Apricot Brandy Sour
The citrusy APRICOT BRANDY SOUR is a simple 2-ingredient mix: apricot brandy and sour mix. While you can always buy a sour mix at the grocery store, it will never be as good or fresh as one you prepare yourself....
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Metropolitan
The METROPOLITAN is a semi-sweet brandy cocktail that resembles the Manhattan in both taste and appearance. While it uses brandy instead of whiskey, the Metropolitan also features a higher proportion of sweet vermouth than a Manhattan and includes a dash...
Hemingway Daiquiri
The HEMINGWAY DAIQUIRI is known for its reduced sweetness, achieved by adding the bitter-tart qualities of grapefruit juice, omitting all sugar or simple syrup, incorporating maraschino liqueur and doubling the rum. Bartenders have since balanced Hemingway’s original recipe, often reducing...
Casino
TheCASINO is an elegant gin-based cocktail featuring Maraschino liqueur, lemon juice and orange bitters. It is one of the few gin cocktails that suggests using a sweeter gin like Old Tom versus a London dry gin. Requirements:gin (Old Tom preferred),...
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...
Morning Glory
The MORNING GLORY is a delicious 1906 bourbon/brandy cocktail from Louis’ Mixed Drinks. The dominant flavors come from bourbon and brandy (or cognac), complemented by maraschino liqueur and bitters. Absinthe adds a final touch, providing a prominent aroma as the...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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