Cocktail Crafting for Casuals
| 1 Part | Gin |
| 2 Parts | Tonic Water |
| Garnish | Lime Wedge |
The Gin and Tonic or G and T is a classic two ingredient Cocktail. It was invented in India by the East India Company to help prevent Malaria.
| 2 oz. | Dry Gin |
| 1 oz. | Lemon Juice |
| .75 oz. | Simple Syrup |
| To Top | Soda Water |
| Garnish | Lemon Wedge |
The Gin Fizz is drink that dates back to at least the 1800’s. It has the same ingredients as the Tom Collins, but is distinguished by the way it is prepared and served. There are a number of variations of this cocktail. The Silver Fizz has the addition of an Egg White, the Gold Fizz has an Egg Yolk, the Royal Fizz has a whole Egg, the French 75 substitutes the Soda Water for Champagne and the Ramos Gin Fizz is a whole lot of extra effort. This drink is an Official IBA Cocktail.
| 1.5 oz. | Gin |
| 1 oz. | Sweet Vermouth |
| .75 oz. | Lemon Juice |
| .5 oz. | Simple Syrup |
| 2 Dashes | Aromatic Bitters |
| To Top | Soda Water |
| Garnish | Lemon Twist |
The Gin Sling is a modern rendition of a very old drink. The original Slings were made from sugar, water, nutmeg and a spirit. The name “Sling” actually comes from the German word Schlingen, meaning “To Swallow”. The most famous Sling is the Singapore Sling.
| 2 oz. | Gin |
| 1 oz. | Lemon Juice |
| .5 oz. | Simple Syrup |
| .5 oz. | Egg White |
| 3 Dashes | Angostura Bitters |
The Gin Sour is a classic cocktail. It is essentially the less popular cousin of the Whiskey Sour.
| 2 oz. | Gin |
| 1 oz. | Lemon Juice |
| .5 oz. | Simple Syrup |
| 1 | Egg Yolk |
| To Top | Soda Water |
| Garnish | Lemon Twist |
| Garnish | Mint Sprig |
The Golden Fizz, like the Silver Fizz and Royal Fizz, is a variation of the Gin Fizz. The Gin Fizz contains no Egg, while the Golden Fizz has an Egg Yolk, the Silver Fizz has Egg White and the Royal Fizz has both.
| 1.5 oz. | Vodka (or Gin) |
| To Top | Grapefruit Juice |
| Garnish | Lime Wheel |
The Greyhound is a drink from the early 1900’s. It was originally made with Gin, but when Greyhound Bus Terminals started serving them, they used Vodka, and eventually that became more popular. A popular riff on this drink is the Salty Dog, made with as Salted Rim.
| 2 oz. | Bourbon (or Rye) |
| 1 oz. | Lemon Juice |
| .5 oz. | Simple Syrup |
| To Top | Soda Water |
| Garnish | Lemon Wheel |
| Garnish | Cocktail Cherry |
The naming of the John Collins and Tom Collins can be confusing. The John Collins used to be the name of the Gin variation, but was changed because of the use of Old Tom Gin. The name John Collins has recently been used to refer to the Whiskey variation.
| .5 oz. | Gin |
| .5 oz. | Vodka |
| .5 oz. | White Rum |
| .5 oz. | Blanco Tequila |
| .5 oz. | Triple Sec |
| .75 oz. | Simple Syrup |
| 1 oz. | Lemon Juice |
| To Top | Cola |
| Garnish | Lemon Wheel |
The Long Island Iced Tea is a dangerous drink that contains a whole slew of different Alcohols. It’s easy to drink despite being very boozy. It got its name because it looks like an Iced Tea and is from Long Island. Which “Long Island” is up for debate, however. Some claim it was invented by Robert “Rosebud” Butt in 1972 at the Oak Beach Inn in Long Island, New York, while others claim it was invented in the 1920’s by “Old Man Bishop” in Long Island, Tennessee. This is an Official IBA Cocktail.
| 1.5 oz. | Gin |
| 1 oz. | Apricot Brandy (or Applejack) |
| 1.5 oz. | Orange Juice |
The Paradise is the perfect cocktail for anyone with their mind on their money, and their money on their mind. When Snoop Dogg created the worlds largest Gin & Juice in 2018, he created a Paradise. This Cocktail also played a large part in the 1932 film, One Way Passage. This is an Official IBA Cocktail.
| 1.5 oz. | London Dry Gin |
| .5 oz. | Applejack (Apple Brandy) |
| .75 oz. | Lemon Juice |
| .25 oz. | Grenadine |
| .5 oz. | Egg White |
| Garnish | Brandied Cherry |
The Pink Lady (no relation to the White Lady) is a prohibition cocktail with a reputation of being a “girly” cocktail. The drink shares a striking resemblance to the Clover Club.
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