Churchill
The scotch-based CHURCHILL was created as a dedication to the man, but not a cocktail he personally drank. With the added flavor of lime juice and orange liqueur, this drink is shaken rather than stirred. The citrus flavors enhance the...
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Upper Cut
The UPPER CUT mixes Cointreau, grapefruit and lemon juice with the Brazilian spirit, cachaca. In this rare cocktail occurrence, Cointreau takes the lead instead of just a supporting role, measuring twice that of cachaca. The cachaca gives a sharp upper-cut...
Irish Margarita
The IRISH MARGARITA uses the same template as a standard tequila margarita but substitutes Irish whiskey for the more common tequila. Most recipes recommend Grand Marnier as the preferred orange liqueur, though Cointreau and Triple Sec are occasionally used. A...
Blarney Stone
If you like the idea of a Manhattan-style Irish whiskey cocktail with a hint of licorice, the BLARNEY STONE will hit the spot. It features a delicious whiskey base that keeps you interested with each sip. The Pernod makes its...
Loud Speaker
The LOUD SPEAKER is another cocktail from Harry Craddock’s 1930 The Savoy Cocktail Book. The original version offers an easier serve for bartenders, featuring equal parts gin and brandy, along with equal but lesser amounts of Cointreau and lemon juice....
Sidecar
The SIDECAR is a sidekick to an old New Orleans drink dating back to the 1850s, the Brandy Crusta. The Sidecar has enjoyed a resurgence in recent years, using a similar base formula of ingredients as the Brandy Crusta but...
Little Devil
The LITTLE DEVIL offers a lemony bite, but that’s as devilish as it gets. My preferred recipe below reduces the lemon to allow the flavors of rum, gin, and Cointreau to shine through, creating a more harmonious tasting experience. Requirements:...
Pomegranate Margarita
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....
Jasmine
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...
Loud Speaker
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...
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