Pegu Club
The PEGU CLUB elevates the classic gin and lime combo with orange curaçao, orange bitters and Angostura bitters. The resulting mix is a full-flavored drink. While the Pegu Club may not be as famous as the Sazerac or martini, it...
Category: Gin
Yellow Daisy
The YELLOW DAISY is a gin martini with sweetness and herbal support from Grand Marnier and absinthe. The equal parts gin and dry vermouth are balanced for a very smooth drinking experience with just one-half part Grand Marnier and a...
Loud Speaker
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....
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 with Absinthe. It’s a deliciously tart and refreshing “pick-me-up” that is more potent than it tastes. Although...
Webster
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...
Necromancer
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...
French Martini
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...
Thanksgiving Cocktails
Ten cocktails are recommended as excellent choices during Thanksgiving. The most common themes include flavors of maple, apple, or cranberry. Unlike many other cocktail sites, none of the cocktails listed below are overly infused with fruit purees, berries, or excessive...
Little Devil
The LITTLE DEVIL offers a lemony bite, but that’s as devilish as it gets. My preferred recipe below reduces the lemon to allow the flavors of rum, gin, and Cointreau to shine through, creating a more harmonious tasting experience. Requirements:...
Tom Collins
No collection of cocktail recipes is complete without the classic TOM COLLINS. The first Tom Collins recipe dates back to early 1876, making it truly historic—Ulysses S. Grant was President. A tall bar glass inherited the name “Collins Glass.” I...
Recent Comments