Presenting the King of Cocktails, The Manhattan: 2.5 ounces rye or bourbon 1.0 ounce sweet vermouth 2 dashes Angostura Bitters Combine in an iced mixing glass. Stir, and strain into a cocktail glass, or strain into fresh rocks in a…
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…
Navy Grog (The Ancient Mariner)
There may not be nary a drop of water to drink, so try The Ancient Mariner: 1.00 ounce Demerara rum (not the 151-proof kind) 1.00 ounce dark Jamaican rum (Coruba) 0.75 ounce fresh lime juice 0.50 ounce grapefruit juice 0.50…
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…
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…
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.…
Crimean Cup à la Marmora
A big punch with a big name is the Crimean Cup à la Marmora: 2.0 broad slices of lemon peel 1.0 teaspoon sugar 0.5 ounce dark Jamaican rum (Myers’s works well) 1.0 ounce brandy 0.5 maraschino liqueur 0.5 ounce Jamaican…