Category: Throwback Thursday

Daily Mix / Gin / Maraschino / Throwback Thursday

Last Word

The LAST WORD is a classic pre-Prohibition cocktail that was re-popularized 20 years ago by Murray Stenson. a famous Seattle mixologist who passed away a few weeks ago at 74. It’s enjoyed for its balance of sweet, sour and herbal...

Bitters / Cognac / Brandy / Curacao / Daily Mix / Scotch / Throwback Thursday

Scotch Cobbler

The SCOTCH COBBLER gets high marks for its taste, strength and simplicity. Scotch whisky combines with dashes of orange curacao, brandy and simple syrup directly into the drinking glass. A quick stir and you’re ready for an elevated Scotch experience...

Bourbon / Daily Mix / Throwback Thursday / Whiskey (blended)

Whiskey Smash

The WHISKEY SMASH is very similar to a Mint Julep, but combines with lemon juice to produce a tasty, minty Whiskey Sour. The “smash” likely refers to the muddling of lemon wedges and mint before adding bourbon (rye or Canadian...

Bitters / Daily Mix / Gin / Maraschino / Throwback Thursday

Casino

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. Add ingredients to...

Bitters / Cognac / Brandy / Daily Mix / Grenadine / Throwback Thursday

Jack Rose

The JACK ROSE is a lost classic from the 1910’s that for no particular reason was pushed aside by time. But the smooth blend of applejack, lemon juice and grenadine earns it a place in the cocktail rotation. And with...

Cointreau (orange liqueur) / Daily Mix / Gin / Lillet / Pernod / Throwback Thursday

Corpse Reviver No. 2

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 in Absinthe. It’s a delicious tart and refreshing “pick-me-up” that is more potent than it tastes. Although...

Bitters / Daily Mix / Scotch / Throwback Thursday / Vermouth (sweet & dry)

Highlander

The HIGHLANDER is a flavorful whisky cocktail akin to the Rob Roy. It has many variations. My preferred recipe is adapted from the Campbell bar, NYC. It’s by far the easiest to make and simply shifts a Rob Roy from...