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

Star Boy

Ingredients

1.5 oz.	Vodka
.75 oz.	Elderflower Liqueur
.5 oz.	Lemon Juice
.5 oz.	Simple Syrup
4	Starfruit Slices
2	Sage Leaves

Directions

Combine the Alcohol, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Sage and 3 Starfruit Slices in a Cocktail Shaker with Ice
Shake for 15 seconds
Double Strain into a Cocktail Glass or Coupe
Garnish with a Starfruit Slice

I had a Starfruit and wanted to make a cocktail with it. As you could probably guess, there are not many out there. I did come across this one by Laura Lee on her website. It turned out to taste pretty good, so I’m posting it here. She named it after The Weeknd (Ft. Daft Punk) song “Starboy.”

March 23, 2023 0

London Calling

Ingredients

2 oz.	Gin
.75 oz.	Sherry
.5 oz.	Lemon Juice
.25 oz.	Simple Syrup
2 Dashes	Orange Bitters
Garnish	Grapefruit Peel

Directions

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

The London Calling is a cocktail invented in 2002 by Chris Jepson at the Milk & Honey in London, England. The name is perhaps a reference to The Clash song of the same name.

March 16, 2023 0

South Sea Dipper

Ingredients

1 oz.	White Rum
.5 oz.	Dark Rum
.5 oz.	Rhum Agricole
.75 oz.	Lemon Juice
.75 oz.	Pineapple Juice
.75 oz.	Passion Fruit Puree (or Liqueur)
.25 oz.	Simple Syrup
1 Dash	Angostura Bitters
To Top	Port Wine
Garnish	Mint Sprig

Directions

Combine the Liquor, Fruit Juice, Passion Fruit, Simple Syrup and Bitters in a Cocktail Shaker with Ice
Shake for 15 Seconds
Strain into a Rocks Glass over Cracked Ice
Float the Port on Top
Garnish with a Mint Sprig

The South Sea Dipper is another Trader Vic Cocktail, although it is one of his lesser known ones. It’s Wine Float makes it look sort of like the New York Sour.

February 23, 2023 0

Saturn

Ingredients

1.5 oz.	Gin
.5 oz.	Lemon Juice
.25 oz.	Passion Fruit Puree
.5 oz.	Orgeat
.25 oz.	Falernum
Garnish	Cocktail Cherry
Garnish	Lemon Peel (Cut in a Loop)

Directions

Combine the Ingredients in a Blender
Blend till Combined
Pour in a Rocks Glass
Garnish with a Skewered Lemon Peel with Cocktail Cherry in the Center

The Saturn was invented in 1967 by J. “Popo” Galsini for the International Bartenders Association World Championship. It was originally named the “X-15” after the rocket plane, but when one crashed and killed it’s pilot, it was renamed into the Saturn. The cool Garnish was designed to look like the planet Saturn with it’s ring.

February 15, 2023 0

Fog Cutter

Ingredients

1.5 oz.	Light Rum
1 oz.	Cognac (Brandy)
.5 oz.	Gin
2 oz.	Lemon Juice
1 oz.	Orange Juice
.75 Cup	Orgeat
.5 oz.	Sherry
Garnish	Mint Sprig

Directions

Combine the Liquor, Fruit Juice and Orgeat in a Cocktail Shaker with Ice
Shake for 15 Seconds
Strain into a Collins Glass over Cracked Ice
Float Sherry over the Top
Garnish with a Mint Sprig

The Fog Cutter was invented by Victor Bergeron (Trader Vic) in the 1940’s. Like the Painkiller and Corpse Reviver No. 2, it was invented as a hangover cure. It is supposed to cut through the haze of the morning after heavy drinking.

February 12, 2023 0

Corpse Reviver No. 2

Ingredients

.75 oz.	London Dry Gin
.75 oz.	Triple Sec
.75 oz.	Lillet Blanc
.75 oz.	Lemon Juice
To Rinse	Absinthe

Directions

Rinse a Cocktail Glass or Coupe with Absinthe then set aside
Combine the ingredients in a Cocktail Shaker with Ice
Shake for 15 Seconds
Double Strain into the Absinthe Rinsed Glass

The Corpse Reviver No. 2 is the sequel drink to the less popular Corpse Reviver No. 1. The two drinks are very different but were invented with the same purpose in mind. They get their names from the idea that they are suppose to be hangover cures. This is an Official IBA Cocktail.

January 27, 2023 0

Penicillin

Ingredients

2 oz.	Blended Scotch
.75 oz.	Lemon Juice
.75 oz.	Honey Ginger Syrup
.25 oz.	Single Malt Scotch
Garnish	Candied Ginger

Directions

Combine the Blended Scotch, Lemon Juice and Syrup in a Cocktail Shaker with Ice
Shake for 15 Seconds
Double Strain into a Rocks Glass over Ice
Float the Single Malt Scotch over the Top
Garnish with a piece of Candied Ginger

The Penicillin is a Ginger riff on the Gold Rush. Like the Gold Rush, it was created in the 2000’s at the Milk & Honey bar in New York City. This is an Official IBA Cocktail.

January 22, 2023 0

Hot Toddy

Ingredients

2 oz.	Whiskey
.25 oz.	Lemon Juice
2 Teaspoons	Brown Sugar (or Honey Syrup)
To Top	Hot Water
Garnish	Lemon Wheel
Garnish	4 Cloves

Directions

Stick the Cloves in a Lemon Wheel
Combine the Sugar, Lemon Juice, and Whiskey in a Mug
Top with Hot Water
Stir till Combined
Garnish with the Lemon Wheel and Cloves

The Hot Toddy is an old drink from the 1700’s. It was first used for a variety on medicinal purposes, such as colds and sore throats. Any kind of Whiskey can be used, but if Scotch is used, it becomes closer to a Whiskey Skin.

November 27, 2022 0