In honor of Cinco de Mayo, it’s The Original Margarita: 1.5 ounce blanco tequila 1.5 ounce Cointreau 1.5 ounce fresh lime juice Shake in an iced cocktail shaker. Strain into a large cocktail glass, rim crusted with salt. Since this…
The Singapore Sling
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…
Pimm’s Cup
Need a refreshing drink? Try a Pimm’s Cup: 2.0 ounces Pimm’s #1 Gin Sling 7-Up, bitter lemon, lemonade, ginger ale or ginger beer. In an iced highball glass, pour in the Pimm’s #1. Fill with 7-Up if you’re modern, bitter…
Ritz Sidecar
A cocktail I won’t make, it’s the Ritz Sidecar: 5 parts very old cognac 3 parts Cointreau 2 parts fresh lemon juice Shake in an iced cocktail shaker, strain tremulously into a chilled cocktail glass, and stare at the treasure…
The Soother
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…
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 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…