Cocktail Crafting for Casuals
| 12 oz. | Porter |
| 1.5 oz. | Rum (or Brandy) |
| .75 oz. | Lime Juice |
| .5 oz. | Brown Sugar Syrup |
| Garnish | Grated Nutmeg |
The Rattle Skull is a Beer Cocktail from the colonial days of America. The name Rattle Skull is an insult referring to someone who is “empty headed” and talks to much, which this drink can make you as it packs a punch.
| .75 oz. oz. | Amaretto |
| .5 oz. | Irish Cream |
| Garnish | Whipped Cream |
The Blow Job is a crudely named shot from the 1980’s. It is meant to be taken without using your hands. Getting Whipped Cream all over your face is meant to look like, well, you get the visual.
| 1 oz. | Dark Rum |
| 1 oz. | Gold Rum |
| 1 oz. | White Rum |
| 1 oz. | Honey Syrup |
| .75 oz. | Grapefruit Juice |
| .75 oz. | Lime Juice |
| To Top | Soda Water |
| Garnish | Mint Sprig |
| Garnish | Lime Wheel |
The Navy Grog was originally a British Navel cocktail invented in the 1700’s. The original recipe was just Rum with a bit of Water. It has since been turned into a strong tropical cocktail by Don Beach in the 1940’s.
| 1.5 oz. | White Rum |
| .75 oz. | Galliano |
| .75 oz. | Triple Sec |
| .75 oz. | Lime Juice |
| Garnish | Lime Wheel |
| Garnish | Cocktail Cherry |
The history of the Yellow Bird is quite unclear. Many think it was named after a Haitian song called Choucone, which was rewritten into English as “Yellow Bird.” There are a couple different variants of this drink. The IBA version that is a Sour, and a more tropical one. This is an Official IBA Cocktail.
| .75 oz. | White Rum |
| .75 oz. | Gold Rum |
| .5 oz. | Banana Liqueur |
| .25 oz. | Galliano |
| 1.5 oz. | Orange Juice |
| 1 oz. | Pineapple Juice |
| .25 oz. | Lime Juice |
| Garnish | Orange Slice (or Pineapple Wedge) |
| Garnish | Cocktail Cherry |
| 1 | Egg (Separated) |
| 2 oz. | Rum (or Bandy/Whiskey) |
| 1 Cup | Whole Milk |
| 1 Barspoon | Vanilla Extract |
| 2 Tablespoons | White Sugar |
| 1 Barspoon | Ground Nutmeg |
| 1 Dash | Salt |
| Garnish | Grated Nutmeg |
Eggnog is a Drink that dates back to Medieval Europe. It was originally used as medicine to cure Insomnia. It was made a bit differently though. The more modern Eggnog was made in Colonial America. George Washington was a huge fan of the drink. Eggnog was originally served hot, but today, cold Eggnog is more popular.
| 1 | Egg (Separated) |
| 2 oz. | Rum (or Bandy/Whiskey) |
| 1 Cup | Whole Milk |
| 1 Barspoon | Vanilla Extract |
| 2 Tablespoons | White Sugar |
| 1 Barspoon | Ground Nutmeg |
| 1 Dash | Salt |
| Garnish | Grated Nutmeg |
| 1.5 oz. | Brandy |
| 1 oz. | Dark Crème de Cacao |
| 1 oz. | Cream |
| Garnish | Grated Nutmeg |
The Brandy Alexander is the more popular offshoot of the Classic Alexander. All it does is substitute Gin for Brandy. The IBA even uses a Brandy Alexander as their Alexander recipe. This is an Official IBA Cocktail.
| 2 oz. | Light Bacardí Rum |
| .75 oz. | Lime Juice |
| .75 oz. | Grenadine |
The Bacardí Cocktail is a riff on the Daiquiri. It was invented in the early 1900’s but didn’t get its name until later. It appeared in 1914 edition of Drinks, which specified the use of Bacardí Rum. Bacardí eventually trademarked the drink that was named after them and now the Cocktail can only be made with Bacardí Rum.
| 2 oz. | Gold Rum (or Dark/Spiced Rum) |
| 2 Tablespoons | Brown Sugar |
| 1 Dash | Vanilla Extract |
| 1 Pinch | Ground Cinnamon |
| 1 Pinch | Ground Nutmeg |
| 1 Pinch | Ground Allspice |
| 1 Tablespoon | Unsalted Butter |
| To Top | Hot Water (or Cider) |
| Garnish | Cinnamon Stick |
| Garnish | Clove (Optional) |
Hot Buttered Rum is an old Cocktail from Colonial America. It was once thought to be a Health Drink, but now it is a Fall/Winter Dessert Drink. Above is the more traditional and easy to make version, while below is a more decadent version made with a Batter.
| 2 oz. | Gold Rum (or Dark/Spiced Rum) |
| 1 Tablespoon | Hot Buttered Rum Batter |
| To Top | Hot Water (or Cider) |
| Garnish | Cinnamon Stick |
| Garnish | Grated Nutmeg |
| 1.5 oz. | Gold Rum |
| .5 oz. | Galliano |
| 1.5 oz. | Pineapple Juice |
| .5 oz. | Lime Juice |
| .25 oz. | Simple Syrup |
| To Top | Prosecco (Sparkling Wine) |
The Barracuda was invented in the 1950’s by Benito Cuppari whos was a Barkeeper on the Christoforo Colombo cruise ship and later the SS Michelangelo. It was named after a Beach Club his friend owned and unfortunately not the Heart song of the same name, as the drink predates it. It is rare that a none “Margarita” drink that is served in a Margarita Glass. This is an Official IBA Cocktail.
| 21.5 oz. | White Rum |
| .25 oz. | Maraschino Liqueur |
| 1.5 oz. | Pineapple Juice |
| .25 oz. | Grenadine |
| Garnish | Brandied Cherries |
The Mary Pickford was created in the 1920’s in Havana, Cuba. The creator is up for debate. Some say Addie Woelke while others say Fred Kaufman. The drink is named after the actress, Mary Pickford, who may have been working on a film in Cuba at the time. This is an Official IBA Cocktail.
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