Tuxedo No. 2

Ingredients

2.25 oz.	Gin
.5 oz.	Dry Vermouth
.25 oz.	Maraschino Liqueur
2 Dashes	Orange Bitters
Rinse	Absinth
Garnish	Orange Peel
Garnish	Brandied Cherry

Directions

Rinse a Cocktail Glass or Coupe with Absinth and set aside
Combine the Ingredients in a Mixing Glass with Ice
Stir for 30 Seconds
Strain into the Absinth rinsed Glass
Garnish with an Orange Peel and 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.

January 26, 2023 0

Tuxedo

Ingredients

2.5 oz.	Gin
.5 oz.	Sherry
2 Dashes	Orange Bitters
Garnish	Orange Peel

Directions

Combine the Ingredients in a Mixing Glass with Ice
Stir for 30 Seconds
Strain into a Cocktail Glass or Coupe
Garnish with an 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.

January 26, 2023 0

Water Moccasin

Ingredients

.5 oz.	Whiskey
.5 oz.	Peach Schnapps
.25 oz.	Triple Sec
1 Barspoon	Simple Syrup
1 Barpoon	Lime Juice

Directions

Combine the Ingredients Cocktail Shaker with Ice
Shake for 15 seconds
Strain into a Shot Glass

The Water Moccasin, or Cottonmouth, is a good tasting shooter. It gets its name from the venomous snake the Water Moccasin and Cottonmouth respectively. Like venom, these tasty shots can be dangerous as the alcohol sneaks up on you.

January 25, 2023 0

Broken Down Golf Cart

Ingredients

.5 oz.	Amaretto
.5 oz.	Midori (Melon Liqueur)
.25 oz.	Lime Juice

Directions

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

The Broken Down Golf Cart is a sweet, easy to drink, low alcohol Shooter. The combination of Midori and Amaretto gives the shot a dirty green color that looks unappetizing, but looks can be deceiving.

January 24, 2023 0

Whiskey Skin

Ingredients

2 oz.	Scotch
1 Teaspoon	Demerara Sugar (or White Sugar)
To Top	Hot Water
Garnish	Lemon Peel

Directions

Combine the Scotch and Sugar in a Mug
Top with Hot Water
Stir till Combined
Garnish with a Lemon Peel

The Whiskey Skin is a hot Whiskey drink, like the Hot Toddy, but specifically with Scotch. The “Skin” part of the name refers to the Lemon Peel used as a garnish.

January 23, 2023 0

Penicillin

Ingredients

2 oz.	Blended Scotch
.75 oz.	Lemon Juice
.75 oz.	Honey Ginger Syrup
.25 oz.	Single Malt Scotch
Garnish	Candied Ginger

Directions

Combine the Blended Scotch, Lemon Juice and Syrup in a Cocktail Shaker with Ice
Shake for 15 Seconds
Double Strain into a Rocks Glass over Ice
Float the Single Malt Scotch over the Top
Garnish with a piece of Candied Ginger

The Penicillin is a Ginger riff on the Gold Rush. Like the Gold Rush, it was created in the 2000’s at the Milk & Honey bar in New York City. This is an Official IBA Cocktail.

January 22, 2023 0

Homemade Candied Ginger

Ingredients

1 Pound	Ginger Root
5 Cups	Water
1 Pound	White Sugar

Directions

Peel and Chop up the Ginger Root into small, bite sized Pieces
Combine the Ginger and Water in a medium Pot over medium-high Heat
Cover and let cook for 35 minutes
Pour out most of the the Water, leaving about .25 Cup
Add the Sugar and stir until the Sugar begins to Crystalize
Remove the Ginger from to Pot and set aside to cool

Candied Ginger is is sometimes found at old General Stores, but otherwise hard to find. It can be eaten by itself, but is used as a Garnish for the Penicillin Cocktail.

January 22, 2023 0

Homemade Honey Ginger Syrup

Ingredients

1 Cup	Honey
.33 Cup	Water
4 Inch Piece	Ginger Root
1 Dash	Vodka (Optional)

Directions

Peel and Chop up the Ginger Root
Combine the Ginger, Honey and Water in a small Pot over medium Heat
Stir and bring to a Boil
Double Strain into a Glass Jar or Bottle
Add the Vodka and Shake till Combined

Honey Ginger Syrup is like Honey Syrup, except with Ginger. This ingredient is used in the Penicillin, but is also good in Tea. The Vodka is used to make the syrup more shelf stable.

January 22, 2023 0

Stone Fence

Ingredients

2 oz.	Whiskey (or Rum/Brandy)
2 Dashes	Angostura Bitters
To Top	Apple Cider
Garnish	Mint Sprig

Directions

Combine the Liquor and Bitters in a Collins Glass over Ice
Top with Apple Cider
Stir till Combined
Garnish with a Mint Sprig and Straw

The Stone Fence is a Fall Cocktail that combines Liquor and Cider. In North America, Cider normally refers to the non-alcoholic beverage, but everywhere else is implies alcohol. Use whatever version you like.

January 21, 2023 0

Sherry Cobbler

Ingredients

3 oz.	Amontillado Sherry
.25 oz.	Simple Syrup
1	Orange Wheel
Garnish	Orange Slice
Garnish	Mint 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.

January 20, 2023 0