Blinker
The BLINKER is one of a few cocktails that uses grapefruit juice. It’s a medium-strength alternative to a Boulevardier — similar, but without the Campari used in a Boulevardier. It’s simple to make, easy to remember, and a delightful way...
Bitters / Daily Mix / Grapefruit Juice / Grenadine / Whiskey (blended)
by Keet · Published April 14, 2026 · Last modified April 17, 2026
The BLINKER is one of a few cocktails that uses grapefruit juice. It’s a medium-strength alternative to a Boulevardier — similar, but without the Campari used in a Boulevardier. It’s simple to make, easy to remember, and a delightful way...
Developed in McKeesport just southeast of Pittsburgh, the FUSSFUNGLE sweetens a rye Old-Fashioned with a special recipe of burnt brown sugar and molasses. The sweetening mixture makes for a delicious whiskey treat and should be prepared in advance. If you’re...
Daily Mix / Grapefruit Juice / Scotch / St-Germain (elderflower) / Whiskey (blended)
by Keet · Published July 31, 2021 · Last modified May 27, 2022
The COOPER is a combo of Irish whiskey, St-Germain elderflower liqueur and a hint of Laphroaig scotch. It’s a “tasty and tough” cocktail pour from the ingenious folks at one of Pittsburgh’s popular Strip District restaurants, Bar Marco. Recipe is...
The OLD FASHIONED is still a favorite 200 years after being introduced. It’s one of the simplest to make, but might have been the first step into the world of mixed drinks. It props up your favorite whiskey-rocks drink with...
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