Queens Park Swizzle

Queens Parks Swizzle

Ingredients

2 oz.	Demerara Rum
1 oz.	Lime Juice
.75 oz.	Simple Syrup
10	Mint Leaves
4 Dashes	Angostura Bitter
Garnish	Mint Sprig

Directions

Combine the Mint Leaves and Simple Syrup in a Collins Glass
Muddle the Mint Leaves
Add the Rum, Lime Juice and 2 Dashes of Angostura Bitters to the Glass
Add Crushed Ice and Swizzle with a Swizzle Stick till combined
Top with more Crushed Ice
Garnish with 2 Dashes of Bitters over the top, a Mint Sprig and Straw.

The Queens Park Swizzle was invented at the Queens Park Hotel in Port of Spain, Trinidad in the early 1900’s. Another drink to come out of this Hotel was the Queens Park Super Cocktail.

March 17, 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

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

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

Jet Pilot

Ingredients

1 oz.	Overproof Dark Rum
.75 oz.	Overproof Demerara Rum
.75 oz.	Gold Rum
.75 oz.	Lime Juice
.5 oz.	Grapefruit Juice
.5 oz.	Falernum
.5 oz.	Cinnamon Syrup
1 Dash	Angostura Bitters
1 Dash	Absinthe
Garnish	Cocktail Cherry
Garnish	Mint Sprig

Directions

Combine the Ingredients in a Blender with Ice
Blend at high speed for 3 Seconds
Pour into a Rocks Glass
Top with Cracked Ice
Garnish with a Cocktail Cherry and Mint Sprig

The Jet Pilot is a riff on the Test Pilot that was invented at Luau, a bar in Beverly Hills, California in 1958.

February 10, 2023 0

Stone Fence

Ingredients

2 oz.	Whiskey (or Rum/Brandy)
2 Dashes	Angostura Bitters
To Top	Apple Cider
Garnish	Mint Sprig

Directions

Combine the Liquor and Bitters in a Collins Glass over Ice
Top with Apple Cider
Stir till Combined
Garnish with a Mint Sprig and Straw

The Stone Fence is a Fall Cocktail that combines Liquor and Cider. In North America, Cider normally refers to the non-alcoholic beverage, but everywhere else is implies alcohol. Use whatever version you like.

January 21, 2023 0

Sherry Cobbler

Ingredients

3 oz.	Amontillado Sherry
.25 oz.	Simple Syrup
1	Orange Wheel
Garnish	Orange Slice
Garnish	Mint Sprig

Directions

Combine the Ingredients (including the Orange Wheel) in a Cocktail Shaker with Ice
Shake for 15 Seconds
Double Strain into a Collins Glass over Cracked Ice
Garnish with an Orange Slice, Mint Sprig and Straw

The Sherry Cobbler is a Cocktail from the 1800’s. Cobblers are closely related to Juleps. There is not much more to say about this drink because it’s origins are unclear, but it is a pretty tasty drink.

January 20, 2023 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

Gin-Gin Mule

Ingredients

1.75 oz.	Gin
1 oz.	Simple Syrup
.5 oz.	Lime Juice
6	Mint Leaves
To Top	Ginger Beer
Garnish	Mint Sprig

Directions

Combine the Gin, Simple Syrup, Mint and Lime Juice in a Cocktail Shaker with Ice
Shake for 15 Seconds
Strain into a Collins Glass or Copper Mug over Ice
Top with Ginger Beer
Garnish with a Mint Sprig and Straw

The Gin-Gin Mule is a Minty twist on the London Mule. The drink was invented by Audrey Saunders at her bar, the Pegu Club, in New York City.

October 29, 2022 0

Mint Julep

Ingredients

2 oz.	Bourbon
.25 oz.	Simple Syrup (or Powdered Sugar and Water)
8	Mint Leaves
2 Dashes	Aromatic Bitters
Garnish	Mint Sprig

Directions

Combine the Mint Leaves and Simple Syrup in a Silver Cup
Muddle the Mint Leaves
Add the Bourbon and Ice
Stir till combined
Top with a dome of Crushed Ice
Garnish with the Bitters, a Mint Sprig and Straw

The Mint Julep originated in the 1700’s in the southern United States. Originally it was used as a medicine. Eventually, in 1900’s, the drink became synonymous with the Kentucky Derby. This is an Official IBA Cocktail.

October 2, 2022 0