The classic version of the LEMON DROP is simply vodka, lemon juice, orange liqueur and simple syrup. There is much room for experimentation with ingredients such as muddled fresh fruit or citron vodka, but the original is delicious, light and...
Cointreau (orange liqueur) / Daily Mix / Fizzy Friday / Gin
by Keet · Published June 5, 2026 · Last modified June 4, 2026
The GIN DAISY has two versions: an old-school and a new-school. I favor the old-school recipe, which sweetens lemon juice with orange liqueur, maintaining the classic lemony “Sour” profile. It’s refreshing, light, balanced, and an excellent precursor to dinner. Requirements:...
The GIN BUCK is simple, refreshing and a wonderfully light cooler during the summer. Your favorite gin is mixed with ginger beer or ginger ale. Ginger beer offers the spicier alternative. Though the recipe below calls for lemon juice and...
Bourbon / Daily Mix / Maraschino / Throwback Thursday / Whiskey (blended)
by Keet · Published March 5, 2024 · Last modified March 4, 2024
The WHISKEY SOUR dates as far back as the presidency of Abraham Lincoln and at the time used egg white for smoothness and texture. Now, the egg white is optional, but it remains a classic Sour — meaning it’s a...
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