Tagged: maraschino

Aperol/Campari/Cynar / Daily Mix / Maraschino / Tequila / Mezcal

Division Bell

The initial flavors detected in the DIVISION BELL are its bright agave notes from mezcal tequila and the citrusy bitterness of Aperol. The smokiness from the mezcal follows, accompanied by a zesty lime flavor. A dash of maraschino liqueur adds...

Daily Mix / Gin / Maraschino / Throwback Thursday

Last Word

The LAST WORD is a classic pre-Prohibition cocktail that was re-popularized 20 years ago by Murray Stenson. a famous Seattle mixologist who passed away in 2023 at 74. It’s enjoyed for its balance of sweet, sour and herbal flavors. The...

Absinthe/Anise/Anisette / Bitters / Bourbon / Cognac / Brandy / Daily Mix / Maraschino / Throwback Thursday

Morning Glory

The MORNING GLORY mix of choice is a delicious 1906 bourbon/brandy cocktail from Louis’ Mixed Drinks. The dominant flavors are from bourbon and brandy (or cognac), with balancing from maraschino liqueur and bitters. Absinthe is called for, but only as...

Daily Mix / Ginger Beer / Grenadine / Maraschino / Mocktails

Shirley Temple

The classic non-alcohol cocktail, SHIRLEY TEMPLE, combines ginger ale or seven-up with grenadine, lime juice and maraschino cherries. The beauty of this drink is not only that it’s a fixture at every bar, but that there is room for substitution...

Cognac / Brandy / Daily Mix / Gin / Grenadine / Throwback Thursday

Pink Lady

There’s nothing really gender-specific about the PINK LADY. It’s pretty and pink, yes, and similar to a Clover Club. But, it’s stronger with its combination London dry gin and applejack brandy. Pomegranate-based grenadine is used to offset the tartness of...

Bitters / Daily Mix / Gin / Maraschino

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...

Cointreau (orange liqueur) / Daily Mix / Maraschino / Rum

Casablanca

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...

Daily Mix / Grapefruit Juice / Maraschino / Rum

Hemingway Daiquiri

The HEMINGWAY DAIQUIRI is known for reducing sweetness of the rum by adding the more bitter-tart element of grapefruit juice, cutting out all sugar or simple syrup additives, adding maraschino liqueur and doubling the rum. Bartenders have since added more...

Bitters / Daily Mix / Gin / Maraschino / Throwback Thursday

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. Add ingredients to...

Cointreau (orange liqueur) / Daily Mix / Maraschino / Pernod / Whiskey (blended)

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 complicates things in a delicious whiskey base that will keep you interested with each sip. The...