Martinez

Ingredients

1.5 oz.	Gin
1.5 oz.	Sweet Vermouth
.25 oz.	Maraschino Liqueur
2 Dashes	Angostura Bitters
Garnish	Orange Peel

Directions

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

The Martinez is a variation of the Manhattan with the substitution of Gin for Whiskey and the addition of Maraschino Liqueur. It’s not entirely clear who invented the drink, but it was invented in the 1800’s and was more than likely named after the city of Martinez, California. This is an Official IBA Cocktail.

November 4, 2022 0

Filibuster

Ingredients

2 oz.	Rye Whiskey
.75 oz.	Lemon Juice
.5 oz.	Maple 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 Cocktail Glass or Coupe
Garnish with 3 Drops of Angostura Bitters

The Filibuster was created by Erik Adkins in San Francisco, California. It is essentially a Boston Sour that substitutes the Simple Syrup for Maple Syrup. You don’t want to use the cheap pancake syrup, because it doesn’t actually contain maple, and is pretty much just High-Fructose Corn Syrup with Brown Food Coloring.

November 3, 2022 0

Pearl Harbor

Ingredients

2 oz.	Vodka
1 oz.	Midori (Melon Liqueur)
5 oz.	Pineapple Juice
Garnish	Cocktail Cherry
Garnish	Pineapple Wedge

Directions

Combine the Ingredients in a Cocktail Shaker with Ice
Shake for 15 Seconds
Strain into a Rocks Glass
Garnish with a Cocktail Cherry and Pineapple Wedge

The Pearl Harbor has a name that is perhaps in bad taste, however, the drink itself has a good taste. The name probably comes from the fact that Pineapples, for the most part, come from Hawaii, and Midori is a Japanese liqueur.

November 2, 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

Appletini

Ingredients

2 oz.	Vodka
1 oz.	Apple Schnapps (or Apple Liqueur)
.5 oz.	Lemon Juice

Directions

Combine the Ingredients in a Cocktail Shaker with Ice
Shake for 15 Seconds
Double Strain into a Cocktail Glass
Garnish with an Apple Slice

The Appletini is easy on the Tini, as it is a Martini in name only. There are a couple different recipes for this drink, some involving Apple Brandy. This drink was featured extensively in the show Scrubs, being J.D.’s favorite drink.

October 31, 2022 0

Mexican Mule

Ingredients

2 oz.	Tequila
1 oz.	Lime Juice
To Top	Ginger Beer
Garnish	Lime Wheel
Garnish	Jalapeño (Optional)

Directions

Combine the Tequila and Lime Juice in a Copper Mug over Ice
Top with Ginger Beer
Stir till Combined
Garnish with a Lime Wheel, Jalapeño and Straw

The Mexican Mule is a Tequila twist on the Moscow Mule. It gets its name from the association that Tequila has with Mexico.

October 31, 2022 0

Gin-Gin Mule

Ingredients

1.75 oz.	Gin
1 oz.	Simple Syrup
.5 oz.	Lime Juice
6	Mint Leaves
To Top	Ginger Beer
Garnish	Mint Sprig

Directions

Combine the Gin, Simple Syrup, Mint and Lime Juice in a Cocktail Shaker with Ice
Shake for 15 Seconds
Strain into a Collins Glass or Copper Mug over Ice
Top with Ginger Beer
Garnish with a Mint Sprig and Straw

The Gin-Gin Mule is a Minty twist on the London Mule. The drink was invented by Audrey Saunders at her bar, the Pegu Club, in New York City.

October 29, 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

Coffee Cocktail

Ingredients

1 oz.	Cognac (Brandy)
1 oz.	Ruby Red Port Wine
.75 oz.	Simple Syrup
1	Whole Egg
Garnish	Nutmeg

Directions

Combine the Ingredients 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

The Coffee Cocktail doesn’t actually contain Coffee. It is a Flip designed to have sort of a Coffee Color. It was invented sometime in the late 1800’s, and that is about all we know about its creation. It is very similar to the Porto Flip.

October 12, 2022 0