Aptly named, it’s The Soother: 1.0 ounce cognac 1.0 ounce Jamaican rum (Coruba recommended) 0.5 ounce orange curaçao Juice of 1/2 lemon 1 teaspoon apple juice 1/2 teaspoon simply syrup (or Agave Nectar) Shake in an iced cocktail shaker, and…
Pineapple Syrup
Infusing simple syrup with other flavors is pretty common. Here is Dr. Cocktail’s recipe for Pineapple Syrup: 4 cups cane sugar 2 cups water 1 small fresh pineapple, skinned and cubed Stir all ingredients together. Let stand for 24 hours.…
Seventh Heaven
In ancient beliefs, the best place to end up is the Seventh Heaven: 1.75 ounces gin 0.50 ounce maraschino liqueur 0.25 ounce grapefruit juice Shake in an iced cocktail shaker, and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a sprig…
The Twentieth Century Cocktail
Named after a train, it’s the Twentieth Century Cocktail: 1.50 ounces gin 0.75 ounce Lillet Blanc 0.50 ounce light créme de cacao (or a scant splash, to taste) 0.75 ounce fresh lemon juice Shake in an iced cocktail shaker, and…
The Widow’s Kiss
An odd name for a Valentine’s Day drink, it’s The Widow’s Kiss: 1.50 ounces Calvados 0.75 ounce Chartreuse (Green was meant, but yellow mellows the drink a bit) 0.75 ounce Benedictine 2 dashes Angostura bitters Shake in an iced cocktail…
The Coffee Cocktail
No coffee, but you will find port in The Coffee Cocktail: 1 ounce brandy (Martell works well) 1 egg 2 to 3 ounces ruby port 1 teaspoon sugar Pour brandy into an iced cocktail shaker. Add the egg. Pour in…
The Brandy Crusta
A precursor to the Margarita is The Brandy Crusta: 1 lemon 0.5 teaspoon fresh lemon juice Bar or table sugar 2.0 ounces cognac (Hennessy specified) 1 teaspoon orange curaçao (Marie Brizard specified) 1 dash Boker’s Bitters (or substitute Angostura) Cut…
Curaçao Punch
A old one from 1882, it’s Curaçao Punch: 0.5 tablespoon sugar (alter to taste) 2 or 3 dashes of fresh lemon juice 1.0 ounce soda water 1.0 ounce brandy (Martell cognac specified) 2.0 ounces orange curaçao 1.0 ounce Jamaican rum…
Chatham Hotel Special
Another cocktail featuring dairy, it’s the Chatham Hotel Special: 1.5 ounces brandy 0.5 ounce ruby port 0.5 cream 1 dash dark creme de cacao Shake in an iced cocktail shaker, and strain into a small cocktail glass. I like the…
Three to One Cocktail
Got some high proof gin? Make the Three to One Cocktail: 1.50 ounces 100-proof gin 0.75 ounce Marie Brizard Apry Juice of 1/2 lime Shake in an iced cocktail shaker, and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a lime…