Tagged: cocktails

Alien Brain Hemorrhage Shot

A fun desert alternative is the ALIEN BRAIN HEMORRHAGE SHOT. Besides its sweet liqueur-based mix, the composition is layered in a way that is best described by its name. Peach Schnapps and Blue Curacao give it a nice fruity base....

Suffering Bastard

A SUFFERING BASTARD blends gin and bourbon equally into ginger beer. This Mule cocktail “suffers” the consequences of not being a pure-breed like the Moscow Mule (vodka) or Dark ‘n Stormy (rum) — suffering only in that it is less...

French Connection

The FRENCH CONNECTION is an easy two-ingredient pour with no bar tools necessary. It’s similar to The Godfather cocktail, but mixes cognac with Italian amaretto instead of whiskey. The bright fruity notes of cognac combine nicely with the almond and...

Bensonhurst

If you’re in the mood for a Manhattan, but would like a tasty variation, the BENSONHURST is a must. Replace the sweet vermouth of a Manhattan with dry vermouth. Then add splashes of maraschino liqueur and the Italian aperitif, Cynar,...

Casino

The CASINO is a classy gin-based cocktail adding touches of Maraschino liqueur, lemon juice and orange bitters. It’s one of the few gin cocktails that recommends a sweeter gin like Old Tom versus a London dry gin. Requirements: gin (Old...

Frenchie

The FRENCHIE is a wonderful three-ingredient cocktail for fans of grapefruit juice. A classic London dry gin is a good match with the grapefruit juice and elderflower liqueur. It’s an easy party cocktail to prepare, or probably even better for...

What’s Up Doc

WHAT’S UP DOC is a carrot-juice cocktail which incorporates the ginger flavor of a Moscow Mule. There are bourbon, tequila and gin versions of this cocktail, but the vodka version is more refreshing and lighter. The carrot and ginger-beer balance...

Gin Daisy

The GIN DAISY has two versions — an old-school and new-school. I favor the old-school recipe which sweetens lemon juice with orange liqueur. It maintains the classic lemony “Sour.” It’s refreshing, and is a great precursor to dinner. This simple...