Cocktail Crafting for Casuals
| .25 oz. | Raspberry Liqueur |
| To Top | Chilled Champagne (Sparkling Wine) |
| Garnish | Lemon Twist (or Raspberries) |
The KIR Imperial is a riff on the KIR Royal, which itself is a riff on the KIR. The KIR Imperial uses Raspberry Liqueur, while the KIR Royal uses Crème de Cassis.
| 1.5 oz. | Vodka |
| 1 oz. | Raspberry Liqueur (or Crème de Cassis) |
| .75 oz. | Lemon Juice |
| .5 oz. | Simple Syrup |
| To Top | Champagne (Sparkling Wine) |
| Garnish | Raspberries |
The Russian Spring Punch was invented in the 1980’s by Dick Bradsell in London, England. He apparently made it for his friends at a cocktail party while trying to minimize the cost. It’s name comes from Vodka which is usually associated with Russia and the Tom Collins, which is considered a spring cocktail. This is an Official IBA Cocktail.
| .25 oz. | Crème de Cassis |
| To Top | White Wine |
The KIR was invented in the 1800’s and used to called Blac-Cassis. It was renamed after Félix Kir, who was the major of Dijon, France. I don’t know who the name is usually spelled in all capitol letters though. If you use Champagne it is a KIR Royal. This is an Official IBA Cocktail.
| .25 oz. | Crème de Cassis |
| To Top | Chilled Champagne (Sparkling Wine) |
| Garnish | Lemon Twist (or Raspberries) |
The KIR Royal is a riff on the KIR. The KIR uses White Wine, while the KIR Royal uses Champagne. There is also the KIR Imperial that uses Raspberry Liqueur instead of Crème de Cassis.
| 2 oz. | Vodka |
| .75 oz. | Chambord (or Crème de Cassis) |
| 1 oz. | Pineapple Juice |
| Garnish | Raspberry |
The French Martini was invented in the late 1980’s and, like the Appletini, was one of the first fruity fake Martini‘s that were popular in the 90’s. The “French” part of the name refers to the fact that Chambord is a French Liqueur. Chambord was used originally, but now bars are more likely to use Crème de Cassis. This is an Official IBA Cocktail.
| 2 oz. | Rye Whiskey (or Bourbon) |
| 1 oz. | Grapefruit Juice |
| .5 oz. | Raspberry Syrup |
| Garnish | Grapefruit Twist (or Raspberries) |
The Blinker is a riff on the Whiskey Sour that was created in the 1930’s. Its original incarnation was made with Grenadine. Later on, it was discovered that Raspberry Syrup created an overall tastier and better balanced drink.
| 2 oz. | Gin |
| .5 oz. | Lemon Juice |
| .75 oz. | Raspberry Syrup |
| .5 oz. | Egg White |
| Garnish | Raspberries |
The Clover Club was created in the late 1800’s at the Bellevue-Stratford Hotel in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The look of the drink is very similar to the Pink Lady. This is an Official IBA Cocktail.
| 2 oz. | Gold Rum |
| .75 oz. | Lime Juice |
| .75 oz. | Raspberry Syrup |
| .75 oz. | Orange Curaçao |
| Garnish | Lime Wheel |
| Garnish | Berries |
The Knickerbockers origins are a mystery. It used to be assumed that it was invented at the Knickerbocker Hotel in New York City, but the drink first appeared in the mid 1800’s, and the hotel was build in 1906. In the 1800’s, the term “Knickerbocker” meant a New Yorker with Dutch ancestry, so it is still assumed that the drink was invented in New York.
| 1 Part | Chilled Grapefruit Juice |
| 1 Part | Chilled Champagne (Sparkling Wine) |
| Garnish | Raspberries |
The Megmosa is just a Grapefruit riff on the Mimosa. According to Urban Dictionary, it was created by a person named M. Sheppard. It is also apparently popular on the U.S. East Coast.
| 2 Scoops | Sherbet (Any Flavor) |
| To Top | Chilled Champagne (Sparkling Wine) |
| Garnish | Fresh Fruit |
The Sherbet Mimosa is essentially a dessert version of the Mimosa. If you are lactose intolerant, you can substitute the Sherbet for Sorbet, or if you want something more creamy, you can make it a float with Ice Cream instead.
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