The CLASSIC DAIQUIRI is simple and deliciously balanced when high quality ingredients are used (not to be confused with the fruity frozen drink served poolside on vacations). The Classic Daiquiri recipe calls for a mix of white (light) rum and...
Bitters / Bourbon / Daily Mix / Throwback Thursday / Vermouth (sweet & dry) / Whiskey (blended)
by Keet · Published June 23, 2025
Like the martini, the MANHATTAN can be custom-mixed by preference or mood. Those who are opposed to the sweeter version can choose a rye whiskey or dry vermouth. The classic version allows your choice of bourbon, rye or Canadian whiskey...
Daily Mix / Ginger Beer / Shots on Saturday / Vodka
by Keet · Published May 23, 2025 · Last modified May 22, 2025
GINGER-INFUSED VODKA is a treat, especially when one is in the mood for an icy vodka straight up or on the rocks. It’s a spicy-strong vodka alternative. Prepare it a few days in advance with a lemon peel, refrigerate, and...
Cafe Royal’s TEQUILA MATADOR is the original recipe combining equal parts tequila, dry vermouth and orange curacao. It’s more like a martini-style Tequini than a tropical pineapple version published in Trader Vic’s Bartender’s Guide, 1972. This “perfect” version is spirit-weighted...
The SALTY BIRD is a nice transition drink into warmer weather. It’s a tropical-style drink that uses black rum, or preferably a black-strap rum, which has more of a smokey overtone than the white rum drinks. A pinch of salt...
The HAIRY FUZZY NAVEL goes down very nicely despite a questionable name. It’s a step between the simpler vodka Screwdriver associated with brunch and the stronger aromatic Himalayan Mist associated with Indian food. The preferred recipe below is proportioned to...
The PINK PEPPERCORN BOTANICAL GIMLET is a fancy name for a limey gin gimlet with pink peppercorn accents. It’s surprisingly refreshing, tasty, and great for a spring or summertime drink. It takes just ten minutes to mix and pour. The...
The MINT JULEP is best known as the featured beverage at the Kentucky Derby which runs this Saturday, May 3rd. There are strong opinions of the correct way to mix a Mint Julep, especially in the U.S. south. The Keet’s...
Daily Mix / Gin / Maraschino / Throwback Thursday
by Keet · Published April 25, 2025 · Last modified April 26, 2025
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 in 2023 at 74. It’s enjoyed for its balance of sweet, sour and herbal flavors. The...
Daily Mix / Scotch / Throwback Thursday / Vermouth (sweet & dry)
by Keet · Published April 15, 2025 · Last modified April 23, 2025
The ROB ROY is the scotch version of the rye or bourbon Manhattan. It’s a classic that has survived the test of time and is a regular bar order for many. It’s easy to prepare at home. It requires either...
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