Tagged: whisky

Bitters / Bourbon / Daily Mix / Demerara / Throwback Thursday / Whiskey (blended)

Old Fashioned

The OLD FASHIONED remains a favorite 200 years after its introduction. It’s one of the simplest mixed drinks to make, and it may have been the first step into the world of cocktails. It enhances your favorite whiskey-on-the-rocks with bitters,...

Amaretto / Bitters / Daily Mix / Maraschino / Vermouth (sweet & dry) / Whiskey (blended)

Stiletto Manhattan

The STILETTO MANHATTAN adds a small portion of Amaretto to whiskey and dry vermouth, creating a dressed-up and well-balanced alternative Manhattan. The small amount of almond-flavored liqueur is just sweet enough to counter the dry vermouth without overpowering it, resulting...

Aperol/Campari/Cynar / Daily Mix / Maraschino / Vermouth (sweet & dry) / Whiskey (blended)

Bensonhurst

If you’re in the mood for a Manhattan, but would like a tasty variation, the BENSONHURST is a must-try. This cocktail replaces the sweet vermouth of a classic Manhattan with dry vermouth. Splashes of maraschino liqueur and the Italian aperitif,...

Daily Mix / Maraschino / Scotch / Throwback Thursday / Whiskey (blended)

New York Sour

The NEW YORK SOUR is essentially a Whiskey Sour with a dry red-wine floater. It was originally created to mask inferior whiskey during Prohibition and to use up open bottles of speakeasy wines. It has been refined over the years...

Cranberry Juice / Daily Mix / Whiskey (blended)

American Pie Cocktail

From Guy Fieri and the Food Network comes the AMERICAN PIE COCKTAIL. It’s easy to make and combines a surprisingly pleasing blend of cranberry juice, apple liqueur and whiskey. It’s surprising only because the cocktail’s name sounds like it would...

Bitters / Daily Mix / Scotch / Throwback Thursday / Vermouth (sweet & dry)

Highlander

The HIGHLANDER is a flavorful whisky cocktail similar to the Rob Roy, with many variations. My preferred recipe is adapted from the Campbell bar in NYC. It’s the easiest to make, transitioning a Rob Roy from cherry overtones to orange....

Absinthe/Anise/Anisette / Bitters / Daily Mix / Demerara / Whiskey (blended)

Sazerac

When in New Orleans or anytime you’re in the mood for a tasty variation of an Old-Fashioned, have a SAZERAC. You’ll be choosing a rye whiskey and bitters cocktail with absinthe accents. It’s dry and has muscle, spice and depth...