Category: Liqueurs & mixers

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Bitters / Daily Mix / Maraschino / Tequila / Mezcal / Vermouth (sweet & dry)

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...

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Daily Mix / Grapefruit Juice / Maraschino / Rum

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...

Aperol/Campari/Cynar / Daily Mix / Maraschino / Vermouth (sweet & dry) / Whiskey (blended)

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,...

Bitters / Daily Mix / Gin / Maraschino

Casino

TheCASINO is an elegant gin-based cocktail featuring Maraschino liqueur, lemon juice and orange bitters. It is one of the few gin cocktails that suggests using a sweeter gin like Old Tom versus a London dry gin. Requirements:gin (Old Tom preferred),...

Aperol/Campari/Cynar / Bitters / Daily Mix / Tequila / Mezcal / Vermouth (sweet & dry)

Rosita

The ROSITA is a delicious tequila-based alternative to the ever-popular margarita, featuring Campari. The Rosita re-balances the Italian bitter Campari by using equal parts sweet and dry vermouth and adds Angostura bitters as an anchor. The bitter-sweetness of Campari, which...

Bitters / Bourbon / Creme de Cacao / Daily Mix / Maraschino / Vermouth (sweet & dry)

Manhattan Sweet w/ Bitter Chocolate

The MANHATTAN SWEET W/ BITTER CHOCOLATE adds a teaspoon of crème de cacao and maraschino liqueur, along with a dash of chocolate bitters, to the classic Manhattan. This addition perfectly complements the bourbon and vermouth with nuanced hints of chocolate...

Daily Mix / Martini Monday / Vermouth (sweet & dry) / Vodka

Dirty Martini

DIRTY MARTINI (vodka) – Olive lovers enjoy adding olive juice or brine into the martini mix, making the vodka “dirty.” If you’re on calorie watch, it adds only about 25 calories more to a dry vodka martini’s 125 calories. The...

Daily Mix / Gin / Maraschino / Shochu & Saki

Sakura Martini

Pick a few cherry blossoms from a cherry blossom tree this spring to garnish a SAKURA MARTINI. The Sakura Martini combines Japanese sake with dry gin, creating a softer martini than the standard gin and vermouth. It was created by...

Cointreau (orange liqueur) / Daily Mix / Scotch / Throwback Thursday / Vermouth (sweet & dry)

Churchill

The scotch-based CHURCHILL was created as a dedication to the man, but not a cocktail he personally drank. With the added flavor of lime juice and orange liqueur, this drink is shaken rather than stirred. The citrus flavors enhance the...