Espresso Martini

Ingredients

1.5 oz.	Vodka
.5 oz.	Coffee Liqueur
1.5 oz.	Chilled Espresso (or Cold Brew)
.25 oz.	Simple Syrup (Optional)
Garnish	Coffee Beans

Directions

Combine the ingredients in a Cocktail Shaker with Ice
Shake for 15 Seconds
Strain into a Cocktail Glass
Garnish with 3 Coffee Beans

The Espresso Martini is a “Martini” in name only. It was invented sometime in the 80’s. Dick Bradsell claims to have invented the drink at Fred’s Club in London, England. He says he made it for a young lady who asked for a cocktail that would “Wake me up, then fuck me up.” This is an Official IBA Cocktail.

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Fireman’s Sour

Ingredients

2 oz.	White Rum
1 oz.	Lime Juice
.5 oz.	Grenadine
.5 oz.	Egg White
Garnish	Orange Slice
Garnish	Cocktail Cherry

Directions

Combine the Ingredients in a Cocktail Shaker
Dry Shake vigorously for 30 Seconds
Add Ice to the Shaker
Wet Shake for 15 Seconds
Double Strain into a Rocks Glass over Ice
Garnish with an Orange Slice and Cocktail Cherry

The Fireman’s Sour was invented in the early 1900’s. It possibly got its name from the fiery red color of the drink.

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Flirtini

Ingredients

.5 oz.	Vodka
.5 oz.	Triple Sec
1 oz.	Pineapple Juice
To Top	Chilled Champagne (Sparkling Wine)
Garnish	Pineapple Wedge
Garnish	Cocktail Cherry

Directions

Combine the Vodka, Triple Sec and Pineapple Juice in a Mixing Glass with Ice
Stir for 3o Seconds
Strain into a Cocktail Glass
Top with Champagne
Stir till Combined
Garnish with a Pineapple Wedge and Cocktail Cherry

The Flirtini is a Cocktail with both Champagne and Liquor like the French 75 and Old Cuban. It supposedly gets its name from being a very Romantic and Flirtatious Cocktail.

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French 75

Ingredients

1 oz.	Gin
.5 oz.	Lemon Juice
.5 oz.	Simple Syrup
To Top	Chilled Champagne (Sparkling Wine)
Garnish	Lemon Twist

Directions

Combine the Gin, Lemon Juice and Simple Syrup in a Cocktail Shaker with Ice
Shake for 15 Seconds
Double Strain into a Champagne Flute
Top with Champagne
Stir till Combined
Garnish with a Lemon Twist

The French 75 is named after a field gun from World War 1. It is thought to have been originally created in the 1920’s, but some believe it was created in 1915 at a bar in Paris, France. It has since inspired a couple of spin-off drinks in the French 76, which uses Vodka, and the French 77, which uses Elderflower Liqueur. This is an Official IBA Cocktail.

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French 76

Ingredients

1 oz.	Vodka
.5 oz.	Lemon Juice
.5 oz.	Simple Syrup
To Top	Chilled Champagne (Sparkling Wine)
Garnish	Cocktail Cherry

Directions

Combine the Vodka, Lemon Juice and Simple Syrup in a Cocktail Shaker with Ice
Shake for 15 Seconds
Double Strain into a Champagne Flute
Top with Champagne
Stir till Combined
Garnish with a Cocktail Cherry

The French 76, like the French 77, is a variation of the French 75. The main difference is the the French 75 is made using Gin, while this drink uses Vodka as its base liquor.

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French 77

Ingredients

1 oz.	Elderflower Liqueur
.25 oz.	Lemon Juice
To Top	Chilled Champagne (Sparkling Wine)
Garnish	Lemon Twist

Directions

Combine the Elderflower Liqueur and Lemon Juice in a Cocktail Shaker with Ice
Shake for 15 Seconds
Double Strain into a Champagne Flute
Top with Champagne
Stir till Combined
Garnish with a Lemon Twist

Like the French 76, the French 77, is a variation of the French 75. Unlike the French 76, however, the drink had to be rebalanced because it substitutes a Liquor for a Liqueur. There is no Simple Syrup in this because sweetness comes from the Elderflower Liqueur.

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Frosé

Ingredients

1 Bottle	Rosé
1 Cup	Strawberries
.5 oz.	Simple Syrup
1-2 oz.	Vodka (Optional)
1 Barspoon	Grenadine
3 Tablespoons	Water

Directions

Freeze the Wine (You can do this in an Ice Cube Tray or in a Shallow Container)
Combine the Frozen Wine and the other Ingredients in a Blender
Blend until Slushy (You may need to add more water)
Pour into some Champagne Coupes or Wine Glasses
Garnish with a Strawberry

Frosé or Frozen Rosé is a Wine Slushy. It may not be the classiest wine drink, but it sure is tasty and refreshing on a Hot Summer Day. This recipe can make around 6 Drinks, depending on how big you make them.

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Homemade Fruit Syrups

Ingredients

2 Parts	White Sugar
1 Part	Fruit
1 Part	Water
1 Splash	Vodka

Directions

Combine the Sugar and Water in a Cooking Pot over Medium Heat
Add the Fruit to the Pot
Muddle the Fruit to release the Juices
Heat until almost Boiling while constantly Stirring
Double Strain into a Glass Jar or Bottle once the Sugar is dissolved
Add the Vodka and Shake

Fruit Simple Syrups are used in a variety of Cocktails like Raspberry Syrup in the Clover Club. You can also use them on your Waffles and Pancakes. You can use fresh or frozen fruit, but Fresh is almost always best. The splash of Vodka is used to help extend the Shelf Life.

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Gin and Tonic

Gin and tonic

Ingredients

1 Part	Gin
2 Parts	Tonic Water
Garnish	Lime Wedge

Directions

Pour the Gin into a Highball Glass over Ice
Top with Tonic Water
Stir till Combined
Garnish with a Lime Wedge

The Gin and Tonic or G and T is a classic two ingredient Cocktail. It was invented in India by the East India Company to help prevent Malaria.

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Gin Fizz

Ingredients

2 oz.	Dry Gin
1 oz.	Lemon Juice
.75 oz.	Simple Syrup
To Top	Soda Water
Garnish	Lemon Wedge

Directions

Combine Gin, Lemon Juice and Simple Syrup in a Cocktail Shaker with Ice
Shake for 15 Seconds
Double Strain into a Rocks Glass
Top with Soda Water
Garnish with a Lemon Wedge

The Gin Fizz is drink that dates back to at least the 1800’s. It has the same ingredients as the Tom Collins, but is distinguished by the way it is prepared and served. There are a number of variations of this cocktail. The Silver Fizz has the addition of an Egg White, the Gold Fizz has an Egg Yolk, the Royal Fizz has a whole Egg, the French 75 substitutes the Soda Water for Champagne and the Ramos Gin Fizz is a whole lot of extra effort. This drink is an Official IBA Cocktail.

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