Category: Spirits

Cointreau (orange liqueur) / Daily Mix / Martini Monday / Schnapps / Vodka

Sour Apple Martini (Appletini)

The SOUR APPLE MARTINI, a.k.a. APPLETINI, originally started with just Ketel One vodka, DeKuyper Sour Apple Schnapps and sour mix. Its popularity quickly grew in the ’90’s because its alcohol content was hidden by the sweet/tart apple flavor., i.e., it...

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...

Daily Mix / Schnapps / Tequila / Mezcal

High Voltage

The HIGH VOLTAGE is a simple peach-flavored tequila cocktail, easily prepared in five minutes. It’s smooth and has a bit of everything going for it. Requirements: tequila (silver preferred), peach schnapps, lime juice, peeled peach slice or lime wheel for...

Bourbon / Cranberry Juice / Daily Mix

Rhett Butler

The RHETT BUTLER is a a delicious bourbon-cranberry juice cocktail for the home bartender to consider. The combination cranberry, lime and bourbon go together smoothly with a touch of simple syrup. It’s simple to make, requiring common ingredients often already...