June 2015 – Vintage Spirits and Forgotten Cocktails

Brandied Cherries

Tarus June 19, 2015 Ingredients

I have a drink I want to make that calls for Brandied Cherries. This is the recipe I went with: 0.50 cup white sugar or turbinado 0.50 cup cherry juice or water 1 stick cinnamon 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg…

The Derby

Tarus June 10, 2015June 10, 2015 Bourbon, Brandy/Vermouth/Wine, Liqueurs, Stars - 3

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…