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…
Fish House Punch
For the Fourth of July, what could me more patriotic than Fish House Punch? 2.0 quarts Jamaican Rum (Appleton recommended) 1.0 quart brandy (Hennessy recommended) 0.5 pint peach brandy 0.5 pint maraschino liquor 1.0 quart freshly made green tea 1.0…
The Derby
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 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.…
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 Japalac Cocktail
Just because it looked pretty in the picture, I decided to make the Japalac Cocktail: Juice of 1/4 orange 0.75 ounce dry vermouth 0.75 ounce rye whiskey 1 teaspoon raspberry syrup Combine in an iced cocktail shaker, and shake and…
Picon Punch
After three long months, I was finally able to make an authentic Picon Punch: 1.0 teaspoon real pomegranate grenadine 2.5 ounces Amer Picon Soda Water 1.0 ounce brandy Fill a collins glass with crushed ice. Add the real pomegranate grenadine…