Trinidad Sour

Ingredients

1.5 oz.	Angostura Bitters
.5 oz.	Rye Whiskey
.75 oz.	Lemon Juice
1 oz.	Orgeat
Garnish	Lemon Peel

Directions

Combine the Ingredients in a Cocktail Shaker with Ice
Shake for 15 Seconds
Strain into a Nick & Nora Glass
Garnish with a Lemon Peel

The Trinidad Sour is a very interesting cocktail. It was invented by Giuseppe González in Las Vegas, Nevada. It’s base is Angostura Bitters which is unlike any cocktail. Though on paper this drink shouldn’t work, it is actually quite enjoyable with an herbaceous flavor. This is an Official IBA Cocktail.

December 20, 2022 0

Hot Toddy

Ingredients

2 oz.	Whiskey
.25 oz.	Lemon Juice
2 Teaspoons	Brown Sugar (or Honey Syrup)
To Top	Hot Water
Garnish	Lemon Wheel
Garnish	4 Cloves

Directions

Stick the Cloves in a Lemon Wheel
Combine the Sugar, Lemon Juice, and Whiskey in a Mug
Top with Hot Water
Stir till Combined
Garnish with the Lemon Wheel and Cloves

The Hot Toddy is an old drink from the 1700’s. It was first used for a variety on medicinal purposes, such as colds and sore throats. Any kind of Whiskey can be used, but if Scotch is used, it becomes closer to a Whiskey Skin.

November 27, 2022 0

Filibuster

Ingredients

2 oz.	Rye Whiskey
.75 oz.	Lemon Juice
.5 oz.	Maple Syrup
.5 oz.	Egg White
Garnish	Angostura Bitters

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 Cocktail Glass or Coupe
Garnish with 3 Drops of Angostura Bitters

The Filibuster was created by Erik Adkins in San Francisco, California. It is essentially a Boston Sour that substitutes the Simple Syrup for Maple Syrup. You don’t want to use the cheap pancake syrup, because it doesn’t actually contain maple, and is pretty much just High-Fructose Corn Syrup with Brown Food Coloring.

November 3, 2022 0

Boston Sour

Ingredients

2 oz.	Bourbon (or Rye)
.75 oz.	Lemon Juice
.5 oz.	Simple Syrup
.5 oz.	Egg White
Garnish	Angostura Bitters

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 3 Dashes of Angostura Bitters

The Boston Sour is a Whiskey Sour, with the addition of Egg White. The Egg White completely changes the texture of the Whiskey Sour, making it much more frothy.

October 10, 2022 0

Dirty Roy Rodgers

Ingredients

2 oz.	Vodka (or Whiskey/Rum)
.75 oz.	Grenadine
To Top	Cola
Garnish	Cocktail Cherry

Directions

Pour the Grenadine and Vodka into a Highball Glass over Ice
Top with Cola
Stir till Combined
Garnish with a Cocktail Cherry and Straw

The Roy Rodgers is a Mocktail named after the Actor and Singer of the same name. The Dirty Roy Rodgers, or Dirty Roy, is the alcoholic version of that.

October 8, 2022 0

New York Sour

Ingredients

2 oz.	Rye Whiskey
1 oz.	Lemon Juice
.75 oz.	Simple Syrup
.5 oz.	Egg White
To Top	Red Wine

Directions

Combine the Whiskey, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup and Egg White 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
Float Red Wine on Top

The New York Sour is an old cocktail originating sometime around the Mid-1800’s. It is essentially a Boston Sour with a Red Wine Float. This cocktail has had a couple other names over the years, including the Continental Sour. It is thought to have been invented in Chicago, Illinois. This is an Official IBA Cocktail.

October 7, 2022 0

Manhattan

Ingredients

2 oz.	Rye Whiskey
1 oz.	Sweet Vermouth
2 Dashes	Angostura Bitters
Garnish	Brandied Cherry

Directions

Combine the Ingredients in a Mixing Glass with Ice
Stir for 30 Seconds
Strain into a Cocktail Glass
Garnish with a Brandied Cherry

The Manhattan was invented at the Manhattan Club in New York City around 1880. It has since become one of the most famous Cocktails. It is kind of like the Whiskey version of the Martini. This is an Official IBA Cocktail.

October 6, 2022 0

Amaretto Sour

Ingredients

.75 oz.	Bourbon (or Rye)
1.5 oz.	Amaretto
1 oz.	Lemon Juice
1 Barspoon	Simple Syrup
.5 oz.	Egg White
2 Dashes	Aromatic Bitters
Garnish	Lemon Peel
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 a Lemon Peel and Cocktail Cherry

The Amaretto Sour is an Amaretto twist on the classic Whiskey Sour.

October 4, 2022 0

Blinker

Ingredients

2 oz.	Rye Whiskey (or Bourbon)
1 oz.	Grapefruit Juice
.5 oz.	Raspberry Syrup
Garnish	Grapefruit Twist (or Raspberries)

Directions

Combine the Ingredients in a Cocktail Shaker with Ice
Shake for 15 Seconds
Double Strain into a Cocktail Glass or Coupe
Garnish with a Grapefruit Twist or 3 Raspberries

The Blinker is a riff on the Whiskey Sour that was created in the 1930’s. Its original incarnation was made with Grenadine. Later on, it was discovered that Raspberry Syrup created an overall tastier and better balanced drink.

October 4, 2022 0

Gold Rush

Ingredients

2 oz.	Bourbon (or Rye)
.75 oz.	Lemon Juice
.75 oz.	Honey Syrup
Garnish	Lemon Twist

Directions

Combine the Ingredients in a Cocktail Shaker with Ice
Shake for 15 Seconds
Double Strain into a Rocks Glass over Ice
Garnish with a Lemon Twist

The Gold Rush is essentially a Whiskey Sour with Honey instead of Sugar. It was created at the Milk & Honey in New York City. The Penicillin is a riff on this drink, and was created at the same bar.

October 3, 2022 0