February 2014 archive

B Movie, Oscars cocktail

Leading up to Sunday’s Oscars awards, it’s time to celebrate those films completely undeserving of recognition but belonging to a classic cinematic class: The B Movie. The star of this drink is a rosé flavored vermouth; gin and cream de banana (What?) are cast in supporting roles. B Movie 2 ounces Lillet Rose 1/2 ounce […]

 

Moonlight, applejack cocktail

For Super Bowl Sunday we fashioned a punch called Touchdown using bourbon and New Jersey-made Laird’s Applejack. The light Applejack spirit made it a popular cocktail and we’ve decided to feature it again in this version of a sour. Moonlight 2 ounces applejack 2 ounces lemon juice 1 teaspoon simple syrup Put all the ingredients […]

 

Mojito, classic Cuban cocktail

This Cuban classic, which saw its first revival during Prohibition, has come racing back to popularity in the last decade. Mojitos are easy drinks to assemble, but attention should be paid to balancing the sweet syrup and tangy lime to let the mint shine through. Mojito 2 ounces white rum 1 teaspoon simple syrup 1 […]

 

Frisco Sour, shaken cocktail

If you live in San Francisco, Frisco is a town in Texas or Colorado. San Franciscans often refer to their hometown as “The City” because, as only they seem to know, there is no other. But they still might like this dressed up version of a whiskey sour, posted this week in honor of Oscar-nominated […]

 

Century, our 100th cocktail

We ring our own celebratory bell with this cocktail. It’s the 100th posting and selecting the base spirit is an easy call: tequila, distilled from the century plant, the agave cactus. Like many celebration offerings the shopping list and preparation steps are longer than usual but, we believe, the end result is worth the effort. […]

 

Monkey C, brunch cocktail

Creme de banana liqueur has a yellow color that makes you shudder, but used moderately, with citrus and sparkling wine, it provides an extremely pleasant fruit note to this new addition on the Sunday brunch drink list. Cara cara oranges have a deeper color and stronger flavor than plain navel oranges. Monkey C 1 1/2 […]

 

Amaretto Sour, almond-flavored cocktail

Amaretto, a sweet Italian liqueur, is made from flavors extracted from apricot pits or almonds, sometimes both. The lemon gives this a nice balance as a pre-dinner drink. Amaretto Sour 2 ounces amaretto 1 ounce fresh lemon juice Put amaretto and lemon juice in an ice-filled cocktail shaker. Shake vigorously and strain over ice into […]

 

Red Apple Sunset, mocktail

Not drinking alcohol? But want to hold a glass that looks like you are? Here’s a colorful yet simple two-juice mocktail served up in a cocktail glass. All around you they will be asking: “That looks very good. What’s in it?” Just smile back over the rim of the glass. Red Apple Sunset 2 ounces […]

 

Adonis, handsome cocktail

This old combination of sherry and vermouths has slipped off the favorite’s list. It deserves a second look, as would any passing Adonis. This is a low-alcohol aperitif and good accompaniment before or with tapas. Adonis 1 ounce dry sherry 1/2 ounce sweet vermouth 1/2 ounce dry vermouth 2 dashes orange bitters Combine the ingredients […]

 

Sinsonte, Mexican cocktail

The English translation of this cocktail is mockingbird, but it sounds better in Spanish — and may even taste better. The creme de menthe and lime give the tequila a little kick in this Mexican version of a highball. Sinsonte 1 1/2 ounce tequila 1/4 ounce green creme de menthe Half a lime Chilled soda […]

 

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