Tag: Brandied Cherry

Aviation

Aviation

Ingredients

2 oz.Gin
.5Maraschino Liqueur
.5Crème 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.

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French Manhattan

French Manhattan

Ingredients

1.5 oz.Cognac (Brandy)
1.5 oz.Sweet Vermouth
.25 oz.Orange Curaçao (or Chambord)
1 DashOrange Bitters
GarnishBrandied 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 French Manhattan is a riff on the Manhattan. It possibly got its name from the French Martini. The French Manhattan, however, is closer to the Manhattan than the French Martini is to the Martini. You can use Chambord to make it closer to the French Martini if so desired.

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Tuxedo No. 2

Tuxedo No. 2

Ingredients

2.25 oz.Gin
.5 oz.Dry Vermouth
.25 oz.Maraschino Liqueur
2 DashesOrange Bitters
RinseAbsinth
GarnishOrange Peel
GarnishBrandied Cherry

Directions

  • Rinse a Cocktail Glass or Coupe with Absinth and set aside
  • Combine the Ingredients in a Mixing Glass with Ice
  • Stir for 30 Seconds
  • Strain into the Absinth rinsed Glass
  • Garnish with an Orange Peel and Brandied Cherry

The Tuxedo No. 2 is a Martini variation and sequel to the Tuxedo, however, it is similar to the Turf Club. Like the original, it is also named after Tuxedo Park, an elite community in upstate New York. This is an Official IBA Cocktail.

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Rob Roy

Rob Roy

Ingredients

2 oz.Scotch
1 oz.Sweet Vermouth
2 DashesAngostura Bitters
GarnishBrandied Cherries

Directions

  • Combine the Ingredients in a Mixing Glass with Ice
  • Stir for 30 Seconds
  • Strain into a Cocktail Glass
  • Garnish with 2 Brandied Cherries

The Rob Roy is the Scotch version the Manhattan. It was created in 1894 at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City. It was named after an operetta of the same name about Rob Roy, a Scottish folk hero.

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Perfect Manhattan

Perfect Manhattan

Ingredients

2 oz.Rye Whiskey
.5 oz.Sweet Vermouth
.5 oz.Dry Vermouth
2 DashesAngostura Bitters
GarnishBrandied 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.

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Pink Lady

Pink Lady

Ingredients

1.5 oz.London Dry Gin
.5 oz.Applejack (Apple Brandy)
.75 oz.Lemon Juice
.25 oz.Grenadine
.5 oz.Egg White
GarnishBrandied Cherry

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 Cocktail Glass or Coupe
  • Garnish with a Brandied Cherry

The Pink Lady (no relation to the White Lady) is a prohibition cocktail with a reputation of being a “girly” cocktail. The drink shares a striking resemblance to the Clover Club.

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