Tag: Maraschino Liqueur

Aviation

Aviation

Ingredients

2 oz.Gin
.5Maraschino Liqueur
.5Crème 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.

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Illegal

Illegal

Ingredients

1 oz.Mezcal
.5 oz.Overproof White Rum
1 BarspoonMaraschino Liqueur
.5 oz.Falernum
.5 oz.Simple Syrup
.75 oz.Lime Juice
2 DropsEgg 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.

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Improved Whiskey Cocktail

Improved Whiskey Cocktail

Ingredients

2 oz.Bourbon (or Rye)
1 BarspoonMaraschino Liqueur
1 DashAbsinthe
.25 oz.Simple Syrup
3 DashAngostura Bitters
1 DashPeychaud’s Bitters
GarnishLemon Peel

Directions

  • Combine the Ingredients in a Mixing Glass with Ice
  • Stir for 30 Seconds
  • Strain into a Rocks Glass over Ice
  • Garnish with a Lemon Peel

The Improved Whiskey Cocktail was invented sometime in the 1800’s and was supposed to be an “improvement” to the Old Fashioned. This isn’t the only “improved” Cocktail as there is also the Improved Gin Cocktail and the Improved Brandy Cocktail.

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Tuxedo No. 2

Tuxedo No. 2

Ingredients

2.25 oz.Gin
.5 oz.Dry Vermouth
.25 oz.Maraschino Liqueur
2 DashesOrange Bitters
RinseAbsinth
GarnishOrange Peel
GarnishBrandied Cherry

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 an Orange Peel and Brandied Cherry

The Tuxedo No. 2 is a Martini variation and sequel to the Tuxedo, however, it is similar to the Turf Club. Like the original, it is also named after Tuxedo Park, an elite community in upstate New York. This is an Official IBA Cocktail.

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Prince of Wales

Prince of wales

Ingredients

1.5 oz.Rye Whiskey
1 BarspoonMaraschino Liqueur
1Pineapple Chunk
(or .5 oz. Pineapple Juice)
.25 oz.Simple Syrup
2 DashesAngostura Bitters
To TopChilled Champagne
(Sparkling Wine)
GarnishLemon Slice

Directions

  • Combine the Whiskey, Maraschino Liqueur, Simple Syrup, Pineapple and Bitters in a Cocktail Shaker with Ice
  • Shake for 15 seconds
  • Double Strain into a Cocktail Glass or Coupe
  • Top with Champagne
  • Garnish with a Lemon Slice

The Price of Wales is a riff of the Improved Whiskey Cocktail. It was invented by King Edward VII in the early 1900’s. At the time, he was just the “Prince of Wales,” thus the name of the drink.

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