Cocktail Crafting for Casuals
| 2 oz. | Canadian Rye Whiskey |
| .25 oz. | Fernet-Branca |
| .25 oz. | Simple Syrup |
| 2 Dashes | Angostura Bitter |
| Garnish | Orange Peel |
The oldest records we have of the Toronto are from 1922. It is unclear if the drink originated in Toronto, or is just named such because it specifies Canadian Whiskey.
| 1.5 oz. | Gin |
| 1.5 oz. | Sweet Vermouth |
| 1 Barspoon | Fernet-Branca |
| Garnish | Orange Peel |
The Hankey Panky was invented in the early 1900’s by Ada Coleman at Savoy Hotel in London, England. It was supposedly made for and named by actor Sir Charles Hawtrey after he shouted “By Jove! That is the real hanky-panky!” The drink is very similar to the Martinez. This is an Official IBA Cocktail.
| 1.5 oz. | Rye Whiskey |
| 1.5 oz. | Coffee Liqueur |
| Garnish | Orange Peel |
The Cold Fashioned is obviously a riff on the Old Fashioned. The name is just taking the “C” from coffee and adding it to “Old Fashioned.”
| 2.25 oz. | Gin |
| .5 oz. | Dry Vermouth |
| .25 oz. | Maraschino Liqueur |
| 2 Dashes | Orange Bitters |
| Rinse | Absinth |
| Garnish | Orange Peel |
| Garnish | 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.
| 2.5 oz. | Gin |
| .5 oz. | Sherry |
| 2 Dashes | Orange Bitters |
| Garnish | Orange Peel |
The Tuxedo is a riff on the Martini and the precursor to the much more famous Tuxedo No. 2. It was probably invented at the Waldorf-Astoria hotel in New York City and named after Tuxedo Park, an elite upstate community.
| 1 Part | Chilled Orange Juice |
| 1 Part | Chilled Champagne |
| Garnish | Orange Twist |
The Mimosa, originally named Champagne Orange, is a riff on the Buck’s Fizz. This famous brunch cocktail is thought to have been invented by Frank Meier in Paris, France. This is an Official IBA Cocktail.
| 2 oz. | Bourbon (or Rye) |
| 1 | Sugar Cube (or Teaspoon of Sugar) |
| 3 Dashes | Angostura Bitters |
| 1 Teaspoon | Water |
| Garnish | Orange Peel |
The Old Fashioned was among the first cocktails. It is thought that the term “cocktail” was actually first used in 1806 in reference to this drink. Despite this, the drink didn’t get its name until the 1880’s because this was an old way of making cocktails. This is an Official IBA Cocktail.
| 2 oz. | Cognac (Brandy) |
| .75 oz. | Triple Sec |
| .75 oz. | Lemon Juice |
| Rim | White Sugar |
| Garnish | Orange Peel |
The Sidecar is named after the motorcycle attachment. It was invented sometime after World War I. It’s origin is unclear but there are two main theories as two where it came from. One from the Ritz Hotel in Paris, France, and the other by Pat MacGarry at the Buck’s Club in London, England. This is an Official IBA Cocktail.
| 2 oz. | Bourbon (or Rye) |
| .5 oz. | Coffee Liqueur |
| 2 Dashes | Orange Bitters |
| Garnish | Orange Peel |
The Revolver is a Coffee Liqueur riff on the Manhattan. It was created by Jon Santer at Bruno’s, a bar in San Francisco, California. The original was made with Rye Whiskey, but since its creation, Bourbon has become more commonly used.
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