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Mojito

Mojito

Ingredients

2 oz.White Rum
1 oz.Lime Juice
.75 oz.Simple Syrup
8Mint Leaves
To TopSoda Water
GarnishLime Wheel
GarnishMint Sprig

Directions

  • Muddle the Mint Leaves on the bottom of a Collins Glass
  • Combine the Rum, Simple Syrup and Lime Juice in the Collins Glass over Ice
  • Top with Soda Water
  • Stir till combined
  • Garnish with a Lime Wheel, Mint Sprig and Straw

The Mojito is a evolution of an old 1500’s Cuban cocktail named El Draque. The modern version of the drink first appeared in the early 1900’s. This is an Official IBA Cocktail.

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Old Cuban

Old Cuban

Ingredients

1.5 oz.Dark Rum
.75 oz.Lime Juice
1 oz.Simple Syrup
6Mint Leaves
2 DashesAngostura Bitters
To TopChilled Champagne (Sparkling Wine)
GarnishMint Sprig

Directions

  • Combine the Rum, Lime Juice, Mint, Simple Syrup and Bitters in a Cocktail Shaker with Ice
  • Shake for 15 seconds
  • Double Strain into a Champagne Coupe
  • Top with Champagne
  • Garnish with a Mint Sprig

The Old Cuban was invented in 2001 by legendary bartender, Audrey Saunders, while she worked at a restaurant named Beacon in New York City. This is an Official IBA Cocktail.

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South Side

South Side

Ingredients

2 oz.Gin
1 oz.Lemon Juice
.5 oz.Simple Syrup
7Mint Leaves

Directions

  • Combine Gin, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup and 6 Mint Leaves in a Cocktail Shaker with Ice
  • Shake for 15 seconds
  • Double Strain into a Cocktail Glass or Coupe
  • Garnish with a Mint Leaf

The South Side, or Southside, was either invented in and named after the Southside Sportsman’s Club of Long Island, New York or the South Side district of Chicago, Illinois where it was thought to have been Al Capone’s drink of choice. This is an Official IBA Cocktail.

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Suffering Bastard (Including Trader Vic’s)

Suffering Bastard

Ingredients

1 oz.Brandy (or Bourbon)
1 oz.London Dry Gin
.5 oz.Lime Juice
2 DashesAngostura Bitters
To TopGinger Beer
GarnishMint Sprig

Directions

  • Combine the Liquor, Lime Juice and Bitters in a Cocktail Shaker with Ice
  • Shake for 15 seconds
  • Strain into a Collins Glass over Ice
  • Top with Ginger Beer
  • Stir till combined
  • Garnish with a Mint Sprig and Straw

The Suffering Bastard is a mule that was supposedly invented in 1942 by Joe Scialom at the Shepard’s Hotel in Cairo, Egypt. It was said to be made as a hangover cure for soldiers during World War II. This is an Official IBA Cocktail. The Trader Vic’s version of this drink has more of a tiki vibe with Rum and Orgeat and is served in a special Suffering Bastard Tiki Mug.

Trader Vic’s Suffering Bastard

Ingredients

2 oz.Dark Rum
1 oz.Light Rum
1 oz.Lime Juice
.25 oz.Curaçao (Orange Liqueur)
.25 oz.Orgeat
.25 oz.Rock Candy Syrup (or Simple Syrup)
GarnishMint Sprig
GarnishLime Wedge
GarnishCucumber Spear

Directions

  • Combine the Ingredients in a Cocktail Shaker with Ice
  • Shake for 15 seconds
  • Strain into a Suffering Bastard Mug or Rocks Glass over Ice
  • Garnish with a Mint Sprig, Lime Wedge, Cucumber Spear and Straw
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