Cocktail Crafting for Casuals
| 1.5 oz. | Brandy |
| 1.5 oz. | Coffee Liqueur |
The Dirty Mother is the Brandy equivalent to the Black Russian. If you add Cream like the White Russian, it becomes a Dirty White Mother.
| 1.5 oz. | Dark Rum (or Brandy) |
| 8 oz. | Dark Beer |
| 1 oz. | Brown Sugar Syrup |
| 1 | Egg |
| Garnish | Grated Nutmeg |
The Ale Flip is another old cocktail from 1600’s Colonial America. Like many other older cocktails, it was sometimes prescribed to treat various medical ailments such as insomnia and indigestion, which probably didn’t help that much.
| 1.5 oz. | Cognac (Brandy) |
| 1.5 oz. | Sweet Vermouth |
| .25 oz. | Orange Curaçao (or Chambord) |
| 1 Dash | Orange Bitters |
| Garnish | 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.
| 1.5 oz. | Light Rum |
| 1 oz. | Cognac (Brandy) |
| .5 oz. | Gin |
| 2 oz. | Lemon Juice |
| 1 oz. | Orange Juice |
| .75 Cup | Orgeat |
| .5 oz. | Sherry |
| Garnish | Mint Sprig |
The Fog Cutter was invented by Victor Bergeron (Trader Vic) in the 1940’s. Like the Painkiller and Corpse Reviver No. 2, it was invented as a hangover cure. It is supposed to cut through the haze of the morning after heavy drinking.
| 1.5 oz. | Cognac (Brandy) |
| .5 oz. | Amaretto |
The French Connection’s origins are unknown, but was created sometime in the 1970’s. It is similar to the Godfather, which uses Whiskey instead of Cognac. Like the Godfather, the French Connection is named after a film of the same name. This is an Official IBA Cocktail.
| 1 oz. | Calvados (or Applejack) |
| 1 oz. | Cognac (Brandy) |
| .5 oz. | Sweet Vermouth |
The Corpse Reviver No. 1 is a drink from the 1800’s and the precursor to the more popular Corpse Reviver No. 2. It’s name refers to being a hangover cure. Bartender Harry Cradock recommended that the drink be consumed at 11 a.m. and will give you the energy to get through the rest of your day. It doesn’t actually work because there is no caffeine (or cocaine) in it to actually give you energy.
| 2 oz. | Whiskey (or Rum/Brandy) |
| 2 Dashes | Angostura Bitters |
| To Top | Apple Cider |
| Garnish | Mint Sprig |
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.
| 1.5 oz. | Brandy |
| 1 oz. | Coffee Liqueur |
| 1 oz. | Cream |
| Garnish | Grated Nutmeg |
The Coffee Alexander, like the Blue Alexander, is a riff on the Brandy Alexander. It trades the Dark Creme de Cacao for Coffee Liqueur, but ultimately tastes pretty similar.
| 1.25 oz. | Rye Whiskey |
| 1.25 oz. | Cognac (Brandy) |
| 3 Dashes | Peychaud’s Bitters |
| 2 Dashes | Angostura Bitters |
| To Rinse | Absinthe |
| 1 | Sugar Cube |
| .5 oz. | Cold Water |
| Garnish | Lemon Peel |
The Sazerac is a Cocktail that is closely associated with New Orleans and similar to the Old Fashioned. For whatever reason it is usually made using two Rocks Glasses, but using a Mixing Glass is considerably easier. This is an Official IBA Cocktail.
| 1.5 oz. | Brandy |
| 1 oz. | Blue Curaçao |
| 1 oz. | Cream |
| Garnish | Grated Nutmeg |
The Blue Alexander is a riff on the Brandy Alexander, but blue and less chocolatey. It substitutes the Crème de Cacao for Blue Curaçao, which makes a cool looking cocktail that tastes kind of orange. It doesn’t taste near as good as the other Alexanders, but looks fun.
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