Aviation

Ingredients

2 oz.	Gin
.5	Maraschino Liqueur
.5	Crème de Violette
.75 oz.	Lemon Juice
Garnish	Brandied Cherry

Directions

Combine the Ingredients in a Cocktail Shaker with Ice
Shake for 15 seconds
Double Strain into a Cocktail Glass
Garnish with a Brandied Cherry

The Aviation was created in the early 1900’s. It was forgotten about for a long time because Crème de Violette became almost impossible to find. In 2007, this drink made a comeback after Austria began exporting Crème de Violette to the United States. This an Official IBA Cocktail.

April 5, 2023 0

Star Boy

Ingredients

1.5 oz.	Vodka
.75 oz.	Elderflower Liqueur
.5 oz.	Lemon Juice
.5 oz.	Simple Syrup
4	Starfruit Slices
2	Sage Leaves

Directions

Combine the Alcohol, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Sage and 3 Starfruit Slices in a Cocktail Shaker with Ice
Shake for 15 seconds
Double Strain into a Cocktail Glass or Coupe
Garnish with a Starfruit Slice

I had a Starfruit and wanted to make a cocktail with it. As you could probably guess, there are not many out there. I did come across this one by Laura Lee on her website. It turned out to taste pretty good, so I’m posting it here. She named it after The Weeknd (Ft. Daft Punk) song “Starboy.”

March 23, 2023 0

London Calling

Ingredients

2 oz.	Gin
.75 oz.	Sherry
.5 oz.	Lemon Juice
.25 oz.	Simple Syrup
2 Dashes	Orange Bitters
Garnish	Grapefruit Peel

Directions

Combine the Ingredients in a Cocktail Shaker with Ice
Shake for 15 Seconds
Double Strain into a Cocktail Glass or Coupe
Garnish with a Grapefruit Peel

The London Calling is a cocktail invented in 2002 by Chris Jepson at the Milk & Honey in London, England. The name is perhaps a reference to The Clash song of the same name.

March 16, 2023 0

Canchànchara

Ingredients

1.5 oz.	White Rum
1 oz.	Lime Juice
.5 oz.	Honey Syrup
1 Splash	Soda Water
Garnish	Lime Wedge

Directions

Combine the Rum, Lime Juice and Honey in a Cocktail Shaker with Ice
Shake for 15 Seconds
Double Strain into Rocks Glass over Ice
Top with Soda Water
Garnish with a Lime Wedge

The Canchànchara is an old Cuban cocktail that is somewhat similar to the Margarita or Daiquiri. This is an Official IBA Cocktail.

February 27, 2023 0

Illegal

Ingredients

1 oz.	Mezcal
.5 oz.	Overproof White Rum
1 Barspoon	Maraschino Liqueur
.5 oz.	Falernum
.5 oz.	Simple Syrup
.75 oz.	Lime Juice
2 Drops	Egg White

Directions

Combine the Ingredients in a Cocktail Shaker
Dry Shake for 15 Seconds
Add Ice to the Cocktail Shaker
Wet Shake for 15 Seconds
Double Strain into a Cocktail Glass, Coupe or Terra Cotta Mug

The origins of the Illegal are a complete mystery. Nothing about this drink is against the law, but maybe it’s a reference to Prohibition, I don’t know. This is an Official IBA Cocktail.

February 22, 2023 0

Washington Apple

Ingredients

1.25 oz.	Canadian Whiskey
1.25 oz.	Apple Schnapps
1.25 oz.	Cranberry Juice
Garnish	Apple Slice

Directions

Combine the Whiskey, Apple Schnapps and Cranberry Juice in a Cocktail Shaker with Ice
Shake for 15 Seconds
Strain into a Coupe or Cocktail Glass
Garnish with an Apple Slice

The Washington Apple was thought to have been invented in Washington in the 1980’s after a bug ruined much of the states apple orchards. A man named Christof Guycoogan began making Apple Liqueur out of the ruined apples. He then combined it with his favorite Cocktail. Canadian Whiskey with Cranberry Juice. This drink is often made into Shooters.

Washington Apple Shot

Ingredients

.5 oz.	Canadian Whiskey
.5 oz.	Apple Schnapps
.33 oz.	Cranberry Juice
To Top	Soda Water

Directions

Combine the Whiskey, Apple Schnapps and Cranberry Juice in a Cocktail Shaker with Ice
Shake for 15 Seconds
Strain into a Shot Glass
Top with Soda Water

February 19, 2023 0

Porn Star Martini

Ingredients

1.5 oz.	Vanilla Vodka
.5 oz.	Passion Fruit Liqueur
1 oz.	Passionfruit Puree
.5 oz.	Lime Juice
.5 oz.	Vanilla Syrup
1.5 oz.	Chilled Champagne (Sparkling Wine)
Garnish	Passion Fruit Half

Directions

Combine the Vodka, Passion Fruit Liqueur, Passionfruit Puree, Lime Juice and Vanilla Syrup in a Cocktail Shaker with Ice
Shake for 15 Seconds
Double Strain into a Cocktail Glass
Garnish with a Passion Fruit Half
Pour the Champagne in a Shot Glass

The Porn Star Martini was invented by Douglas Ankrah at Townhouse Bar in London, England in 2002. It got it’s name because Douglas was inspired to make this drink by the smell of a strippers perfume. It is served with a shot of Champagne to help cleans the pallet between sips.

February 13, 2023 0

Corpse Reviver No. 2

Ingredients

.75 oz.	London Dry Gin
.75 oz.	Triple Sec
.75 oz.	Lillet Blanc
.75 oz.	Lemon Juice
To Rinse	Absinthe

Directions

Rinse a Cocktail Glass or Coupe with Absinthe then set aside
Combine the ingredients in a Cocktail Shaker with Ice
Shake for 15 Seconds
Double Strain into the Absinthe Rinsed Glass

The Corpse Reviver No. 2 is the sequel drink to the less popular Corpse Reviver No. 1. The two drinks are very different but were invented with the same purpose in mind. They get their names from the idea that they are suppose to be hangover cures. This is an Official IBA Cocktail.

January 27, 2023 0

Penicillin

Ingredients

2 oz.	Blended Scotch
.75 oz.	Lemon Juice
.75 oz.	Honey Ginger Syrup
.25 oz.	Single Malt Scotch
Garnish	Candied Ginger

Directions

Combine the Blended Scotch, Lemon Juice and Syrup in a Cocktail Shaker with Ice
Shake for 15 Seconds
Double Strain into a Rocks Glass over Ice
Float the Single Malt Scotch over the Top
Garnish with a piece of Candied Ginger

The Penicillin is a Ginger riff on the Gold Rush. Like the Gold Rush, it was created in the 2000’s at the Milk & Honey bar in New York City. This is an Official IBA Cocktail.

January 22, 2023 0

Bronx

Ingredients

2 oz.	Gin
.25 oz.	Dry Vermouth
.25 oz.	Sweet Vermouth
1 oz.	Orange Juice
1 Dash	Orange Bitters
Garnish	Cocktail Cherry

Directions

Combine the Ingredients in a Cocktail Shaker with Ice
Shake for 15 Seconds
Strain into a Cocktail Glass or Coupe
Garnish with a Cocktail Cherry

The Bronx is thought to have been invented by Johnny Solon at the Astoria-Waldorf Hotel in New York City. It got its name after Solon visited the Bronx Zoo. The drink is essentially a Perfect Martini, with the addition of Orange Juice.

January 1, 2023 0