Improved Whiskey Cocktail

Ingredients

2 oz.	Bourbon (or Rye)
1 Barspoon	Maraschino Liqueur
1 Dash	Absinthe
.25 oz.	Simple Syrup
3 Dash	Angostura Bitters
1 Dash	Peychaud’s Bitters
Garnish	Lemon Peel

Directions

Combine the Ingredients in a Mixing Glass with Ice
Stir for 30 Seconds
Strain into a Rocks Glass over Ice
Garnish with a Lemon Peel

The Improved Whiskey Cocktail was invented sometime in the 1800’s and was supposed to be an “improvement” to the Old Fashioned. This isn’t the only “improved” Cocktail as there is also the Improved Gin Cocktail and the Improved Brandy Cocktail.

February 7, 2023 0

Water Moccasin

Ingredients

.5 oz.	Whiskey
.5 oz.	Peach Schnapps
.25 oz.	Triple Sec
1 Barspoon	Simple Syrup
1 Barpoon	Lime Juice

Directions

Combine the Ingredients Cocktail Shaker with Ice
Shake for 15 seconds
Strain into a Shot Glass

The Water Moccasin, or Cottonmouth, is a good tasting shooter. It gets its name from the venomous snake the Water Moccasin and Cottonmouth respectively. Like venom, these tasty shots can be dangerous as the alcohol sneaks up on you.

January 25, 2023 0

Stone Fence

Ingredients

2 oz.	Whiskey (or Rum/Brandy)
2 Dashes	Angostura Bitters
To Top	Apple Cider
Garnish	Mint Sprig

Directions

Combine the Liquor and Bitters in a Collins Glass over Ice
Top with Apple Cider
Stir till Combined
Garnish with a Mint Sprig and Straw

The Stone Fence is a Fall Cocktail that combines Liquor and Cider. In North America, Cider normally refers to the non-alcoholic beverage, but everywhere else is implies alcohol. Use whatever version you like.

January 21, 2023 0

BMW

Ingredients

1 Part	Bailey’s Irish Cream
1 Part	Malibu Coconut Rum Liqueur
1 Part	Whiskey

Directions

Combine the Ingredients in a Cocktail Shaker with Ice
Shake for 15 Seconds
Strain into a Shot Glass

The BMW is a creamy, easy to drink Shooter. The name stands for Bailey’s, Malibu and Whiskey, and is an obvious nod to the German car brand “BMW.”

January 11, 2023 0

Pickleback

Ingredients

1.5 oz.	Irish Whiskey (or Vodka/Bourbon)
1.5 oz.	Pickle Juice

Directions

Pour the Whiskey and Pickle Juice in seperate Shot Glasses
Take the Shot of Whiskey
Take the Shot of Pickle Juice as a Chaser

The Pickleback was invented in 2006 after McClure’s Pickles asked to store some of their inventory in the basement of their neighbors, Brooklyn’s Bushwick Country Club. It was first done with Vodka, then Bourbon, and eventually Jameson Irish Whiskey became the Liqueur of choice. The name is possibly nod to the band “Nickleback.”

January 7, 2023 0

Boulevardier

Ingredients

1.5 oz.	Bourbon (or Rye)
1 oz.	Campari
1 oz.	Sweet Vermouth
Garnish	Orange Peel (or Orange Slice)

Directions

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

The Boulevardier is a Bourbon riff on the Negroni. It was created ad Harry’s New York Bar in Paris, France. The bars owner, Harry MacElhone, credits the owner of the French Magazine Boulevardier with inventing the drink, thus the name. A version of this drink made with Rye Whiskey and Dry Vermouth is the Old Pal. This is an Official IBA Cocktail.

November 30, 2022 0

Hot Toddy

Ingredients

2 oz.	Whiskey
.25 oz.	Lemon Juice
2 Teaspoons	Brown Sugar (or Honey Syrup)
To Top	Hot Water
Garnish	Lemon Wheel
Garnish	4 Cloves

Directions

Stick the Cloves in a Lemon Wheel
Combine the Sugar, Lemon Juice, and Whiskey in a Mug
Top with Hot Water
Stir till Combined
Garnish with the Lemon Wheel and Cloves

The Hot Toddy is an old drink from the 1700’s. It was first used for a variety on medicinal purposes, such as colds and sore throats. Any kind of Whiskey can be used, but if Scotch is used, it becomes closer to a Whiskey Skin.

November 27, 2022 0

Whiskey Smash

Ingredients

2 oz.	Bourbon
.75 oz.	Simple Syrup
6	Mint Leaves
3	Lemon Wedges
Garnish	Mint Sprig

Directions

Combine the Mint Leaves and Lemon Wedges in a Cocktail Shaker
Muddle the Lemon until the Juice comes out
Add the Bourbon, Simple Syrup and Ice to the Cocktail Shaker
Shake for 15 Seconds
Double Strain into a Rocks Glass over Cracked Ice
Garnish with a Mint Sprig

The Whiskey Smash is a Julep that is very similar to the Mint Julep. It is thought to have been invented sometime in the 1800’s, but may have been created even earlier in the 1700’s.

October 14, 2022 0

Kentucky Mule

Ingredients

2 oz.	Bourbon
1 oz.	Lime Juice
To Top	Ginger Beer
Garnish	Mint Sprig

Directions

Combine the Bourbon and Lime Juice in a Copper Mug over Ice
Top with Ginger Beer
Stir till Combined
Garnish with a Mint Sprig and Straw

The Kentucky Mule is a Bourbon twist on the Moscow Mule. It gets its name from the association that Bourbon has with Kentucky.

October 13, 2022 0

Boston Sour

Ingredients

2 oz.	Bourbon (or Rye)
.75 oz.	Lemon Juice
.5 oz.	Simple Syrup
.5 oz.	Egg White
Garnish	Angostura Bitters

Directions

Combine the Ingredients in a Cocktail Shaker
Dry Shake vigorously for 30 Seconds
Add Ice to the Shaker
Wet Shake for 15 Seconds
Double Strain into a Rocks Glass over Ice
Garnish with 3 Dashes of Angostura Bitters

The Boston Sour is a Whiskey Sour, with the addition of Egg White. The Egg White completely changes the texture of the Whiskey Sour, making it much more frothy.

October 10, 2022 0