Mint Julep
The MINT JULEP is best known as the featured beverage at the Kentucky Derby, which runs this Saturday, May 2nd. There are strong opinions about the correct way to mix a Mint Julep, especially in the U.S. South. The Keet’s...
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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...
Blinker
The BLINKER is one of a few cocktails that uses grapefruit juice. It’s a medium-strength alternative to a Boulevardier — similar, but without the Campari used in a Boulevardier. It’s simple to make, easy to remember, and a delightful way...
Gibson
The GIBSON is a classic martini, typically made with gin and garnished with a pickled cocktail onion instead of an olive or lemon twist. It’s an unusual gin martini because it doesn’t use bitters like others do. The cocktail onion...
Saint Patrick’s Day Cocktails
Here are a few Irish Whiskey cocktails to help celebrate SAINT PATRICK’S DAY. Though a pint of Guinness is almost a requirement, it can be replaced by the following cocktail mixes … then of course chased by a pint of...
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...
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...
Scarlett O’Hara
Created shortly after its 1939 release, the SCARLETT O’HARA cocktail is named after the heroine in Gone With the Wind. It combines the whiskey-based fruit and spice flavors of Southern Comfort with cranberry juice and lime juice. Although it has...
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...
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