Cocktail Crafting for Casuals
| 2 oz. | Rye Whiskey |
| 1 oz. | Sweet Vermouth |
| 2 Dashes | Angostura Bitters |
| Garnish | Brandied Cherry |
The Manhattan was invented at the Manhattan Club in New York City around 1880. It has since become one of the most famous Cocktails. It is kind of like the Whiskey version of the Martini. This is an Official IBA Cocktail.
| 2 oz. | Bourbon (or Rye) |
| 1 | Sugar Cube (or Teaspoon of Sugar) |
| 3 Dashes | Angostura Bitters |
| 1 Teaspoon | Water |
| Garnish | Orange Peel |
The Old Fashioned was among the first cocktails. It is thought that the term “cocktail” was actually first used in 1806 in reference to this drink. Despite this, the drink didn’t get its name until the 1880’s because this was an old way of making cocktails. This is an Official IBA Cocktail.
| 2.5 oz. | London Dry Gin |
| .5 oz. | Dry Vermouth |
| 2 Dashes | Orange Bitters (Optional) |
| Garnish | Lemon Twist (or Olives) |
The Classic Martini, or Dry Martini, is where it all started for martini’s. The Wet Martini is they same drink, but with different ratios of Dry Vermouth and Gin. Nobody knows when or where the first Martini was made, but it was probably sometime in the 1800’s. It inspired many riffs and spin-offs including the Vodka Martini, Perfect Martini, Dirty Martini and Vesper. This is an Official IBA Cocktail.
| 1.5 oz. | London Dry Gin |
| 1.5 oz. | Dry Vermouth |
| 2 Dashes | Orange Bitters (Optional) |
| Garnish | Lemon Twist (or Olives) |
Burning Witch Cocktails 