London Calling

London Calling

Ingredients

2 oz.Gin
.75 oz.Sherry
.5 oz.Lemon Juice
.25 oz.Simple Syrup
2 DashesOrange Bitters
GarnishGrapefruit Peel

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 Peel

The London Calling is a cocktail invented in 2002 by Chris Jepson at the Milk & Honey in London, England. The name is perhaps a reference to The Clash song of the same name.

Fog Cutter

Fog Cutter

Ingredients

1.5 oz.Light Rum
1 oz.Cognac (Brandy)
.5 oz.Gin
2 oz.Lemon Juice
1 oz.Orange Juice
.75 CupOrgeat
.5 oz.Sherry
GarnishMint 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.

Tuxedo

Tuxedo

Ingredients

2.5 oz.Gin
.5 oz.Sherry
2 DashesOrange Bitters
GarnishOrange 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.

Sherry Cobbler

Sherry Cobbler

Ingredients

3 oz.Amontillado Sherry
.25 oz.Simple Syrup
1Orange Wheel
GarnishOrange Slice
GarnishMint 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.

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