Vesper
The VESPER is considered by Bon Appétit to be one of 24 classic cocktails everyone should know how to make. It’s easy to prepare once you have the spirits on hand. The shaken version is named for Vesper Lynd, the...
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Smoky Martini
The SMOKY MARTINI is a classic embellishment of a Gin Martini, using a small amount of Scotch in place of vermouth. In small quantities, the Scotch whisky’s smoky notes blend beautifully with the gin’s botanicals. It’s an easy, no-frills martini...
Mexican Firing Squad
The MEXICAN FIRING SQUAD is a delicious silver tequila cocktail for warm or cool weather. The traditional lime-and-tequila combo is embellished with the sweetness of grenadine and the bitters of Angostura. This is a great cocktail for enjoying a quality,...
Alien Brain Hemorrhage Shot
A fun dessert alternative is the ALIEN BRAIN HEMORRHAGE SHOT. Besides its sweet liqueur-based mix, its layered composition is best described by its name. Peach Schnapps and Blue Curacao provide a nice fruity base. A delicate pouring of Bailey’s Irish...
Zombie
The ZOMBIE cocktail has been interpreted in many ways since its creation in 1934. Donn Beach and his Los Angeles bar, Don the Beachcomber, are credited not only with inventing the drink but also with launching the entire Tiki trend,...
Suffering Bastard
A SUFFERING BASTARD blends gin and bourbon equally into ginger beer. This Mule cocktail “suffers” the consequences of not being a pure breed like the Moscow Mule (vodka) or Dark ‘n Stormy (rum) — suffering only in that it is...
North Garden
The NORTH GARDEN is an NYC-created Old-Fashioned variation that adds hints of peat from Scotch, notes of apple from apple brandy, and the familiar sweet character of bourbon — all flavors with autumn appeal. While a garnish is optional, sweetening...
Satan’s Whiskers
Despite its name, SATAN’S WHISKERS is anything but the drink from hell. It is a complex blend of sweet, bitter & citrusy orange layers. It’s “perfect” in being equal parts gin, sweet vermouth, dry vermouth, orange juice and Grand Marnier....
Apricot Brandy Sour
The citrusy APRICOT BRANDY SOUR is a simple 2-ingredient mix: apricot brandy and sour mix. While you can always buy a sour mix at the grocery store, it will never be as good or fresh as one you prepare yourself....
Pumpkin Pie Old-Fashioned
A store-bought pumpkin pie syrup can be easily added to an applejack brandy or bourbon Old-Fashioned in place of the standard sugar selection, resulting in a delicious fall-inspired cocktail — the PUMPKIN PIE OLD-FASHIONED. It’s less filling and more subtle...
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