Jungle Bird

Ingredients

1.5 oz.	Dark Rum
.75 oz.	Campari
1.5 oz.	Pineapple Juice
.5 oz.	Lime Juice
.5 oz.	Simple Syrup
Garnish	Orange Wheel (or Pineapple Wedge)
Garnish	Cocktail Cherry

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 Cocktail Cherry and Orange Wheel or Pineapple Wedge

The Jungle Bird was invented in Malaysia in the 1970’s. The tropical drink didn’t become popular around the world until the late 80’s.

October 3, 2022 0

Lemonade

Ingredients

9	Lemons
7 Cups	Cold Water
1.75 Cups	Simple Syrup

Directions

Make the Simple Syrup and add it to a Pitcher
Juice the Lemons into a cup (Should be around a Cup and a Half of Lemon Juice)
Strain the Lemon Juice into the Pitcher to remove any Seeds or Pulp
Add the Water to the Pitcher
Stir till Combined
Add Ice

Lemonade can refer to different drinks all throughout the world. In Europe and Australia it is a clear, carbonated, Lemon-flavored Beverage. In North America and South Asia, it is a cloudy yellow drink. The directions above are for the latter. Either way, it is a deliciously refreshing drink perfect for a hot day or used to make an Arnold Palmer or John Daly.

October 3, 2022 0

Lemon Drop Martini

Ingredients

2 oz.	Citron Vodka
.5 oz.	Triple Sec
.75 oz.	Simple Syrup
1 oz.	Lemon Juice
Rim	White Sugar

Directions

Rim a Cocktail Glass with Sugar
Combine the ingredients in a Cocktail Shaker with Ice
Shake for 15 seconds
Double Strain into the Sugar Rimmed Glass

The Lemon Drop Martini was invented in the 1970’s by Norman Jay Hobday at his bar Henry Africa’s in San Fransisco, California. It was named after the candy of the same name. In the 1990’s this became a popular shot. This is an Official IBA Cocktail.

October 3, 2022 0

Long Island Iced Tea

Ingredients

.5 oz.	Gin
.5 oz.	Vodka
.5 oz.	White Rum
.5 oz.	Blanco Tequila
.5 oz.	Triple Sec
.75 oz.	Simple Syrup
1 oz.	Lemon Juice
To Top	Cola
Garnish	Lemon Wheel

Directions

Combine the Alcohol, Lemon Juice and Simple Syrup in a Highball Glass over Ice
Top with Cola
Stir till combined
Garnish with a Lemon Wheel and Straw

The Long Island Iced Tea is a dangerous drink that contains a whole slew of different Alcohols. It’s easy to drink despite being very boozy. It got its name because it looks like an Iced Tea and is from Long Island. Which “Long Island” is up for debate, however. Some claim it was invented by Robert “Rosebud” Butt in 1972 at the Oak Beach Inn in Long Island, New York, while others claim it was invented in the 1920’s by “Old Man Bishop” in Long Island, Tennessee. This is an Official IBA Cocktail.

October 2, 2022 0

Miami Vice

Ingredients

2 oz.	Light Rum
1 oz.	Lime Juice
.5 oz.	Simple Syrup
2 oz.	Cream of Coconut
2 oz.	Pineapple Juice
1	Pineapple Chunk
1 Cup	Strawberries
Garnish	Pineapple Wedge

Directions

Combine the Lime Juice, Simple Syrup, Strawberries and half of the Rum in a Blender with Ice
Blend till combined
Pour into a Hurricane Glass
Stick it into the Freezer while you make the top half
After cleaning the blender, combine the remaining ingredients in it with Ice
Blend till combined
Pour into the top half of the Hurricane Glass
Garnish with a Strawberry, Pineapple Wedge and Straw

The Miami Vice actually predates the 80’s, but it sure did become popular then. This frozen cocktail is essentially a Piña Colada on top of a frozen Strawberry Daiquiri. It look very similar to the Beach Towel and Lava Flow.

October 2, 2022 0

Mint Julep

Ingredients

2 oz.	Bourbon
.25 oz.	Simple Syrup (or Powdered Sugar and Water)
8	Mint Leaves
2 Dashes	Aromatic Bitters
Garnish	Mint Sprig

Directions

Combine the Mint Leaves and Simple Syrup in a Silver Cup
Muddle the Mint Leaves
Add the Bourbon and Ice
Stir till combined
Top with a dome of Crushed Ice
Garnish with the Bitters, a Mint Sprig and Straw

The Mint Julep originated in the 1700’s in the southern United States. Originally it was used as a medicine. Eventually, in 1900’s, the drink became synonymous with the Kentucky Derby. This is an Official IBA Cocktail.

October 2, 2022 0

Daiquiri

Shaken Daiquiri

Ingredients

2 oz.	White Rum
1 oz.	Lime Juice
.75 oz.	Simple Syrup
Garnish	Lime Wheel

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 Lime Wheel

The Daiquiri is thought to have been invented an American mining engineer named Jennings Cox in Daiquiri, Cuba in 1898. At some point around the 80’s, the Frozen Daiquiri became the more common version of the drink that barely resembles the original. They can normally be found at many events being served in long, funky glasses. This is an Official IBA Cocktail.

Frozen Daiquiri

Ingredients

2 oz.	Light Rum
1 oz.	Lime Juice
.75 oz.	Simple Syrup
Garnish	Lime Wheel

Directions

Combine the Ingredients in a Blender with Ice
Blend till combined
Pour into a Daiquiri Cup or Hurricane Glass
Garnish with a Lime Wheel and Straw

October 2, 2022 0

Mojito

Ingredients

2 oz.	White Rum
1 oz.	Lime Juice
.75 oz.	Simple Syrup
8	Mint Leaves
To Top	Soda Water
Garnish	Lime Wheel
Garnish	Mint Sprig

Directions

Muddle the Mint Leaves on the bottom of a Collins Glass
Combine the Rum, Simple Syrup and Lime Juice in the Collins Glass over Ice
Top with Soda Water
Stir till combined
Garnish with a Lime Wheel, Mint Sprig and Straw

The Mojito is a evolution of an old 1500’s Cuban cocktail named El Draque. The modern version of the drink first appeared in the early 1900’s. This is an Official IBA Cocktail.

October 2, 2022 0

Old Cuban

Ingredients

1.5 oz.	Dark Rum
.75 oz.	Lime Juice
1 oz.	Simple Syrup
6	Mint Leaves
2 Dashes	Angostura Bitters
To Top	Chilled Champagne (Sparkling Wine)
Garnish	Mint Sprig

Directions

Combine the Rum, Lime Juice, Mint, Simple Syrup and Bitters in a Cocktail Shaker with Ice
Shake for 15 seconds
Double Strain into a Champagne Coupe
Top with Champagne
Garnish with a Mint Sprig

The Old Cuban was invented in 2001 by legendary bartender, Audrey Saunders, while she worked at a restaurant named Beacon in New York City. This is an Official IBA Cocktail.

October 2, 2022 0

Homemade Orgeat

Ingredients

1 Cup	Unsweetened Almond Milk
1.5 Cups	White Sugar
3 Dashes	Orange Blossom Water (Optional)
1 Barspoon	Almond Extract
1 Splash	Vodka

Directions

Combine the Sugar and Almond Milk in a Saucepan over Medium Heat
Stir till the Sugar is dissolved
Add the rest of the Ingredients to the Pot
Stir till combined
Pour into a Glass Jar or Bottle
Add the Vodka and Shake

Orgeat is a cocktail syrup that is used in a variety of tiki cocktails like the Mai Tai. It was originally made with Barley, but was eventually changed. It was also made using Bitter Almonds at one point, but because they contain cyanide and can be deadly at large quantities, only Sweet Almonds are used now.

October 2, 2022 0