Cocktail Crafting for Casuals
| 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.
| 3 oz. | Amontillado Sherry |
| .25 oz. | Simple Syrup |
| 1 | Orange Wheel |
| Garnish | Orange Slice |
| Garnish | Mint Sprig |
The Sherry Cobbler is a Cocktail from the 1800’s. Cobblers are closely related to Juleps. There is not much more to say about this drink because it’s origins are unclear, but it is a pretty tasty drink.
| 1.25 oz. | Vodka |
| 1.25 oz. | Coffee Liqueur |
| 1.25 oz. | Amaretto |
| 1.25 oz. | Irish Cream |
| 1.25 oz. | Cream |
| 1.25 oz. | Milk |
| Garnish | Chocolate Shavings |
The Screaming Orgasm is, like the Sex on the Beach and Blow Job, is another crudely named Cocktail from the 1980’s. The thought behind the name is perhaps the drink is so creamy and delicious that it’ll make you have a screaming orgasm.
| 2 oz. | Scotch |
| 1 oz. | Sweet Vermouth |
| 2 Dashes | Angostura Bitters |
| Garnish | 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.
| 3 oz. | Dark Rum |
| 1 oz. | Simple Syrup |
| .75 oz. | Lime Juice |
| 3 Dashes | Angostura Bitters |
| To Top | Soda Water Optional |
| Garnish | Mint Sprig |
Planter’s Punch is a Cocktail from the late 17th Century. Some hotels in South Carolina claimed to have invented the drink, but it was more than likely created in Jamaica. This is an Official IBA Cocktail.
| 2 oz. | Rye Whiskey |
| .5 oz. | Sweet Vermouth |
| .5 oz. | Dry Vermouth |
| 2 Dashes | Angostura Bitters |
| Garnish | 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.
| 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 Part | Bailey’s Irish Cream |
| 1 Part | Malibu Coconut Rum Liqueur |
| 1 Part | Whiskey |
The BMW is a creamy, easy to drink Shooter. The name stands for Bailey’s, Malibu and Whiskey, and is an obvious nod to the German car brand “BMW.”
| 1 oz. | Vodka |
| 1 oz. | Coffee Liqueur |
| 1 oz. | Irish Cream |
| 1.5 oz. | Cream |
| Garnish | Chocolate Shavings |
The Mudslide was invented in the 1970’s at the Wreck Bar in the Cayman Islands. This dessert Cocktail was originally made as a riff on the White Russian. For something more sweet and creamy you can make a blended version with Ice Cream.
| 1 oz. | Vodka |
| 1 oz. | Coffee Liqueur |
| 1 oz. | Irish Cream |
| 3 Scoops | Vanilla Ice Cream |
| Garnish | Chocolate Syrup |
| Garnish | Chocolate Shavings |
| .5 oz. | Vanilla Vodka |
| .75 oz. | Pineapple Juice |
| 1 Dash | Grenadine |
The is a Shooter designed to sort of look and taste like a Pineapple Upside Down Cake. It tastes good and pretty easy to drink for those who don’t like shots.
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