Author: Keet

Aperol/Campari/Cynar / Brennivin / Daily Mix / Vermouth (sweet & dry)

Brennivin Aquavit Negroni

In the BRENNIVIN AQUAVIT NEGRONI, the Icelandic aquavit Brennivin is combined with Aperol and sweet vermouth to create an interesting twist on the Negroni. Aperol, which is similar to Campari but less bitter and with lower alcohol content, plays a...

Cognac / Brandy / Daily Mix / Demerara

Applejack No. 1 & 2

Applejack evolved from American apple brandy in the 1600s [See History]. It’s as American as apple pie and is often underrated as a cocktail mixer. Many mixologists and bartenders agree that Applejack is a superior mixer compared to so-called prestigious...

Bitters / Daily Mix / Orange Juice

Smokey Mezcal Margarita

The SMOKEY MEZCAL MARGARITA is a mezcal espadin mixed with just lime juice and agave syrup. Orange bitters and a flamed orange peel garnish replace the orange liqueur commonly used in a regular margarita. This mix has the cozy campfire...

Daily Mix / Whiskey (blended)

Japanese Whisky

“It’s less sweet than bourbon but not as powerful and peaty as some Scotches, striking an appealing balance,” say some reviewers of JAPANESE WHISKIES. In the 2003 film Lost In Translation, Bill Murray portrayed a middle-aged actor hired to appear...

Aperol/Campari/Cynar / Daily Mix / Maraschino / Tequila / Mezcal

Division Bell

The initial flavors detected in the DIVISION BELL are its bright agave notes from mezcal tequila and the citrusy bitterness of Aperol. The smokiness from the mezcal follows, accompanied by a zesty lime flavor. A dash of maraschino liqueur adds...

Fizzy Friday / Rum / St-Germain (elderflower)

Kew Garden

The KEW GARDEN is a garden-fresh fizzy cocktail mixing the flavors of cucumber, mint, elderflower, and lime with blended white rum. The result is a deliciously light thirst-quencher, perfect for warm summer days. Though it doesn’t include quite the botanical...

Aperol/Campari/Cynar / Daily Mix / Fizzy Friday

Aperol Spritz

The APEROL SPRITZ is a well-known Italian aperitif refresher. It features Aperol, a Campari-owned liqueur that combines bitter notes from rhubarb, gentian root (found in Angostura bitters), cinchona bark, and citrus oil from oranges, creating its signature zesty orange hue...

Bitters / Brennivin / Daily Mix / Whiskey (blended)

Brennivin Old-Fashioned

The BRENNIVIN OLD-FASHIONED is locally known in Iceland as Harry’s Old-Fashioned. It was created in 2014 by Harry Sheff (Cocktails & Cologne) and is popular for its mix of the Icelandic “aquavit,” Brennivin, with rye whiskey and bitters. This is...

Daily Mix / Grenadine / Orange Juice / Tequila / Mezcal

Tequila Sunrise

The TEQUILA SUNRISE is a sweet, refreshing addition to late-morning brunch cocktails like the Bloody Mary and Mimosa. This classic drink requires only three ingredients — silver tequila, grenadine, and orange juice. It doesn’t even require stirring because the grenadine...

Bitters / Daily Mix / Fizzy Friday / Gin / Vermouth (sweet & dry)

Gin Sling

The GIN SLING differentiates itself from other gin drinks by introducing sweet vermouth and bitters to the commonly used lemon juice and club soda (see similar cocktail links below). As a truly classic American drink, it has stood the test...