Zombie

Ingredients

1.5 oz.	Dark Rum
1.5 oz.	Gold Rum
1 oz.	151-Proof Rum
1 Dash	Pernod (or Herbsaint/Absinthe)
.75 oz.	Lime Juice
.25 oz.	Cinnamon Syrup
.25 oz.	Grapefruit Juice
.5 oz.	Falernum
1 Barspoon	Grenadine
1 Dash	Angostura Bitters
Garnish	Mint Sprig

Directions

Combine the Ingredients in a Cocktail Shaker with Ice
Shake for 15 Seconds
Pour into a Zombie or a Highball Glass
Garnish with a Mint Sprig and Straw

The Zombie was invented by Donn Beach in the 1930’s for a man who wanted something to get him through a business meeting. Apparently the man came back a couple days later complaining it made him feel like a Zombie, thus the name. The drink even has it’s own glass, which is just a skull cup. This is an Official IBA Cocktail.

February 17, 2023 0

Red Eye

Ingredients

12 oz.	Lager Beer
2 oz.	Tomato Juice
Rim	Salt
Garnish	Lime Wedge

Directions

Rim a Beer Mug with Salt
Pour the Beer and Tomato Juice into the Mug
Stir till Combined
Garnish with a Lime Wedge

The Red Eye, or Red Beer, is similar to the Michelada, which is sort of like a Beer Bloody Mary. It is usually drank as a brunch cocktail.

February 14, 2023 0

Porn Star Martini

Ingredients

1.5 oz.	Vanilla Vodka
.5 oz.	Passion Fruit Liqueur
1 oz.	Passionfruit Puree
.5 oz.	Lime Juice
.5 oz.	Vanilla Syrup
1.5 oz.	Chilled Champagne (Sparkling Wine)
Garnish	Passion Fruit Half

Directions

Combine the Vodka, Passion Fruit Liqueur, Passionfruit Puree, Lime Juice and Vanilla Syrup in a Cocktail Shaker with Ice
Shake for 15 Seconds
Double Strain into a Cocktail Glass
Garnish with a Passion Fruit Half
Pour the Champagne in a Shot Glass

The Porn Star Martini was invented by Douglas Ankrah at Townhouse Bar in London, England in 2002. It got it’s name because Douglas was inspired to make this drink by the smell of a strippers perfume. It is served with a shot of Champagne to help cleans the pallet between sips.

February 13, 2023 0

Fog Cutter

Ingredients

1.5 oz.	Light Rum
1 oz.	Cognac (Brandy)
.5 oz.	Gin
2 oz.	Lemon Juice
1 oz.	Orange Juice
.75 Cup	Orgeat
.5 oz.	Sherry
Garnish	Mint Sprig

Directions

Combine the Liquor, Fruit Juice and Orgeat in a Cocktail Shaker with Ice
Shake for 15 Seconds
Strain into a Collins Glass over Cracked Ice
Float Sherry over the Top
Garnish with a Mint Sprig

The Fog Cutter was invented by Victor Bergeron (Trader Vic) in the 1940’s. Like the Painkiller and Corpse Reviver No. 2, it was invented as a hangover cure. It is supposed to cut through the haze of the morning after heavy drinking.

February 12, 2023 0

Jet Pilot

Ingredients

1 oz.	Overproof Dark Rum
.75 oz.	Overproof Demerara Rum
.75 oz.	Gold Rum
.75 oz.	Lime Juice
.5 oz.	Grapefruit Juice
.5 oz.	Falernum
.5 oz.	Cinnamon Syrup
1 Dash	Angostura Bitters
1 Dash	Absinthe
Garnish	Cocktail Cherry
Garnish	Mint Sprig

Directions

Combine the Ingredients in a Blender with Ice
Blend at high speed for 3 Seconds
Pour into a Rocks Glass
Top with Cracked Ice
Garnish with a Cocktail Cherry and Mint Sprig

The Jet Pilot is a riff on the Test Pilot that was invented at Luau, a bar in Beverly Hills, California in 1958.

February 10, 2023 0

Test Pilot

Ingredients

1.5 oz.	Dark Rum
.75 oz.	Light Rum
.5 oz.	Triple Sec
.5 oz.	Lime Juice
.5 oz.	Falernum
1 Dash	Angostura Bitters
2 Barspoons	Pernod (or Absinthe)
Garnish	Cocktail Cherry

Directions

Combine the Ingredients in a Blender with Ice
Blend at high speed for 3 Seconds
Pour into a Rocks Glass
Top with Cracked Ice
Garnish with a Cocktail Cherry

The Test Pilot is another Tropical Cocktail invented by Donn Beach around 1940. It is the precursor to the more famous Jet Pilot.

February 10, 2023 0

French Martini

Ingredients

2 oz.	Vodka
.75 oz.	Chambord (or Crème de Cassis)
1 oz.	Pineapple Juice
Garnish	Raspberry

Directions

Combine the Ingredients in a Cocktail Shaker with Ice
Shake for 15 Seconds
Double Strain into a Cocktail Glass
Garnish with a 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.

February 9, 2023 0

Homemade Falernum

Ingredients

.5 Cup	Light Rum
.25 Cup	Raw Almonds
.25 Inch	Ginger Root (Optional)
30	Cloves
4 oz.	Lime Juice
.75 Cup	White Sugar
.5 Cup	Water

Directions

Skin the Ginger Root
Slice the Ginger Root and Almonds
Roast the Ginger and Almonds in the Oven at 400°F for 5 Minutes
Combine the Clove, Almonds and Rum in a Glass Jar and let it Steep for 2 Days
Add the Lime Zest and Ginger to the Jar
Shake to mix it up and then let Steep for 1 more Day
Strain the Liquid out of the mixture into a separate Glass Jar or Bottle
Combine the Lime Juice, Sugar and Water in a Pot over medium heat
Bring to a boil while stirring
Combine the 2 Mixtures and then shake to Combine

Falernum is a Tiki Syrup that is used in a fair amount of Tropical Drinks including the Zombie and Test Pilot. It can sometimes be found in stores, but if you can’t, that is what this recipe is for.

February 8, 2023 0

Improved Whiskey Cocktail

Ingredients

2 oz.	Bourbon (or Rye)
1 Barspoon	Maraschino Liqueur
1 Dash	Absinthe
.25 oz.	Simple Syrup
3 Dash	Angostura Bitters
1 Dash	Peychaud’s Bitters
Garnish	Lemon Peel

Directions

Combine the Ingredients in a Mixing Glass with Ice
Stir for 30 Seconds
Strain into a Rocks Glass over Ice
Garnish with a Lemon Peel

The Improved Whiskey Cocktail was invented sometime in the 1800’s and was supposed to be an “improvement” to the Old Fashioned. This isn’t the only “improved” Cocktail as there is also the Improved Gin Cocktail and the Improved Brandy Cocktail.

February 7, 2023 0

Green Tea Shot

Ingredients

.5 oz.	Irish Whiskey
.5 oz.	Peach Schnapps
1 Barspoon	Lime Juice
1 Barspoon	Simple Syrup
To Top	Lemon-Lime Soda

Directions

Combine the Whiskey, Schnapps, Lime Juice and Simple Syrup in a Cocktail Shaker with Ice
Shake for 15 Seconds
Strain into a Shot Glass
Top with Lemon-Lime Soda

The Green Tea Shot was invented by the Jameson Irish Whiskey. It is designed to kind of look like Green Tea. It tastes pretty good and many people like sipping this shot instead of just downing it. Consume it how you like.

February 6, 2023 0