Barrel Aging Cocktails at Home, Part 1

Put big batched of stirred boozy cocktails in a barrel. Then give it some time.

It’s August. It’s hot. We’re in the dog days of summer, and, at least where I live, temperatures are likely to continue regularly hitting 90 degrees for another month. If weather is a determining factor in your cocktail choices, there’s a good chance you’re consuming a lot of juicy, sweet tiki drinks.

And yet — it’s time to start thinking about winter c…