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Tonight’s cocktail is an interesting one, but one I think you will like it once you try it. Of course, I have tweaked the standard recipe, but you should expect that by now! Simple and elegant, I find this a beautifully relaxing drink. Without further ado, let’s get to it… Save Print Bourbon Satin Prep time: 5 mins Total time: 5 mins Serves: 1 Ingredients 3 parts bourbon 1 part coffee liqueur (I used Kahlua) 1 part white creme de cacao 2 parts heavy cream (or half and half) Instructions Chill a martini glass. Add cracked ice cubes to your shaker. Add all ingredients and shake well to cool and incorporate. Strain into chilled martini glass and enjoy! 3…
Happy first Friday of December! We have all woken up from our Thanksgiving food comas and are ready to celebrate the holidays with verve. I am sure most of you are busy with holiday parties and gatherings throughout this month, but let’s not forget sometimes we need to treat ourselves. This cocktail is one I consider a simple treat I particularly enjoy when I want to relax at home with some jazz and a cigar. Once again, I have twisted the general recipe… and I hope you all enjoy it any way you find pleasurable! Save Print Rob Roy Prep time: 5 mins Total time: 5 mins Serves: 1 Ingredients 1 part blended scotch 1 part single malt scotch 1 part…
Late November… and typically most nights are dark and stormy (especially last night!). The weather last night inspired me to share this typical summer drink with you as the Friday cocktail recipe. Surprisingly, since it is chock full of warmth inducing ginger, it is a great late fall cocktail as well. So let it be blustery and wet outside, we’ll enjoy our dark and stormy in the comfort of our abode! Save Print Dark and Stormy Serves: 1 Ingredients 2 parts dark rum (I prefer Blackwell or Seale’s) juice from ½ lime 6 oz ginger beer (I prefer Reed’s Extra Ginger Brew) Instructions Fill a tall glass ½ full of ice cubes. Add the rum. Squeeze the ½ lime into the…
I bet everyone thought I forgot about the Friday cocktail post, right? Well, I did not – I would never do that to you, would I? (wink wink) Tonight, I am enjoying a light and bright Aperol Spritz. This cocktail is well suited to warm summer days as well as cool fall evenings. Aperol is a nearly century old Italian aperitivo liqueur based on an infusion of selected roots and herbs. The flavor is robust and unique – slightly sweet citrus with a minor bitter note. My take on this drink is easily prepared with readily available ingredients – additional citrus flavor in the form of Grand Imperial with an orange twist and a dry Italian prosecco with a splash of soda in addition to the Aperol. Simply…
Here we are, Friday again, and I have another cocktail recipe to share. This cocktail is a wonderful holiday party drink that differs from the typical bar served ‘Champagne cocktail’. Try this one and I think you will agree this drink is far superior to the standard one you have been served in the past! Just remember, never shake a cocktail with champagne in it! Save Print Classic Champagne Cocktail Ingredients 1 sugar cube 15 drops of Angostura bitters 1 oz brandy or cognac champagne orange peel cherries Instructions Chill a martini or coupe (preferred) glass by filling with ice and letting it stand for a few minutes. Empty the ice from the glass. Add the sugar cube and drop the bitters onto the cube…
Another Friday, another cocktail recipe as promised! Tonight, it is the follow-up I mentioned last week – The Godfather, Part 2. Simply a twist on the classic Godfather cocktail of scotch and amaretto, this one substitutes the amaretto with… Tuaca! Yes, that delicious vanilla citrus liqueur adds a wonderful flavor to the scotch. I add a drop or two of angostura bitters to enhance the overall experience, but it is purely optional. Save Print The Godfather, Part 2 Serves: 1 Ingredients 2 parts scotch 1 part Tuaca 1 – 2 drops Angostura Bitters (optional) Instructions Add the scotch and Tuaca into a highball glass. Add the bitters (optional) and stir to combine. Add ice and serve. 3.5.3217 Yes, the Tuaca bottle is frosty…
It’s Friday and I thought it would be nice to shake things up a little with another cocktail recipe. This time I’m sharing a simple cocktail that is quite flavorful that I think doesn’t get much appreciation. So let’s stir up a little fun and enjoy a Godfather… maybe while watching ‘The Godfather’! Save Print The Godfather, Part 1 Ingredients 2 parts scotch 1 part amaretto Smoked cherry (optional) Instructions Add the scotch and amaretto to a highball glass. Stir to combine. Add ice (and cherry, if desired) and serve. 3.5.3217 I used a blended scotch (Monkey Shoulder to be exact) and have tried the IBA recipe of 1 part a piece for the…
Earlier this year, I was perusing a book on old style cocktails from very high end establishments around the world. I came across this smoked old fashioned and decided to try it. With a few adjustments, I found something that has never failed to impress and delight friends and acquaintances. Now, I want to share it with you so you can share it with your friends! Save Print Smoked Old Fashioned Prep time: 5 mins Total time: 5 mins Serves: 1 Earlier this year, I was perusing a book on old style cocktails from very high end establishments around the world. I came across this smoked old fashioned and decided to try it. With a few adjustments, I found something that has never failed…