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From Harry MacElhone’s 1927 book, Barflies and Cocktails, comes this smooth landing of a cocktail, nothing like the disaster-invoking name implies. The blend of cognac, Grand Marnier, and dry vermouth produces a slightly sweet, slightly herbaceous drink that simply satisfies without the need for exotic ingredients. The 1:1:1 ratio – like the Negroni – makes it easy to remember if you happen to be out and about when you want to enjoy this tipple, especially if the bartender doesn’t know how to make it. According to MacElhone, this cocktail was the drink of choice for Col. C.W. “Chuck” Kerwood during his visits to MacElhone’s Harry’s New York Bar. Kerwood, a Lafayette Escadrille member and…
Greetings from the Seattle Snowpacalypse 2019! For everyone stuck inside, with or without power, just remember we got this. So to help you make it through this weather challenge, here is a new cocktail post to try once you can venture out and the stores are restocked. And the best thing, it will remind you of the sun of summer and warm weather. Of course, this recipe is seasonal – it depends on blood oranges – which in a way makes it perfect for winter, it will brighten any mood with the thoughts and taste of summer. I based this recipe on the version published on Liquor.com. My tweaks are based on 2 factors – the first being an upgrade to using Grand Imperial instead of Triple…
How about another aged rum cocktail? I think last week’s Rum Manhattan was a success so let’s see if I can surpass that beauty with this variation on Shannon Tebay Sidle’s High Horse. This colonial-era inspired tipple pairs aged rum with cherry liquor, kirsh brandy, and sweet vermouth. For my twist, I swapped out the kirsh brandy with Grand Imperial, the orange infused cognac similar to Grand Marnier. The result is delightful – and an easy sipper perfect for these spring evenings. Give this unique rum cocktail a try and I think you will find a new and deeper appreciation for this historic spirit. Save Print Rocking Horse Prep time: 5 mins Total time: 5 mins Serves: 1…
Let’s celebrate tonight’s happy hour with a century old cocktail that seems like a riff on the venerable Manhattan, but truly stands on its own. This combination of rye whiskey and sherry with a splash of orange/cognac liqueur creates a uniquely complex set of flavors. Depending on the type of sherry used, this cocktail could range from a slightly biting dry to a silky smoky sweetness. Unfortunately, all I had on hand was a cream sherry – a notoriously sweet sherry – and the resulting drink was indeed sugar forward but nonetheless enjoyable. Since I like Manhattans, there was more than a strong chance I would like this drink. And I do (even with the cream sherry!)… so now to collect a…
Just in time for Halloween partying is this spookily named cocktail, the Cadáver Reviver. While it is not scary in appearance (i.e. this cocktail does not contain ingredients simulating blood or other ghoulish additives), it is based on tequila which is dangerous enough by itself! I like the wonderfully complex yet fresh taste of this cocktail; to me it is a very interesting twist on a margarita. It is an easy sipper that will either keep you dancing at the party or will get you to relax into a semi-catatonic state. So which do you decide to be – the Thriller or a Zombie? Either way, this cocktail satisfies! Save Print Cadáver Reviver Prep time: 5 mins Total time: 5 mins Serves…
Tonight’s cocktail showcases a new ingredient, amaro, and a few old favorites. I found this recipe on the Washington Post courtesy of the now closed Poste Moderne Brasserie and I have to admit I was extremely intrigued by the combination of ingredients. This recipe is my take on the original. The original recipe included brewed coffee that I substituted for Galliano Ristretto while playing with the proportions. I think I have a solid drink here – slightly bitter yet slightly sweet with a wonderful slight syrupy mouth feel. Maybe it should have been named ‘Unrequited Love’ with a description like that! Anyway, here is to your first Friday of October and let’s slide into the beginning of the holiday season with a…
There are several recipes for this cocktail floating around the web, basically divided into two styles – include orange liqueur or not. The real keys to this negroni-like cocktail are in the style of gin used. This cocktail calls for Old Tom gin – a slightly sweeter variation. I find the difference between Old Tom and Dry gin as being more floral and subtly herbaceous compared to the juniper forward dry gins that have staunch herbal notes to hold up to the ‘pine’ flavor of juniper. Based on that description of Old Tom gin, I tested this cocktail first with Citadelle gin and I really liked it. So I sought out a true Old Tom gin and tested it again. The results: wonderful, simply wonderful…
I did a quick check and guess what? I have not posted a classic margarita recipe yet. Well, it is high time to correct that oversight! I am not talking your cheap tequila and bottled margarita mix with ice into a blender kind of margarita, but the robust and intensely flavorful Classic Margarita. I found the ratio for the ingredients on the Serious Eats website, but I definitely tweaked it… and here is why. I believe using straight lime juice is fine, if you want to taste the standard tequila shot in your drink. I want more… so I added a portion of lemon juice. Also, I do not use simple syrup in this cocktail if it needs sweetness (which really depends on the Triple Sec…
The Revolver Tonight’s first cocktail, The Revolver, is a treat… bourbon, coffee liqueur, orange bitters and orange twist. Simple yet refined, this cocktail is an impressive twist on the basic Manhattan recipe. It relies on a spicy ‘rye forward’ bourbon to maximize flavor. The coffee liqueur substitutes for the sweet vermouth and can be any variant available to suit your tastes – Kahlua, Tia Maria, Galliano Ristretto, etc. Tonight I chose Galliano Ristretto, but have used Kahlua as well, which will subtly change the end result. I think this cocktail is a great way to reboot your love of Manhattans… try one and let me know if you agree! Save Print The Revolver Author: Jon Santer Prep time: 5 mins…
Tonight’s cocktail is another tequila based tipple – the Tequila Old Fashioned. Simple to make and easy to drink, this cocktail is muddled orange slices, agave nectar, Grand imperial, and tequila – preferably a reposado or anejo tequila for maximum flavor. The reposado and anejo tequilas will most closely match up with the whiskey in an original Old Fashioned, so you will be rewarded by using a good tequila (my favorite – Herradura Anejo). This cocktail can be made with any oranges, but think of the stunning color and flavor a blood orange would bring to this drink. I had Cara Cara oranges, so I used one of them – the flavor was wonderful. So let’s enjoy our favorite south of the border liquor…