Planter’s Punch

Ingredients

3 oz.	Dark Rum
1 oz.	Simple Syrup
.75 oz.	Lime Juice
3 Dashes	Angostura Bitters
To Top	Soda Water Optional
Garnish	Mint Sprig

Directions

Combine the Ingredients in a Tumbler, Terracotta or Hurricane Glass with Cracked Ice
Stir till Combined
Garnish with a Mint Sprig and Straw

Planter’s Punch is a Cocktail from the late 17th Century. Some hotels in South Carolina claimed to have invented the drink, but it was more than likely created in Jamaica. This is an Official IBA Cocktail.

January 17, 2023 0

Perfect Manhattan

Ingredients

2 oz.	Rye Whiskey
.5 oz.	Sweet Vermouth
.5 oz.	Dry Vermouth
2 Dashes	Angostura Bitters
Garnish	Brandied Cherry

Directions

Combine the Ingredients in a Mixing Glass with Ice
Stir for 30 Seconds
Strain into a Cocktail Glass
Garnish with a Brandied Cherry

The Perfect Manhattan is like the Manhattan equivalent of the Perfect Martini. The “Perfect” part of the name refers to the fact that there is an even amount of Dry Vermouth and Sweet Vermouth.

January 16, 2023 0

Mint Julep

Ingredients

2 oz.	Bourbon
.25 oz.	Simple Syrup (or Powdered Sugar and Water)
8	Mint Leaves
2 Dashes	Aromatic Bitters
Garnish	Mint Sprig

Directions

Combine the Mint Leaves and Simple Syrup in a Silver Cup
Muddle the Mint Leaves
Add the Bourbon and Ice
Stir till combined
Top with a dome of Crushed Ice
Garnish with the Bitters, a Mint Sprig and Straw

The Mint Julep originated in the 1700’s in the southern United States. Originally it was used as a medicine. Eventually, in 1900’s, the drink became synonymous with the Kentucky Derby. This is an Official IBA Cocktail.

October 2, 2022 0

Old Cuban

Ingredients

1.5 oz.	Dark Rum
.75 oz.	Lime Juice
1 oz.	Simple Syrup
6	Mint Leaves
2 Dashes	Angostura Bitters
To Top	Chilled Champagne (Sparkling Wine)
Garnish	Mint Sprig

Directions

Combine the Rum, Lime Juice, Mint, Simple Syrup and Bitters in a Cocktail Shaker with Ice
Shake for 15 seconds
Double Strain into a Champagne Coupe
Top with Champagne
Garnish with a Mint Sprig

The Old Cuban was invented in 2001 by legendary bartender, Audrey Saunders, while she worked at a restaurant named Beacon in New York City. This is an Official IBA Cocktail.

October 2, 2022 0

Old Fashioned

Ingredients

2 oz.	Bourbon (or Rye)
1	Sugar Cube (or Teaspoon of Sugar)
3 Dashes	Angostura Bitters
1 Teaspoon	Water
Garnish	Orange Peel

Directions

Place the Sugar Cube in a Rocks Glass and cover it in the Bitters
Muddle the Sugar Cube in the bottom of the Glass
Add the Water and Stir till combined
Add Ice and the Whiskey and Stir till combined
Express the Oils of an Orange Peel over the top and then use the Peel as a garnish

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.

October 2, 2022 0

Prince of Wales

Prince of wales

Ingredients

1.5 oz.	Rye Whiskey
1 Barspoon	Maraschino Liqueur
1	Pineapple Chunk (or .5 oz. Pineapple Juice)
.25 oz.	Simple Syrup
2 Dashes	Angostura Bitters
To Top	Chilled Champagne (Sparkling Wine)
Garnish	Lemon Slice

Directions

Combine the Whiskey, Maraschino Liqueur, Simple Syrup, Pineapple and Bitters in a Cocktail Shaker with Ice
Shake for 15 seconds
Double Strain into a Cocktail Glass or Coupe
Top with Champagne
Garnish with a Lemon Slice

The Price of Wales is a riff of the Improved Whiskey Cocktail. It was invented by King Edward VII in the early 1900’s. At the time, he was just the “Prince of Wales,” thus the name of the drink.

October 2, 2022 0

Suffering Bastard (Including Trader Vic’s)

Suffering Bastard

Ingredients

1 oz.	Brandy (or Bourbon)
1 oz.	London Dry Gin
.5 oz.	Lime Juice
2 Dashes	Angostura Bitters
To Top	Ginger Beer
Garnish	Mint Sprig

Directions

Combine the Liquor, Lime Juice and Bitters in a Cocktail Shaker with Ice
Shake for 15 seconds
Strain into a Collins Glass over Ice
Top with Ginger Beer
Stir till combined
Garnish with a Mint Sprig and Straw

The Suffering Bastard is a mule that was supposedly invented in 1942 by Joe Scialom at the Shepard’s Hotel in Cairo, Egypt. It was said to be made as a hangover cure for soldiers during World War II. This is an Official IBA Cocktail. The Trader Vic’s version of this drink has more of a tiki vibe with Rum and Orgeat and is served in a special Suffering Bastard Tiki Mug.

Trader Vic’s Suffering Bastard

Ingredients

2 oz.	Dark Rum
1 oz.	Light Rum
1 oz.	Lime Juice
.25 oz.	Curaçao (Orange Liqueur)
.25 oz.	Orgeat
.25 oz.	Rock Candy Syrup (or Simple Syrup)
Garnish	Mint Sprig
Garnish	Lime Wedge
Garnish	Cucumber Spear

Directions

Combine the Ingredients in a Cocktail Shaker with Ice
Shake for 15 seconds
Strain into a Suffering Bastard Mug or Rocks Glass over Ice
Garnish with a Mint Sprig, Lime Wedge, Cucumber Spear and Straw

October 1, 2022 0

Molokai Mule

Ingredients

1 oz.	Dark Rum
1 oz.	Light Rum
1 oz.	Brandy
1 oz.	Lime Juice
2 oz.	Orange Juice
1 oz.	Orgeat
2 Dashes	Angostura Bitters
Garnish	Lime Wheel
Garnish	Cocktail Cherry

Directions

Combine the Ingredients in a Cocktail Shaker with Ice
Shake for 15 seconds
Strain into a Tiki or Copper Mug over Ice
Garnish with a Lime Wheel, Cocktail Cherry and Straw

The Molokai Mule name is a lie. It is not from Molokai, nor is it a mule. It was invented in the Kon Tiki Restaurant in Tucson, Arizona. Despite the deception, it is still a pretty delicious cocktail.

October 1, 2022 0