The Bramble is an essential cocktail recipe to learn for Spring, as it’s described as a Spring cocktail. It’s made with dry gin, lemon juice, sugar syrup, creme de mure and crushed ice. It’s got all the makings of a Gin Sour, with a little added blackberry, which is every bit as delicious as that … Read more
If you’re looking for a unique cocktail that will test your skills a bit and help you to grow as a bartender, the Clover Club is the perfect choice. It’s made with gin, lemon juice, raspberry syrup and egg whites. The egg white gives it a nice, foamy head when shaken. (Don’t worry, it doesn’t … Read more
Light, Refreshing, and Extremely Delicious Traditionally speaking, the daiquiri is a cocktail composed primarily of rum, citrus juice, and some type of sweetener. This refreshing cocktail was supposedly invented by Jennings Cox, an American mining engineer who was working in Cuba during the Spanish-American War at the time of the cocktail’s conception. Supposedly, Cox named … Read more
The Dark and Stormy is a unique combination of dark rum and ginger beer, served over ice in a highball glass. It’s the unofficial drink of not only sea-farers everywhere, but Bermuda, too. This is because the drink was invented in Bermuda by sailors, and the rum used to make it was created and manufactured … Read more
Hot buttered rum is a cold-weather favorite made from rum, butter, hot water or cider, sweetener and various spices. (Spices usually include, but are not limited to: cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg.) This cocktail is usually associated with the holiday season. It’s warm, sweet and alcoholic, which provides all of the right kinds of comfort on … Read more
You’ve probably heard of or had Kamikaze shooters, but, before the shooters were invented, there was the Kamikaze cocktail. It’s a classic and sophisticated drink that’s fairly easy to create because it consists of equal parts vodka, Triple Sec and lemon or lime juice. It’s a crisp, citrusy drink that’s reminiscent of the 40’s. It’s … Read more
The Monkey Gland is a drink with a funny name and a great taste. It’s made from a unique combination of gin, grenadine, absinthe and orange juice. It’s a pre-prohibition era drink, which was created in the 1920’s by the owner of Harry’s New York Bar in Paris, Harry MacElhone. They’re great for a party, … Read more
Mudslides are a delicious treat, suitable for any time of year, or day for that matter. The best thing about them is that they’re basically a liquid, drinkable dessert. The Mudslide cocktail is similar to a White Russian, but with Irish cream instead of regular dairy cream. They’re made with equal parts of coffee liqueur, … Read more
The Presbyterian Cocktail is a classic drink that’s traditionally made with Scotch whisky, ginger ale and club soda. Because it’s only comprised of three ingredients, it’s pretty easy to make, but it’s also easy to drink. The ginger ale adds some spice and sweetness, while the club soda adds some sparkle to the drink. It’s … Read more
The Rusty Nail is a classic cocktail made with Drambuie and Scotch, no tetanus shot required. Drambuie is a Scotch-based liqueur, so the Rusty Nail is a fantastic drink choice for anyone who is a fan of Scotch. You sip it slow, just like you sip Scotch. And, you can use your top-shelf Scotch in … Read more
The Sun Rises Over a Perfect Drink If you’ve ever scrolled through photos of cocktails on Instagram, chances are you’re familiar with the sight of a tequila sunrise. When mixed correctly, the drink’s layers create a visually stunning gradient that resembles an early morning sunrise. But did you know that the original tequila sunrise was … Read more
Vodka Cran: Yes I Can! Did you know that the vodka cranberry was originally a clever marketing move from a juice company? In 1945, Ocean Spray created the vodka cranberry recipe (known back then as the “Red Devil” cocktail) for a grower’s marketing campaign. Because the recipe originated in Cape Cod, MA, it began to … Read more