Woodstock
If you have a good bottle of gin, orange bitters, a fresh lemon and maple syrup, the WOODSTOCK cocktail is a delicious sweet & sour option. The ingredients blend so naturally that it’s hard to identify any one part of...
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Bronx cocktail
The BRONX COCKTAIL was invented by a Waldorf Astoria barman after visiting and being inspired by the opening of the Bronx Zoo in 1899, giving the Bronx its own cocktail. It’s a classic gin martini enhanced with a trio of...
Tokyo Tea
Just as the Long Island Iced Tea combines various spirits that mask each other’s flavors, the TOKYO TEA follows a similar template. Remove the cola and add Japan’s signature Midori melon liqueur along with club soda and sweet & sour...
Himalayan Mist
The HIMALAYAN MIST is a blue, peach-flavored vodka cocktail primarily found in restaurants serving Indian cuisine. I recreated this recipe from a local Indian restaurant’s menu, using the same ingredients, but reducing the sweetness (see the video demo below). The...
Platinum Blonde
The PLATINUM BLONDE, grapefruit’s answer to the Cosmo, is a fresh & tasty pre-dinner or summer vodka drink. It wakens the taste buds and has enough interesting layers to appeal to every fan of the vodka cocktail. Since working with...
Mint Julep
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...
Rob Roy
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...
Paloma
The PALOMA is a popular tequila highball cocktail in Mexico. It’s less known outside its borders. Grapefruit soda is added to tequila and lime juice with a pinch of salt to create a delightfully refreshing drink. It’s simple, easy to...
Sakura Martini
Pick a few cherry blossoms off a cherry blossom tree this spring to garnish a SAKURA MARTINI. The Sakura Martini combines Japanese sake with dry gin and in so doing, creates a softer martini than the standard gin & vermouth....
Blue Train
The BLUE TRAIN is a tasty and exotic-looking gin cocktail served martini-style. Its blue color is from the small amount of blue curacao added to a combination of gin, orange liqueur and lemon juice. It’s a quick and simple mix...
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