Category: Duos

Duos are Cocktails that have a Base Spirit and a Liqueur as a modifier.

Martinez

Martinez

Ingredients

1.5 oz.Gin
1.5 oz.Sweet Vermouth
.25 oz.Maraschino Liqueur
2 DashesAngostura Bitters
GarnishOrange Peel

Directions

  • Combine the Ingredients in a Mixing Glass with Ice
  • Stir for 30 Seconds
  • Strain into a Cocktail Glass or Coupe
  • Garnish with an Orange Peel

The Martinez is a variation of the Manhattan with the substitution of Gin for Whiskey and the addition of Maraschino Liqueur. It’s not entirely clear who invented the drink, but it was invented in the 1800’s and was more than likely named after the city of Martinez, California. This is an Official IBA Cocktail.

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White Russian

White Russian

Ingredients

2 oz.Vodka
1 oz.Coffee Liqueur
1 oz.Cream

Directions

  • Combine the Vodka and Coffee Liqueur in a Rocks Glass over Ice
  • Stir till Combined
  • Top with the Cream

The White Russian was created in the 1960’s, when someone added Cream to a Black Russian. It gets its name from the Cream color and because Vodka is associated with Russia. The drink was heavily featured in the movie “The Big Labowski,” though it was called a “Caucasian” in the film.

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Black Russian

Black Russian

Ingredients

2 oz.Vodka
1 oz.Coffee Liqueur

Directions

  • Combine the Ingredients in a Rocks Glass over Ice
  • Stir till Combined

The Black Russian was created in the 1940’s by Gustave Tops at the Hotel Metropole in Brussels, Belgium. It was supposedly created for American Ambassador Perle Mesta. It gets its name because the drink is a dark color, and Vodka is normally associated with Russia. This is a predecessor to the more famous White Russian. This is an Official IBA Cocktail.

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Espresso Martini

Espresso Martini

Ingredients

1.5 oz.Vodka
.5 oz.Coffee Liqueur
1.5 oz.Chilled Espresso (or Cold Brew)
.25 oz.Simple Syrup (Optional)
GarnishCoffee Beans

Directions

  • Combine the ingredients in a Cocktail Shaker with Ice
  • Shake for 15 Seconds
  • Strain into a Cocktail Glass
  • Garnish with 3 Coffee Beans

The Espresso Martini is a “Martini” in name only. It was invented sometime in the 80’s. Dick Bradsell claims to have invented the drink at Fred’s Club in London, England. He says he made it for a young lady who asked for a cocktail that would “Wake me up, then fuck me up.” This is an Official IBA Cocktail.

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El Presidente

El Presidente

Ingredients

1.5 oz.White Rum
.75 oz.Dry Vermouth
.25 oz.Orange Curaçao
2 DashesGrenadine

Directions

  • Combine the Ingredients in a Mixing Glass with Ice
  • Stir for 30 seconds
  • Strain into a Cocktail Glass

The El Presidente is a Cuban cocktail from the early 1900’s. It is thought to have been named after Cuban President Mario García Menocal.

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Revolver

Revolver

Ingredients

2 oz.Bourbon (or Rye)
.5 oz.Coffee Liqueur
2 DashesOrange Bitters
GarnishOrange Peel

Directions

  • Combine the Ingredients in a Mixing Glass with Ice
  • Stir for 30 seconds
  • Strain into a Cocktail Glass
  • Flame the Orange Peel over the top
  • Garnish with the Flamed Orange Peel

The Revolver is a Coffee Liqueur riff on the Manhattan. It was created by Jon Santer at Bruno’s, a bar in San Francisco, California. The original was made with Rye Whiskey, but since its creation, Bourbon has become more commonly used.

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