Pickleback

Ingredients

1.5 oz.	Irish Whiskey (or Vodka/Bourbon)
1.5 oz.	Pickle Juice

Directions

Pour the Whiskey and Pickle Juice in seperate Shot Glasses
Take the Shot of Whiskey
Take the Shot of Pickle Juice as a Chaser

The Pickleback was invented in 2006 after McClure’s Pickles asked to store some of their inventory in the basement of their neighbors, Brooklyn’s Bushwick Country Club. It was first done with Vodka, then Bourbon, and eventually Jameson Irish Whiskey became the Liqueur of choice. The name is possibly nod to the band “Nickleback.”

January 7, 2023 0

Turf Club

Ingredients

2 oz.	Gin
.75 oz.	Dry Vermouth
.25 oz.	Maraschino Liqueur
2 Dashes	Orange Bitters
Rinse	Absinth
Garnish	Lemon Peel

Directions

Rinse a Cocktail Glass or Coupe with Absinth and set aside
Combine the Ingredients in a Mixing Glass with Ice
Stir for 30 Seconds
Strain into the Absinth rinsed Glass
Garnish with a Lemon Peel

The Turf Club is a Martini variation that is similar to the Tuxedo No. 2. It was invented in the 1870’s and was almost exactly the same as the Martinez. It was later reinvented by Harry Johnson to become the recipe it is today.

January 5, 2023 0

Blow Job

Ingredients

.75 oz. oz.	Amaretto
.5 oz.	Irish Cream
Garnish	Whipped Cream

Directions

Pour the Amaretto in a Shot Glass
Float the Irish Cream on top
Top with Whipped Cream
Take the shot without using your Hands

The Blow Job is a crudely named shot from the 1980’s. It is meant to be taken without using your hands. Getting Whipped Cream all over your face is meant to look like, well, you get the visual.

January 2, 2023 0

Bronx

Ingredients

2 oz.	Gin
.25 oz.	Dry Vermouth
.25 oz.	Sweet Vermouth
1 oz.	Orange Juice
1 Dash	Orange Bitters
Garnish	Cocktail Cherry

Directions

Combine the Ingredients in a Cocktail Shaker with Ice
Shake for 15 Seconds
Strain into a Cocktail Glass or Coupe
Garnish with a Cocktail Cherry

The Bronx is thought to have been invented by Johnny Solon at the Astoria-Waldorf Hotel in New York City. It got its name after Solon visited the Bronx Zoo. The drink is essentially a Perfect Martini, with the addition of Orange Juice.

January 1, 2023 0

Godfather

Ingredients

2 oz.	Scotch Whiskey
.5 oz.	Amaretto

Directions

Combine the Scotch and Amaretto in a Mixing Glass with Ice
Stir for 30 Seconds
Strain into a Rocks Glass Over Ice

The Godfather is a drink from the 1970’s and was named after the film The Godfather. The drink is similar to the French Connection, which uses Brandy instead of Scotch. The drink has also spawned some spinoffs including the Godmother, which uses Vodka, and the Grandchild, which uses Cream.

December 31, 2022 0

Bazooka Joe

Ingredients

.5 oz.	Blue Curaçao
.5 oz.	Banana Liqueur
.5 oz.	Irish Cream

Directions

Combine the Ingredients in a Cocktail Shaker with Ice
Shake for 15 Seconds
Strain into a Shot Glass

The Bazooka Joe is a Shooter that kind of tastes like the Bazooka Joe gum. It is sometimes layered with the Blue Curaçao as the base, Banana Liqueur in the middle and Irish Cream on top. This is a very easy shot to take, for those who don’t like shots.

December 30, 2022 0

Boilermaker

Ingredients

1.5 oz.	Whiskey
12 oz.	Beer

Directions

Take the Shot
Drink the Beer

The Boilermaker, or “shot and a beer,” is simply a shot of Whiskey with Beer as a chaser. It was created in Butte, Montana in the late 1800’s. It’s original name was Sean O’Farrell and was served to mostly miners. Sometimes the Whiskey is mixed into the beer, and if the shot is dropped into the beer it becomes known as a Depth Charge, Bomb Shot, or Drop Shot.

December 29, 2022 0

Sazerac

Ingredients

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

Directions

Rinse a Rocks Glass with Absinthe and set aside
In a separate Rocks Glass (or Mixing Glass) Muddle the Sugar Cube with the Water and Bitters
Combine the Liquor in the Glass with the Sugar and add Ice
Stir for 30 Seconds
Strain into the Absinthe Rinsed Glass
Express the Oils from the Lemon Peel over the Top and then Garnish with the 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.

December 24, 2022 0

Navy Grog

Ingredients

1 oz.	Dark Rum
1 oz.	Gold Rum
1 oz.	White Rum
1 oz.	Honey Syrup
.75 oz.	Grapefruit Juice
.75 oz.	Lime Juice
To Top	Soda Water
Garnish	Mint Sprig
Garnish	Lime Wheel

Directions

Combine the Liquor, Honey Syrup and Fruit Juices in a Cocktail Shaker over Cracked Ice
Shake for 15 Seconds
Open pour into a Rocks Glass
Top with Soda Water
Stir till Combined
Garnish with a Lime Wheel and Mint Sprig

The Navy Grog was originally a British Navel cocktail invented in the 1700’s. The original recipe was just Rum with a bit of Water. It has since been turned into a strong tropical cocktail by Don Beach in the 1940’s.

December 22, 2022 0

Old Pal

Ingredients

1 oz.	Rye Whiskey
1 oz.	Campari
1 oz.	Dry Vermouth
Garnish	Lemon Peel

Directions

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

Like the Boulevardier, the Old Pal is a riff on the Negroni Invented by Harry MacElhone at Harry’s New York Bar in Paris, France. The main difference between the Old Pal and the other drinks is that it uses Rye Whiskey and Dry Vermouth instead of Sweet Vermouth.

December 21, 2022 0