Ward 8
Out of 1898 Boston comes WARD 8, a variation of the Whiskey Sour that features rye whiskey and lemon juice. The Ward 8 enhances the original recipe by adding orange juice and grenadine, resulting in a complexity and balance that...
Daily Mix / Grenadine / Orange Juice / Throwback Thursday / Whiskey (blended)
by Keet · Published February 17, 2026
Out of 1898 Boston comes WARD 8, a variation of the Whiskey Sour that features rye whiskey and lemon juice. The Ward 8 enhances the original recipe by adding orange juice and grenadine, resulting in a complexity and balance that...
Absinthe/Anise/Anisette / Bitters / Bourbon / Cognac / Brandy / Daily Mix / Maraschino / Throwback Thursday
by Keet · Published February 13, 2026 · Last modified February 15, 2026
The MORNING GLORY is a delicious 1906 bourbon/brandy cocktail from Louis’ Mixed Drinks. The dominant flavors come from bourbon and brandy (or cognac), complemented by maraschino liqueur and bitters. Absinthe adds a final touch, providing a prominent aroma as the...
Cognac / Brandy / Daily Mix / Lillet / Rum
by Keet · Published February 10, 2026 · Last modified February 15, 2026
The CULROSS (“cool-ROSS”) is a medium-sweet rum-based cocktail that suits any season. This blend of white rum, Lillet Blanc, apricot brandy and lemon juice dates back to the 1930s Savoy Cocktail Book by Harry Craddock. It’s well balanced and easily...
Cognac / Brandy / Cointreau (orange liqueur) / Daily Mix / Gin
by Keet · Published February 6, 2026 · Last modified February 4, 2026
The LOUD SPEAKER is another cocktail from Harry Craddock’s 1930 The Savoy Cocktail Book. The original version offers an easier serve for bartenders, featuring equal parts gin and brandy, along with equal but lesser amounts of Cointreau and lemon juice....
Absinthe/Anise/Anisette / Cointreau (orange liqueur) / Daily Mix / Gin / Lillet / Throwback Thursday
by Keet · Published February 3, 2026 · Last modified February 2, 2026
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 with Absinthe. It’s a deliciously tart and refreshing “pick-me-up” that is more potent than it tastes. Although...
Cognac / Brandy / Daily Mix / Gin / Throwback Thursday / Vermouth (sweet & dry)
by Keet · Published January 30, 2026 · Last modified January 28, 2026
From Harry Craddock and the Savoy Cocktail Book of 1930 comes the gin-based WEBSTER. This cocktail is balanced, dry, slightly tart from the lime juice and has apricot notes from the apricot brandy. Depending on personal preference and the brand...
Cranberry Juice / Daily Mix / Whiskey (blended)
by Keet · Published January 27, 2026 · Last modified January 26, 2026
Created shortly after its 1939 release, the SCARLETT O’HARA cocktail is named after the heroine in Gone With the Wind. It combines the whiskey-based fruit and spice flavors of Southern Comfort with cranberry juice and lime juice. Although it has...
Bourbon / Cognac / Brandy / Daily Mix / Rum / Whiskey (blended)
by Keet · Published January 23, 2026
What’s more appropriate on a cold winter night or as a cold remedy to soothe throat irritation than a HOT TODDY? Made with whiskey, lemon juice, hot water, honey and sometimes cinnamon, it’s a relaxing comfort cocktail before bedtime with...
Absinthe/Anise/Anisette / Daily Mix / Gin / Lillet / St-Germain (elderflower)
by Keet · Published January 20, 2026 · Last modified January 22, 2026
The NECROMANCER is a tangy, absinthe-influenced cocktail with a touch of magic from elderflower liqueur, Lillet blanc and lemon juice. A dash of gin balances the flavors, leaving hints of citrus, herbs and honey. It’s a variation of the Corpse...
Daily Mix / Gin / Martini Monday / Pineapple Juice / Vodka
by Keet · Published January 16, 2026 · Last modified January 15, 2026
The FRENCH MARTINI is a mild, pineapple-flavored cocktail born out of the 1980s. Mix vodka with raspberry liqueur and pineapple juice to create a frothy brunch drink or a light and fruity evening cocktail. Dry gin can be substituted for...
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