In honor of American Pharoah winning the Triple Crown, I decided to make The Derby: 1.00 ounce bourbon 0.50 ounce sweet vermouth 0.50 ounce orange curaçao 0.75 ounce fresh lime juice Shake in an iced cocktail shaker and strain into…
The Lion’s Tail
In order to try Allspice Dram, I decided to make The Lion’s Tail: 2.00 ounces bourbon 0.75 ounce Allspice Dram (or less, to taste) 0.50 ounce fresh lime juice 0.50 tablespoon simple syrup (or less, to taste) 2 dashes Angostura…
The Georgia Mint Julep
In honor of the Kentucky Derby, I decided to make The Georgia Mint Julep: fresh mint leaves 1 teaspoon sugar A dash of water 2 ounces cognac (or other brandy) 1 ounce real peach brandy Muddle several fresh mint leaves…
The Jupiter Cocktail
Ever feel like a martini but want something different? Try the Jupiter Cocktail: 1.50 ounces gin 0.75 ounce dry vermouth 1 teaspoon Parfait Amour 1 teaspoon orange juice Shake in an iced cocktail shaker, and strain into a cocktail glass.…
Don the Beachcomber’s Zombie
The Walking Dead may have ended for the season, but the Zombie “lives” on: 1 teaspoon brown sugar 1 ounce fresh lemon juice 1 ounce gold Puerto Rican rum 1 ounce 151-proof Demerara rum (from Guyana) 1 ounce white Puerto…
The Income Tax Cocktail
In honor of April 15th, The Income Tax Cocktail: 1.50 ounces gin 0.75 ounce dry vermouth 0.75 ounce sweet vermouth Juice of 1/4 orange (squeezed right in the shaker) 2 dashes Angostura Bitters Shake in an iced cocktail shaker and…
Twelve Mile Limit
Another cocktail with an interesting name, the Twelve Mile Limit: 1.0 ounce white rum (Appleton White Jamaican recommended) 0.5 ounce rye whiskey 0.5 ounce brandy (Hennessy VS recommended) 0.5 ounce grenadine 0.5 ounce lemon juice Shake in an iced cocktail…
The Brooklyn Cocktail
After a rather long day, it was nice to come home to The Brooklyn Cocktail: 2.00 ounces rye or bourbon 0.75 ounce dry vermouth 2 teaspoons Amer Picon 2 teaspoons maraschino liqueur Stir in a mixing glass with ice, and…
The Aviation
One of the first vintage cocktails I ever made was The Aviation: 2.50 ounces gin 0.75 ounce fresh lemon juice 2 or 3 dashes maraschino liqueur Shake in an iced cocktail shaker, and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with…
Vowel Cocktail
Presenting one of the odder drinks in the book, the Vowel Cocktail: 1.0 ounce Scotch 1.0 ounce sweet vermouth 0.5 ounce orange juice (preferably fresh squeezed) 0.5 ounce kümmel (Gilka) 1 or 2 dashes Angostura Bitters Shake in an iced…