Aviation

Ingredients

2 oz.	Gin
.5	Maraschino Liqueur
.5	Crème de Violette
.75 oz.	Lemon Juice
Garnish	Brandied Cherry

Directions

Combine the Ingredients in a Cocktail Shaker with Ice
Shake for 15 seconds
Double Strain into a Cocktail Glass
Garnish with a Brandied Cherry

The Aviation was created in the early 1900’s. It was forgotten about for a long time because Crème de Violette became almost impossible to find. In 2007, this drink made a comeback after Austria began exporting Crème de Violette to the United States. This an Official IBA Cocktail.

April 5, 2023 0

Russian Spring Punch

Ingredients

1.5 oz.	Vodka
1 oz.	Raspberry Liqueur (or Crème de Cassis)
.75 oz.	Lemon Juice
.5 oz.	Simple Syrup
To Top	Champagne (Sparkling Wine)
Garnish	Raspberries

Directions

Combine the Vodka, Liqueur, Lemon Juice and Simple Syrup in a Cocktail Shaker with Ice
Shake for 15 seconds
Pour into a Highball Glass over Ice
Top with Champagne
Garnish with Raspberries and a Straw

The Russian Spring Punch was invented in the 1980’s by Dick Bradsell in London, England. He apparently made it for his friends at a cocktail party while trying to minimize the cost. It’s name comes from Vodka which is usually associated with Russia and the Tom Collins, which is considered a spring cocktail. This is an Official IBA Cocktail.

April 4, 2023 0

KIR

Ingredients

.25 oz.	Crème de Cassis
To Top	White Wine

Directions

Pour the Crème de Cassis in a Wine Glass
Top with White Wine

The KIR was invented in the 1800’s and used to called Blac-Cassis. It was renamed after Félix Kir, who was the major of Dijon, France. I don’t know who the name is usually spelled in all capitol letters though. If you use Champagne it is a KIR Royal. This is an Official IBA Cocktail.

April 3, 2023 0

Hanky Panky

Ingredients

1.5 oz.	Gin
1.5 oz.	Sweet Vermouth
1 Barspoon	Fernet-Branca
Garnish	Orange Peel

Directions

Combine the Ingredients in a Mixing Glass with Ice
Stir for 15 seconds
Strain into a Cocktail Glass or Coupe
Garnish with an Orange Peel

The Hankey Panky was invented in the early 1900’s by Ada Coleman at Savoy Hotel in London, England. It was supposedly made for and named by actor Sir Charles Hawtrey after he shouted “By Jove! That is the real hanky-panky!” The drink is very similar to the Martinez. This is an Official IBA Cocktail.

March 2, 2023 0

Fernandito

Ingredients

1.5 oz.	Fernet-Branca
To Top	Cola

Directions

Pour the Fernet-Branco in a Highball Glass over Ice
Top with Cola
Stir till Combined
Add a Straw

The Fernandito, or Fernet con Coca, is a two ingredient cocktail that was thought to have been invented in the 1980’s in Argentina. This is an IBA Official Cocktail.

February 28, 2023 0

Canchànchara

Ingredients

1.5 oz.	White Rum
1 oz.	Lime Juice
.5 oz.	Honey Syrup
1 Splash	Soda Water
Garnish	Lime Wedge

Directions

Combine the Rum, Lime Juice and Honey in a Cocktail Shaker with Ice
Shake for 15 Seconds
Double Strain into Rocks Glass over Ice
Top with Soda Water
Garnish with a Lime Wedge

The Canchànchara is an old Cuban cocktail that is somewhat similar to the Margarita or Daiquiri. This is an Official IBA Cocktail.

February 27, 2023 0

Illegal

Ingredients

1 oz.	Mezcal
.5 oz.	Overproof White Rum
1 Barspoon	Maraschino Liqueur
.5 oz.	Falernum
.5 oz.	Simple Syrup
.75 oz.	Lime Juice
2 Drops	Egg White

Directions

Combine the Ingredients in a Cocktail Shaker
Dry Shake for 15 Seconds
Add Ice to the Cocktail Shaker
Wet Shake for 15 Seconds
Double Strain into a Cocktail Glass, Coupe or Terra Cotta Mug

The origins of the Illegal are a complete mystery. Nothing about this drink is against the law, but maybe it’s a reference to Prohibition, I don’t know. This is an Official IBA Cocktail.

February 22, 2023 0

Zombie

Ingredients

1.5 oz.	Dark Rum
1.5 oz.	Gold Rum
1 oz.	151-Proof Rum
1 Dash	Pernod (or Herbsaint/Absinthe)
.75 oz.	Lime Juice
.25 oz.	Cinnamon Syrup
.25 oz.	Grapefruit Juice
.5 oz.	Falernum
1 Barspoon	Grenadine
1 Dash	Angostura Bitters
Garnish	Mint Sprig

Directions

Combine the Ingredients in a Cocktail Shaker with Ice
Shake for 15 Seconds
Pour into a Zombie or a Highball Glass
Garnish with a Mint Sprig and Straw

The Zombie was invented by Donn Beach in the 1930’s for a man who wanted something to get him through a business meeting. Apparently the man came back a couple days later complaining it made him feel like a Zombie, thus the name. The drink even has it’s own glass, which is just a skull cup. This is an Official IBA Cocktail.

February 17, 2023 0

French Martini

Ingredients

2 oz.	Vodka
.75 oz.	Chambord (or Crème de Cassis)
1 oz.	Pineapple Juice
Garnish	Raspberry

Directions

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

The French Martini was invented in the late 1980’s and, like the Appletini, was one of the first fruity fake Martini‘s that were popular in the 90’s. The “French” part of the name refers to the fact that Chambord is a French Liqueur. Chambord was used originally, but now bars are more likely to use Crème de Cassis. This is an Official IBA Cocktail.

February 9, 2023 0

French Connection

Ingredients

1.5 oz.	Cognac (Brandy)
.5 oz.	Amaretto

Directions

Combine the Ingredients in a Rocks Glass with Ice
Stir till Combined

The French Connection’s origins are unknown, but was created sometime in the 1970’s. It is similar to the Godfather, which uses Whiskey instead of Cognac. Like the Godfather, the French Connection is named after a film of the same name. This is an Official IBA Cocktail.

January 28, 2023 0