Brave Bull
The tequila version of a Black Russian is the BRAVE BULL. Silver blanco tequila and coffee liqueur (Kahlua preferred) compliment each other as if it was always meant to be. With only two ingredients and no bar tools necessary, this...
The tequila version of a Black Russian is the BRAVE BULL. Silver blanco tequila and coffee liqueur (Kahlua preferred) compliment each other as if it was always meant to be. With only two ingredients and no bar tools necessary, this...
The ROSITA is an excellent tequila departure from the margarita via Campari. It re-balances the Italian bitter Campari away from other mixes — like the Negroni and Boulevardier — by using equal parts sweet and dry vermouth and adding Angostura...
Bitters / Daily Mix / Gin / Maraschino
The CASINO is a classy gin-based cocktail adding touches of Maraschino liqueur, lemon juice and orange bitters. It’s one of the few gin cocktails that recommends a sweeter gin like Old Tom versus a London dry gin. Requirements: gin (Old...
The KENTUCKY MULE is cousin to the Moscow Mule. It’s the same icy ginger-beer drink except it uses bourbon instead of vodka and adds mint along with the lime. Celebrate the Kentucky Derby or any occasion with a fizzy Kentucky...
The FRENCHIE is a wonderful three-ingredient cocktail for fans of grapefruit juice. A classic London dry gin is a good match with the grapefruit juice and elderflower liqueur. It’s an easy party cocktail to prepare, or probably even better for...
The scotch-based CHURCHILL was created as a dedication to the man, but not a cocktail he drank. Winston Churchill drank watered-down blended scotch almost any time of the day, but did not like mixed cocktails. With the added flavoring of...
The CASABLANCA is not a gin drink, as might be expected if referring to Rick’s gin joint in Casablanca. It’s a sweet & sour light rum cocktail with a crisp flavor and icy-white appearance. Its fresh balance is inviting for...
The ROB ROY is the scotch version of the rye or bourbon Manhattan. It’s a classic that has survived the test of time and is a regular bar order for many. It’s easy to prepare at home. It requires either...
Bitters / Bourbon / Creme de Cacao / Daily Mix / Maraschino / Uncategorized / Vermouth (sweet & dry)
The MANHATTAN SWEET W/ BITTER CHOCOLATE adds a teaspoon of creme de cacao and Maraschino liqueur plus a dash of Chocolate bitters to the standard Manhattan. In so doing, the bourbon and vermouth are complimented to perfection with the hint...
The UPPER CUT mixes Cointreau, grapefruit and lemon juice into the Brazilian spirit, cachaca. In this rare cocktail occurrence, Cointreau takes the lead instead of just a supporting role, measuring twice that of cachaca. Tones of orange, lemon and grapefruit...
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