 9 to 5. But I do love cocktails, especially ones crafted with care. I do however, consider myself a mixologist - a mindful mixologist. You know... with my mind on my mixes and my mixes on my mind. I think that was a song!
Kick it & Shake is your go-to resource for all things cocktails. Make sure to bookmark us! From classic favorites to innovative and original libations, I've curated a collection of recipes that cater to both the novice bartender and the seasoned cocktail connoisseur. Each recipe is a well-balanced masterpiece, providing step-by-step instructions, notes, and photos. I will also try to sprinkle in a little history, funny quotes, tips and advice, even some trivia here and there!
From prohibition era cocktails to modern cocktails, to tropical and tiki-style cocktails, to shooters, I’ve got you covered! You will also find over a dozen of my original cocktails that I just know you will love, including my famous European Vacation, Muzetta's Waltz, and The Cherry Bella. Be sure to try them out - and let me know what you think! Cheers!
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You gotta, "Lock it, Flip it, Kick it & Shake!"
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"These cocktail glasses make me feel so fancy!"
- I think Mussolini said that!
On Bourbon Pond...
Mix some bourbon with your ice,
A dash of bitters would be nice,
Add some sugar with a twist,
Give a twirl with your wrist,
Stir until it's cold,
For a flavor pure and bold.
This is my Old Fashioned,
One taste and you'll be sold!