Eggnog

Warm Eggnog

Ingredients

1	Egg (Separated)
2 oz.	Rum (or Bandy/Whiskey)
1 Cup	Whole Milk
1 Barspoon	Vanilla Extract
2 Tablespoons	White Sugar
1 Barspoon	Ground Nutmeg
1 Dash	Salt
Garnish	Grated Nutmeg

Directions

Combine the Egg Yolk and 1 Tablespoon of Sugar in a Mixing Bowl
Whisk until Smooth and Combined, then set aside
Combine the remaining Sugar and Egg White in another Bowl
Whisk until Combined, then set aside
Combine the Milk, Ground Nutmeg, Salt and Vanilla Extract in a Small Pot over Medium Heat
Stir until Small Bubbles appear
Combine the Warm Milk and Liquor in the Bowl with the Egg Yolk
Stir constantly to keep the Egg from Cooking
Add the Egg White and then Stir till Combined
Pour into a Mug
Garnish with Grated Nutmeg

Eggnog is a Drink that dates back to Medieval Europe. It was originally used as medicine to cure Insomnia. It was made a bit differently though. The more modern Eggnog was made in Colonial America. George Washington was a huge fan of the drink. Eggnog was originally served hot, but today, cold Eggnog is more popular.

Cold Eggnog

Ingredients

1	Egg (Separated)
2 oz.	Rum (or Bandy/Whiskey)
1 Cup	Whole Milk
1 Barspoon	Vanilla Extract
2 Tablespoons	White Sugar
1 Barspoon	Ground Nutmeg
1 Dash	Salt
Garnish	Grated Nutmeg

Directions

Combine 1 Tablespoon of Sugar and Egg White in a Bowl
Whisk until Combined, then set aside
Combine the Egg Yolk and the remaining Sugar in a Mixing Bowl
Whisk until Smooth and Combined
Add the Milk, Liquor, Ground Nutmeg, Salt and Vanilla Extract to the Yolk Bowl
Stir until Combined
Add the Egg White and then Stir till Combined
Pour into a Rocks Glass over Ice
Garnish with Grated Nutmeg

December 7, 2022 0

Brandy Crusta

Ingredients

2 oz.	Brandy
.25 oz.	Curaçao (or Triple Sec)
1 Teaspoon	Maraschino Liqueur
.5 oz.	Lemon Juice
.5 oz.	Simple Syrup
1 Dash	Angostura Bitters
Rim	White Sugar
Garnish	Lemon Twist

Directions

Rim a Coupe with Sugar
Combine the Ingredients in a Cocktail Shaker with Ice
Shake for 15 Seconds
Double Strain into the Sugar Rimmed Glass
Garnish with a Lemon Twist

The Brandy Crusta was invented in the 1850’s by an Italian Bartender named Joseph Santini at his bar, Jewel of the South, in New Orleans, Louisiana. It gets its name from the sugared rim, referring to it as a “Crusta” or “Hard Outer Layer.” This is an Official IBA Cocktail.

November 1, 2022 0

Apple Crisp

Ingredients

1 Part	Chilled Apple Cider
1 Part	Applejack (Apple Brandy)
2 Parts	Chilled Champagne (Sparkling Wine)
Rim	Cinnamon Sugar
Garnish	Apple Slice

Directions

Rim a Champagne Flute with Cinnamon Sugar
Fill half of the Glass with with Cider and Applejack
Top with Champagne
Stir till Combined
Garnish with an Apple Slice

The Apple Crisp is essentially a Vermosa spiked with Applejack. Cider can refer to different things throughout the world. In a lot of the world, Cider refers to the alcoholic beverage in Australia, but in the U.S., it is non-alcoholic. It doesn’t matter what you use. If you want a bit more of a punch, use the alcoholic kind.

October 4, 2022 0

Between the Sheets

Between the sheets

Ingredients

1 oz.	Light Rum
1 oz.	Cognac (Brandy)
1 oz.	Triple Sec
.25 oz.	Lemon Juice
1	Orange Peel

Directions

Combine the Alcohol and Lemon Juice in a Cocktail Shaker with Ice
Shake for 15 Seconds
Double Strain into a Cocktail Glass or Coupe
Express the Oil from the Orange Peel over the Top

The Between the Sheets is a riff on the Sidecar. It is thought to have been invented in the 1930’s by Harry MacElhone at Harry’s New York Bar in Paris, France. This is an Official IBA Cocktail.

October 4, 2022 0

Champagne Cocktail

Ingredients

.25 oz.	Brandy (Optional)
1	Sugar Cube (or .5 oz. Simple Syrup)
2 Dashes	Angostura Bitter
To Top	Chilled Champagne
Garnish	Lemon Twist

Directions

Place the Sugar Cube at the bottom of a Champagne Flute
Cover the Sugar Cube with the Bitters
Pour the Brandy into the Glass
Top with Champagne
Garnish with a Lemon Twist

The Champagne Cocktail is an old drink from the 1800’s. The original recipe didn’t call for Brandy or a Garnish, but was later revised by Bartender Harry Johnson. This is an Official IBA Cocktail.

October 4, 2022 0

Brandy Flip (Hot and Cold)

Hot Brandy Flip

Ingredients

1.5 oz.	Brandy
1 Teaspoon	Powdered Sugar
1	Whole Egg
To Top	Hot Water (or Hot Milk)
Garnish	Nutmeg

Directions

Combine the Brandy, Sugar and Egg in a Cocktail Shaker
Dry Shake vigorously for 20 seconds
Pour into a Mug
Top with Hot Water
Stir till combined
Garnish with Grated Nutmeg

Flips are some of the oldest Cocktails, originating in colonial America in the 1600’s. They were originally served hot, with Hot Water being used. Flips and Nogs are very similar, the main difference being that Nogs contain Cream. That distinction has faded in time as cream has started to be used in Flips.

Cold Brandy Flip

Ingredients

1.5 oz.	Brandy
1 Teaspoon	Powdered Sugar
1	Whole Egg
.5 oz.	Cream (Optional)
Garnish	Nutmeg

Directions

Combine the Brandy, Sugar, Cream and Egg in a Cocktail Shaker
Dry Shake vigorously for 30 seconds
Add Ice to the Shaker
Wet Shake for 15 seconds
Strain into a Cocktail Glass or Coupe
Garnish with Grated Nutmeg

October 3, 2022 0

Sidecar

Ingredients

2 oz.	Cognac (Brandy)
.75 oz.	Triple Sec
.75 oz.	Lemon Juice
Rim	White Sugar
Garnish	Orange Peel

Directions

Rim a Cocktail Glass or Coupe with Sugar
Combine the Ingredients in a Cocktail Shaker with Ice
Shake for 15 seconds
Double Strain into the Sugar Rimmed Glass
Garnish with an Orange Peel

The Sidecar is named after the motorcycle attachment. It was invented sometime after World War I. It’s origin is unclear but there are two main theories as two where it came from. One from the Ritz Hotel in Paris, France, and the other by Pat MacGarry at the Buck’s Club in London, England. This is an Official IBA Cocktail.

October 1, 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