# Ambioris Estevez > Life is hard, alcohol makes it easier. Cheers! ## Posts - [Lion’s Tail](https://ambiorisestevez.com/lions-tail/): Lion’s Tail A Little History The Lion’s Tail dates back to the 1930s and is believed to have been created by bartender W.B. Clayton at the Pendennis Club in Louisville, Kentucky. The drink gained notoriety as part of the Pendennis Club’s tradition of crafting unique bourbon cocktails, many of which later spread to New York’s famed Walton Hotel.  With its bold combination of bourbon, allspice dram, citrus, and a touch of sweetness, the Lion’s Tail embodies the adventurous spirit of pre-Prohibition-style American cocktails. It was notably listed in Dale DeGroff’s The Craft of the Cocktail as a quintessential example of a spirit-forward yet balanced drink. Ingredients  […] - [Trinidad Sour](https://ambiorisestevez.com/trinidad-sour/): Trinidad Sour A Little History The Trinidad Sour was created by bartender Giuseppe González in 2009 at Brooklyn’s Clover Club.  This cocktail is notable for using Angostura bitters as its base spirit, a bold move that defied traditional  cocktail norms. Despite its unconventional approach, the Trinidad Sour has since become a modern classic,  celebrated for its unique flavor profile. Ingredients  1.5 Ounce Angostura Bitters 1 Ounce Orgeat Syrup 0.75 Ounce Fresh Lemon Juice  0.5 Ounces Rye Whiskey Garnish: Lemon Twist Method Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker. Add ice and shake vigorously until well-chilled. Double-strain into a chilled coupe. […] - [Ready Fire Aim](https://ambiorisestevez.com/ready-fire-aim/): Ready Fire Aim A Little History The Ready Fire Aim cocktail was created by bartender Steve Schneider of Employees Only, NYC. As mezcal’s popularity surged in the late 2010s, Schneider explored ways to balance its smoky intensity with bold, complementary flavors.  Ready Fire Aim emerged from that experiment: mezcal paired with pineapple, honey, citrus, and a spicy kick.  It combines tropical sweetness and sharp heat in a way that both elevates and softens the smoky character.  Liquor.com describes it as “a mezcal sour … bolstered by smoked chile bitters and a homemade honey-pineapple syrup.”  Ingredients  1.75 Ounces Joven Mezcal 0.5 Ounce […] - [Intro to Aperol](https://ambiorisestevez.com/intro-to-aperol/): Intro to Aperol  A Little History Aperol itself was first created in 1919 by brothers Luigi and Silvio Barbieri in Padua, Italy, and introduced at the International Fair that year. With its low alcohol content, vibrant orange color, and bittersweet profile, it quickly became a favorite aperitivo in Italian café culture. Fast forward nearly a century: in the mid-2000s, legendary bartender Audrey Saunders of New York’s famed Pegu Club crafted the Intro to Aperol. The drink was designed as a gateway cocktail—an approachable yet sophisticated way to introduce guests to Aperol’s unique flavor. By balancing Aperol’s gentle bitterness with gin, […] - [Mexican Firing Squad](https://ambiorisestevez.com/mexican-firing-squad/): Mexican Firing Squad A Little History The Mexican Firing Squad first appeared in print in 1937, in Charles H. Baker Jr.’s legendary cocktail travelogue The Gentleman’s Companion. Baker claimed to have discovered it at La Cucaracha Bar in Mexico City, where locals mixed tequila with lime, grenadine, and bitters for a bold, ruby-colored refresher. Despite its dramatic name, the drink is more fiesta than firing line—bright, tangy, and just the right amount of punchy. Over time it’s become a cult favorite among tequila lovers, proving that sometimes the simplest recipes leave the biggest mark. Ingredients  2 Ounces Blanco Tequila 0.75 […] - [Gin Basil Smash​](https://ambiorisestevez.com/gin-basil-smash/): Gin Basil Smash A Little History The Gin Basil Smash is a modern classic born in Hamburg, Germany, in 2008. Created by bartender Jörg Meyer at Le Lion Bar de Paris, it was inspired by the whiskey sour but given a fresh, herbal twist. With muddled basil, bright lemon, and crisp gin, it instantly became a hit—so much so that it won “Best New Cocktail” at Tales of the Cocktail the very next year. The drink’s charm lies in its simplicity: garden-fresh, aromatic, and perfect for sipping any time of year. It’s living proof that even in the age of […] - [Queen's Park Swizzle](https://ambiorisestevez.com/queens-park-swizzle/): Queen’s Park Swizzle   A Little History The Queen’s Park Swizzle hails from Trinidad, first mixed up at the elegant Queen’s Park Hotel in Port of Spain during the early 20th century. Known as “the drink of the West Indies,” it quickly became a tropical classic. The cocktail was beloved for its refreshing balance of rum, lime, sugar, and mint—all “swizzled” together with a special stick (like a Caribbean cousin of the mojito, but with way more flair). With its striking layered look and icy, minty freshness, the Queen’s Park Swizzle became a symbol of Caribbean hospitality. Today, it’s a […] - [Opening Caspian's At Caesars](https://ambiorisestevez.com/opening-caspians-at-caesars/): https://ambiorisestevez.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Caspians_TheMOREShow_1015AM_Jan.6.mp4 - [Swizzle](https://ambiorisestevez.com/swizzle/): Swizzle For a while now I’ve wanted to write down ideas, recipes, tips and tricks and everything to do with my life as a bartender, but like most things in life taking that first step just seemed so difficult. As I stared blankly at a dimly lit computer screen brainstorming what would be the perfect introductory post. I couldn’t stop thinking about a drink I had while sitting at a famous New York bar by the name of Katana Kitten. The drink I couldn’t stop thinking about was named a “Calpico Swizzle”, served in an acrylic pearl diver glass I […] - [My First Time On TV!](https://ambiorisestevez.com/my-first-time-on-tv/): https://ambiorisestevez.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/0115.mp4 ## Pages - [Articles](https://ambiorisestevez.com/articles/) - [Videos](https://ambiorisestevez.com/videos/): My First Time On TV! Opening Caspian’s At Caesars - [My account](https://ambiorisestevez.com/my-account/) - [Checkout](https://ambiorisestevez.com/checkout/) - [Cart](https://ambiorisestevez.com/cart/) - [Shop](https://ambiorisestevez.com/shop/) - [Contact](https://ambiorisestevez.com/contact/): Contact mePlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastEmail *Comment or Message Submit - [Techniques](https://ambiorisestevez.com/techniques/): Creating an exceptional cocktail relies on three key factors: a solid recipe, top-notch ingredients, and the right techniques. 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