Cocktail Crafting for Casuals
| 2 oz. | Vodka (or Whiskey/Rum) |
| .75 oz. | Grenadine |
| To Top | Cola |
| Garnish | Cocktail Cherry |
The Roy Rodgers is a Mocktail named after the Actor and Singer of the same name. The Dirty Roy Rodgers, or Dirty Roy, is the alcoholic version of that.
| 2 oz. | Rye Whiskey |
| 1 oz. | Lemon Juice |
| .75 oz. | Simple Syrup |
| .5 oz. | Egg White |
| To Top | Red Wine |
The New York Sour is an old cocktail originating sometime around the Mid-1800’s. It is essentially a Boston Sour with a Red Wine Float. This cocktail has had a couple other names over the years, including the Continental Sour. It is thought to have been invented in Chicago, Illinois. This is an Official IBA Cocktail.
| .75 oz. | Bourbon (or Rye) |
| 1.5 oz. | Amaretto |
| 1 oz. | Lemon Juice |
| 1 Barspoon | Simple Syrup |
| .5 oz. | Egg White |
| 2 Dashes | Aromatic Bitters |
| Garnish | Lemon Peel |
| Garnish | Cocktail Cherry |
The Amaretto Sour is an Amaretto twist on the classic Whiskey Sour.
| 2 oz. | Rye Whiskey (or Bourbon) |
| 1 oz. | Grapefruit Juice |
| .5 oz. | Raspberry Syrup |
| Garnish | Grapefruit Twist (or Raspberries) |
The Blinker is a riff on the Whiskey Sour that was created in the 1930’s. Its original incarnation was made with Grenadine. Later on, it was discovered that Raspberry Syrup created an overall tastier and better balanced drink.
| 1.5 oz. | Bourbon |
| 1 oz. | Grapefruit Juice |
| .5 oz. | Honey Syrup |
| Garnish | Grapefruit Peel |
The Brown Derby is a simple cocktail that is thought to have been created in the 1930’s at the Vendôme Club in Los Angeles, California. The same cocktail was created in England, but went under a different name, the De Rigueur Cocktail.
| 2 oz. | Bourbon (or Rye) |
| .75 oz. | Lemon Juice |
| .75 oz. | Honey Syrup |
| Garnish | Lemon Twist |
The Gold Rush is essentially a Whiskey Sour with Honey instead of Sugar. It was created at the Milk & Honey in New York City. The Penicillin is a riff on this drink, and was created at the same bar.
| 2 oz. | Bourbon (or Rye) |
| 1 oz. | Lemon Juice |
| .5 oz. | Simple Syrup |
| To Top | Soda Water |
| Garnish | Lemon Wheel |
| Garnish | Cocktail Cherry |
The naming of the John Collins and Tom Collins can be confusing. The John Collins used to be the name of the Gin variation, but was changed because of the use of Old Tom Gin. The name John Collins has recently been used to refer to the Whiskey variation.
| 2 oz. | Bourbon |
| .25 oz. | Simple Syrup (or Powdered Sugar and Water) |
| 8 | Mint Leaves |
| 2 Dashes | Aromatic Bitters |
| Garnish | Mint Sprig |
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.
| 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.
| 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 |
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.
| 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 |
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