Hoopla
The HOOPLA cocktail mix is simple and memorable: four ingredients, all in equal parts. For a tart drink, omit the sugar rim; for a sweeter one, add it. You can create a tasty Hoopla by starting with a Sidecar mix,...
Author: Keet
Boomerang
If you’ve got a good bottle of London dry gin, the BOOMERANG offers an expanded and more flavorful variation of a Gin Martini. It’s really just a couple of adjustments: The proportions are slightly different and maraschino liqueur is added...
Lemon Drop
The classic version of the LEMON DROP is simply vodka, lemon juice, orange liqueur and simple syrup. There is much room for experimentation with ingredients such as muddled fresh fruit or citron vodka, but the original is delicious, light and...
Batiste
If you’re looking for a simple, two-ingredient cocktail that sips nicely, look no further. The BATISTE is a very flavorful rum/Grand Marnier mix that can be tailored to your mood. For a lighter flavor, use golden rum; if you prefer...
Melon Daiquiri
The MELON DAIQUIRI offers two serving options for fans of melon-flavored cocktails: (1) shaken and poured over ice into an Old-Fashioned glass, or (2) blended and served frozen in a margarita glass. Both versions feature light rum, Midori melon liqueur,...
Gin Daisy
The GIN DAISY has two versions: an old-school and a new-school. I favor the old-school recipe, which sweetens lemon juice with orange liqueur, maintaining the classic lemony “Sour” profile. It’s refreshing, light, balanced, and an excellent precursor to dinner. Requirements:...
Siesta
The SIESTA is a Campari and tequila mix that offers a sweet, citrusy tartness more likely to refresh than put you to sleep. The name is likely a nod to Mexico and tequila. The standout flavors are lime and grapefruit...
New York Minute
The NEW YORK MINUTE has several cocktail renditions, my favorite being the recipe published by Difford’s Guide. The drink may have earned its name because it tastes like a tequila version of a Manhattan. It’s quick to prepare since it...
Hemingway Daiquiri
The HEMINGWAY DAIQUIRI is known for its reduced sweetness, achieved by adding the bitter-tart qualities of grapefruit juice, omitting all sugar or simple syrup, incorporating maraschino liqueur and doubling the rum. Bartenders have since balanced Hemingway’s original recipe, often reducing...
Bensonhurst
If you’re in the mood for a Manhattan, but would like a tasty variation, the BENSONHURST is a must-try. This cocktail replaces the sweet vermouth of a classic Manhattan with dry vermouth. Splashes of maraschino liqueur and the Italian aperitif,...
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