Jack Rose
The JACK ROSE is a lost classic from the 1910’s that for no particular reason was pushed aside by time. But the smooth blend of applejack, lemon juice and grenadine earns it a place in the cocktail rotation. And with...
Category: Liqueurs & mixers
Corpse Reviver No. 2
The CORPSE REVIVER NO.2 is a pre-prohibition cocktail that features gin, Lillet Blanc, Cointreau, lemon juice and a glass that has been rinsed in Absinthe. It’s a delicious tart and refreshing “pick-me-up” that is more potent than it tastes. Although...
Bensonhurst
If you’re in the mood for a Manhattan, but would like a tasty variation, the BENSONHURST is a must. Replace the sweet vermouth of a Manhattan with dry vermouth. Then add splashes of maraschino liqueur and the Italian aperitif, Cynar,...
Highlander
The HIGHLANDER is a flavorful whisky cocktail akin to the Rob Roy. It has many variations. My preferred recipe is adapted from the Campbell bar, NYC. It’s by far the easiest to make and simply shifts a Rob Roy from...
Peychaud’s Manhattan
If you combine Sazerac Rye whiskey with Peychaud’s bitters, add sweet vermouth and a cherry, you’ve got PEYCHAUD’S MANHATTAN. It just so happens that the Sazerac Company of New Orleans acquired the rights to Peychaud’s bitters in 1970, and so...
High Voltage
The HIGH VOLTAGE is a simple peach-flavored tequila cocktail, easily prepared in five minutes. It’s smooth and has a bit of everything going for it. Requirements: tequila (silver preferred), peach schnapps, lime juice, peeled peach slice or lime wheel for...
Shochu Melon Citrus Cocktail
A nice drink for any season is the SHOCHU MELON CITRUS COCKTAIL. The Japanese hard liquor, shochu (detailed below), is extremely popular in Japan, but not as well known internationally as its sake. Shochu’s clean and mild flavor is similar...
Rhett Butler
The RHETT BUTLER is a a delicious bourbon-cranberry juice cocktail for the home bartender to consider. The combination cranberry, lime and bourbon go together smoothly with a touch of simple syrup. It’s simple to make, requiring common ingredients often already...
Long Island Iced Tea
If you start with a rum & coke, just add tequila, vodka, gin, orange liqueur and lemon juice and you’ve got your LONG ISLAND ICED TEA. Though it has the sound of an end-of-evening frat-party creation, its invention is actually...
Ocean Breeze
The OCEAN BREEZE is a delicious rum punch recipe that gives you a lemony pineapple-&-rum flavor, perfect for a relaxing outdoor or indoor summer weekend. The blue curacao color gives it a mellow ocean feel. Enjoy this one with family...
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