Another favorite of mine, The Singapore Sling: 2.00 ounces gin 0.75 ounce Cherry Heering (or other cherry-flavored brandy) 2 teaspoons Benedictine 2 teaspoons Cointreau 2.00 ounces pineapple juice 0.75 ounce fresh lime juice 2 dashes real pomegranate grenadine 1 dash…
Last Word
One of my favorites, it’s the Last Word: 0.75 ounce Beefeater London Dry Gin 0.75 ounce Green Chartreuse 0.75 ounce Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur 0.75 ounce lime juice Shake all ingredients with ice, then strain into a coupe. No garnish. This…
The Martini
Presenting the venerable Martini: 1.5 ounces dry London gin 1.5 ounces French dry vermouth 1 dash orange bitters 1 lemon twist Stir the gin and vermouth vigorously and long in a tall glass filled with ice (or an actual martini…
Pink Gin
“What is a cocktail?” A question raised by Pink Gin: 3 ounces Plymouth Gin 6 goodly dashes Angostura bitters Shake in an iced cocktail shaker. Strain into a stemmed cocktail glass, sans garnish. According to Wikipedia, the first use of…
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…
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…
The Bebbo Cocktail
Named funny and made with honey, it’s The Bebbo Cocktail: 1.5 ounces gin 1.0 ounce fresh lemon juice 0.5 ounce honey 2.0 teaspoons orange juice Stir all the ingredients (except ice) together in a cocktail shaker until the honey dissolves.…
The Blue Moon
Having scored some real Creme de Violette, I made The Blue Moon: 2.0 ounces gin 0.5 ounce Crème Yvette or crème de violette 0.5 ounce lemon juice Shake in an iced cocktail shaker, and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish…
Barbara West Cocktail
Want a sherry-based martini? Try the Barbara West Cocktail: 2.0 ounces gin 1.0 ounce sherry 0.5 ounce lemon juice 1 small dash Angostura bitters Shake in an iced cocktail shaker, and strain into a cocktail glass. I have no idea…