Rum Swizzle

Rum Swizzle

Ingredients

1 oz.Dark Rum
1 ozGold Rum
2 oz.Orange Juice
2 oz.Pineapple Juice
.75 oz.Grenadine
2 DashesAngostura Bitters
GarnishOrange Slice
GarnishCocktail Cherry

Directions

  • Combine the Ingredients in a Rocks Glass over Crushed Ice
  • Swizzle with a Swizzle Stick until combined
  • Garnish with an Orange Slice and Cocktail Cherry

The Rum Swizzle, or the Bermuda Rum Swizzle, is the national drink of Bermuda. It is thought to have been invented in the 1800’s at Swizzle Inn in Hamilton, Bermuda. Swizzle Inn is the oldest bar in Bermuda and is the birthplace of Swizzle cocktails.

Hurricane

Hurricane

Ingredients

2 oz.Light Rum
2 oz.Dark Rum
.5 oz.Passionfruit Puree
1 oz.Lime Juice
1 oz.Orange Juice
.5 oz.Simple Syrup
1 BarspoonGrenadine
GarnishOrange Slice
GarnishCocktail Cherry

Directions

  • Combine the Ingredients in a Cocktail Shaker with Ice
  • Shake for 15 Seconds
  • Double Strain into a Hurricane Glass over Cracked Ice
  • Garnish with an Orange Slice, Cocktail Cherry and Straw

The Hurricane was invented in the 1940’s at Pat O’Brien’s in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Hurricane is an iconic tropical drink that even had it own Glass named after it.

Sherry Cobbler

Sherry Cobbler

Ingredients

3 oz.Amontillado Sherry
.25 oz.Simple Syrup
1Orange Wheel
GarnishOrange Slice
GarnishMint 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.

Jungle Bird

Jungle Bird

Ingredients

1.5 oz.Dark Rum
.75 oz.Campari
1.5 oz.Pineapple Juice
.5 oz.Lime Juice
.5 oz.Simple Syrup
GarnishOrange Wheel (or Pineapple Wedge)
GarnishCocktail Cherry

Directions

  • Combine the Ingredients in a Cocktail Shaker with Ice
  • Shake for 15 seconds
  • Double Strain into a Rocks Glass over Ice
  • Garnish with a Cocktail Cherry and Orange Wheel or Pineapple Wedge

The Jungle Bird was invented in Malaysia in the 1970’s. The tropical drink didn’t become popular around the world until the late 80’s.

Screwdriver

Screwdriver

Ingredients

2 oz.Vodka
To TopOrange Juice
GarnishOrange Slice

Directions

  • Pour the Vodka into a Highball Glass over Ice
  • Top with Orange Juice
  • Stir till combined
  • Garnish with an Orange Slice and Straw

The Screwdriver, or in the U.K. “Vodka and Orange,” is a very simple cocktail. It was invented by Americans fighting overseas in Turkey during World War II. A popular theory as to how it got its name is because soldiers lacking spoons used screwdrivers to stir their drink.

Sex on the Beach

Sex on the Beach

Ingredients

1.5 oz.Vodka
1 ozPeach Schnapps
2 oz.Orange Juice
2 oz.Cranberry Juice
GarnishOrange Slice

Directions

  • Combine the Alcohol and Orange Juice in a Highball Glass over Ice
  • Stir till combined
  • Top with Cranberry Juice and let it float to the bottom
  • Garnish with an Orange Slice and Straw

The Sex on the Beach was probably invented sometime prior to 1982. It is essentially a combination of a Fuzzy Navel and Cape Codder. This is an Official IBA Cocktail.

Tequila Sunrise

Tequila Sunrise

Ingredients

2 oz.Tequila
4 oz.Orange Juice
.25 oz.Grenadine
GarnishOrange Wheel
GarnishCocktail Cherry

Directions

  • Combine the Tequila and Orange Juice in a Highball Glass over Ice
  • Stir till combined
  • Top with Grenadine and let it float to the bottom
  • Garnish with an Orange Wheel, Cocktail Cherry and Straw

The Tequila Sunrise was invented in the early 1970’s by Bobby Lozoff and Billy Rice at the Trident Bar in Sausalinto, California. A member of the Rolling Stones tried it at a party in 1972 and started ordering it at bars across their tour, popularizing the drink. The tour was later known as the “Cocaine and Tequila Sunrise Tour.” In 1973, the Eagles wrote the song “Tequila Sunrise” in reference to the cocktail. This is an Official IBA Cocktail.

Whiskey Sour

Whiskey Sour

Ingredients

2 oz.Bourbon (or Rye)
.75 oz.Lemon Juice
.5 oz.Simple Syrup
GarnishOrange Slice
GarnishCocktail Cherry

Directions

  • Combine the Ingredients in a Cocktail Shaker with Ice
  • Shake for 15 seconds
  • Double Strain into a Rocks Glass over Ice
  • Garnish with an Orange Slice and Cocktail Cherry

The Whiskey Sour is an old cocktail originating sometime around the mid-1800’s. Not much else is known about origin of this sour. If you add Egg White, the drink becomes a Boston Sour. This is an Official IBA Cocktail.

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