Cocktail Crafting for Casuals
| 1.5 oz. | Tequila |
| 1.5 oz. | Coffee Liqueur |
| 1 oz. | Lime Juice |
| .5 oz. | Agave Nectar (or Agave Syrup) |
| Rim | Salt |
| Garnish | Lime Wedge |
The Margarita Negra is a Coffee version of the Margarita, or more like a Tommy’s Margarita, on account of the Agave Nectar.
| 1 Part | Chilled Grapefruit Juice |
| 1 Part | Chilled Champagne (Sparkling Wine) |
| Garnish | Raspberries |
The Megmosa is just a Grapefruit riff on the Mimosa. According to Urban Dictionary, it was created by a person named M. Sheppard. It is also apparently popular on the U.S. East Coast.
| 2 oz. | Melon Liqueur |
| 1 oz. | Vodka |
| 1 oz. | Orange Juice (or Pineapple Juice) |
| Garnish | Melon Ball |
The Melon Ball is an 80’s Cocktail probably named after the Melon Baller, a kitchen utensil used to scoop balls of Honeydew, Cantaloupe, Watermelon and every other Melon. This drink is also commonly made into shooters.
| 2 oz. | Blanco Tequila |
| .75 oz. | Lime Juice |
| .5 oz. | Grenadine |
| Garnish | Lime Wheel |
The Mexican Firing Squad is a cocktail from the early 1900’s thought to have been invented in Mexico City, Mexico.
| 2 oz. | Light Rum |
| 1 oz. | Lime Juice |
| .5 oz. | Simple Syrup |
| 2 oz. | Cream of Coconut |
| 2 oz. | Pineapple Juice |
| 1 | Pineapple Chunk |
| 1 Cup | Strawberries |
| Garnish | Pineapple Wedge |
The Miami Vice actually predates the 80’s, but it sure did become popular then. This frozen cocktail is essentially a Piña Colada on top of a frozen Strawberry Daiquiri. It look very similar to the Beach Towel and Lava Flow.
| 2 oz. | Midori |
| .5 oz. | Vodka |
| .5 oz. | Triple Sec |
| 2 oz. | Pineapple Juice |
| 1 oz. | Lemon Juice |
| Garnish | Pineapple Wedge |
The Midori Illusion was invented sometime within the 80’s and 90’s timeframe. Its original purpose was to be used for shooters, so if you want some green shots for St. Patty’s Day or something, this is not a bad idea.
| 1 oz. | Midori |
| 1 oz. | Vodka |
| .5 oz. | Lime Juice |
| .5 oz. | Lemon Juice |
| To Top | Soda Water |
| Garnish | Lime Wheel |
The Midori Sour is less of a Sour and more of a Highball. It was invented sometime in the 1970’s and later became a staple of 80’s Night Clubs. If you want an actual Sour, below is a recipe for the 3-Ingredient Midori Sour.
| 2 oz. | Midori |
| 1 oz. | Lime Juice |
| .5 oz. | Egg White |
| Garnish | Melon Ball |
| 1.5 oz. | Midori |
| 1.5 oz. | Coconut Liqueur |
| 3 oz. | Pineapple Juice |
| To Top | Cream |
| Garnish | Pineapple Wedge |
The Midori Splice is a Dessert Cocktail that is meant to taste like the Splice Ice Cream of Australia.
| 1 Part | Chilled Orange Juice |
| 1 Part | Chilled Champagne |
| Garnish | Orange Twist |
The Mimosa, originally named Champagne Orange, is a riff on the Buck’s Fizz. This famous brunch cocktail is thought to have been invented by Frank Meier in Paris, France. This is an Official IBA Cocktail.
| 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.
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