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...
Cointreau (orange liqueur) / Curacao / Daily Mix / Gin / Videos Demos
by Keet · Published March 4, 2025 · Last modified March 7, 2025
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...
The POMEGRANATE MARGARITA adds the sweet-tart flavor of pomegranate juice to the usual suspects of a standard margarita and yields a delicious variation. One can also argue that the anti-oxidants in pomegranate juice is a healthy addition to the margarita....
Aperol/Campari/Cynar / Cointreau (orange liqueur) / Daily Mix / Gin
by Keet · Published February 18, 2025
The JASMINE comes from the family of Campari cocktails, though it has less of the Italian red bitter flavor as a Negroni. Gin and lemon juice dominate the mix, while orange liqueur and Campari assume supporting roles and round out...
Cognac / Brandy / Cointreau (orange liqueur) / Daily Mix / Throwback Thursday
by Keet · Published February 7, 2025
The LOUD SPEAKER is another of the Harry Craddock cocktails published in his 1930 The Savoy Cocktail Book. The original version makes for an easier serve by the bartender, with equal parts gin & brandy, and equal but lesser parts...
When lemon and orange flavoring are mixed with bourbon, good things happen. The CHAPEL HILL is one such drink and is delicious. This citrusy refresher is enjoyed by everyone, even those who ordinarily don’t drink bourbon. It’s a house favorite....
Absinthe/Anise/Anisette / Cognac / Brandy / Cointreau (orange liqueur) / Daily Mix / Vodka
by Keet · Published November 12, 2024 · Last modified November 11, 2024
The INTERNATIONAL successfully combines a mesh of flavors that make this cognac cocktail smooth and special. Anisette is a key agent in the mix, which when downplayed (as in the recipe below) can elevate the others without dominating. The cognac...
Cointreau (orange liqueur) / Daily Mix / Grapefruit Juice / Vermouth (sweet & dry) / Vodka
by Keet · Published July 16, 2024
In a BANKER’S LUNCH, the neutral quality of vodka allows a couple of our favorite breakfast flavors — grapefruit & orange — to combine with dry vermouth in a spirited old-fashioned-style cocktail. Its mix proves the versatility of grapefruit juice...
Cointreau (orange liqueur) / Daily Mix / Rum
by Keet · Published June 25, 2024 · Last modified June 24, 2024
The ACAPULCO is a refreshing light rum-based drink. It’s a cocktail offspring of the Daiquiri and Margarita (less the tequila). It can be mixed with fresh lime juice or with Rose’s bottled lime juice. If you can’t go to a...
Cointreau (orange liqueur) / Daily Mix / Fizzy Friday / Tequila / Mezcal
by Keet · Published May 25, 2024 · Last modified May 24, 2024
For some reason, beer & margarita go together well, side by side. So, it’s no surprise that the LAGERITA combines both into one single drink. It’s delicious and refreshing, and perfect to celebrate during the Memorial Day weekend or to...
Cointreau (orange liqueur) / Daily Mix / Maraschino / Rum
by Keet · Published April 23, 2024 · Last modified April 22, 2024
The CASABLANCA is not a gin drink, as might be expected if referring to Rick’s gin joint in Casablanca. It’s a sweet & sour light rum cocktail with a crisp flavor and icy-white appearance. Its fresh balance is inviting for...
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