It’s back to the “A’s” with The Algonquin Cocktail: 1.50 ounces rye 0.75 ounce dry vermouth 0.75 ounce pineapple juice Shake in an iced cocktail shaker, and strain into a cocktail glass. I really thought I’d like this cocktail. I…
Drove My Chevy to the Levee
Speaking of whiskey and rye, here’s Drove My Chevy to the Levee: 1.50 ounces rye (Redemption Recommended) 0.50 ounce peach juice 0.50 “brown” sugar simple syrup 0.25 ounce fresh lemon juice 2 dashes Peychaud’s bitters Stir vigorously in an iced…
Barnum (Was Right) Cocktail
I hate the name, but I love the Barnum (Was Right) Cocktail: 2.0 ounces gin 1.0 ounce apricot-flavored brandy (the best is Marie Brizard’s Apry) 0.5 ounce fresh lemon juice 2 dashes Angostura bitters Shake in an iced cocktail shaker,…
Pegu Club Cocktail
Gin and citrus go well together, like in the Pegu Club Cocktail: 1.50 ounces gin 0.50 ounce Cointreau 0.75 ounce fresh lime juice 2 dashes Angostura bitters Shake in an iced cocktail shaker and strain into a cocktail glass. I…
The Liberal
Even though I have a lot a gin drinks in the queue, I wanted a whiskey drink so I made The Liberal: 0.75 ounce 100-proof Wild Turkey 0.75 ounce Italian vermouth (Carpano Antica) 3 dashes Torani Amer 1 generous dash…
Fairbank Cocktail
Because I had crème de noyeaux I made the Fairbank Cocktail: 1.75 ounces gin 0.75 ounce dry vermouth 2 dashes orange bitters (Regan’s #6 recommended) 2 dashes crème de noyeaux Stir in a mixing glass with ice, and strain into…