Cocktail Crafting for Casuals
| 2 oz. | Canadian Rye Whiskey |
| .25 oz. | Fernet-Branca |
| .25 oz. | Simple Syrup |
| 2 Dashes | Angostura Bitter |
| Garnish | Orange Peel |
The oldest records we have of the Toronto are from 1922. It is unclear if the drink originated in Toronto, or is just named such because it specifies Canadian Whiskey.
| 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 |
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.
| 1.5 oz. | Rye Whiskey |
| 1.5 oz. | Coffee Liqueur |
| Garnish | Orange Peel |
The Cold Fashioned is obviously a riff on the Old Fashioned. The name is just taking the “C” from coffee and adding it to “Old Fashioned.”
| 2 oz. | Rye Whiskey |
| .5 oz. | Dry Vermouth |
| 2 Dashes | Amer Picon (or Orange Bitters) |
| Garnish | Cocktail Cherry |
The Brooklyn, like the Bronx, is a Manhattan riff that is named after a part of New York City. It was invented sometime prior to 1908, because that is the first time it showed up in print.
| .5 oz. | Whiskey |
| .5 oz. | Peach Schnapps |
| .25 oz. | Triple Sec |
| 1 Barspoon | Simple Syrup |
| 1 Barpoon | Lime Juice |
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.
| 2 oz. | Whiskey (or Rum/Brandy) |
| 2 Dashes | Angostura Bitters |
| To Top | Apple Cider |
| Garnish | Mint Sprig |
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.
| 2 oz. | Rye Whiskey |
| .5 oz. | Sweet Vermouth |
| .5 oz. | Dry Vermouth |
| 2 Dashes | Angostura Bitters |
| Garnish | Brandied Cherry |
The Perfect Manhattan is like the Manhattan equivalent of the Perfect Martini. The “Perfect” part of the name refers to the fact that there is an even amount of Dry Vermouth and Sweet Vermouth.
| 1 Part | Bailey’s Irish Cream |
| 1 Part | Malibu Coconut Rum Liqueur |
| 1 Part | Whiskey |
The BMW is a creamy, easy to drink Shooter. The name stands for Bailey’s, Malibu and Whiskey, and is an obvious nod to the German car brand “BMW.”
| 1.25 oz. | Rye Whiskey |
| 1.25 oz. | Cognac (Brandy) |
| 3 Dashes | Peychaud’s Bitters |
| 2 Dashes | Angostura Bitters |
| To Rinse | Absinthe |
| 1 | Sugar Cube |
| .5 oz. | Cold Water |
| Garnish | Lemon Peel |
The Sazerac is a Cocktail that is closely associated with New Orleans and similar to the Old Fashioned. For whatever reason it is usually made using two Rocks Glasses, but using a Mixing Glass is considerably easier. This is an Official IBA Cocktail.
| 1 oz. | Rye Whiskey |
| 1 oz. | Campari |
| 1 oz. | Dry Vermouth |
| Garnish | Lemon Peel |
Like the Boulevardier, the Old Pal is a riff on the Negroni Invented by Harry MacElhone at Harry’s New York Bar in Paris, France. The main difference between the Old Pal and the other drinks is that it uses Rye Whiskey and Dry Vermouth instead of Sweet Vermouth.
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