Tag: Triple Sec

Tokyo Tea

Tokyo Tea

Ingredients

.5 oz.Gin
.5 oz.Vodka
.5 oz.White Rum
.5 oz.Tequila Blanco
.5 oz.Triple Sec
.75 oz.Midori (Melon Liqueur)
.25 oz.Simple Syrup
1 oz.Lime Juice
To TopSoda Water
GarnishLime Wheel
GarnishCocktail Cherry

Directions

  • Combine the Alcohol, Lime Juice and Simple Syrup in a Highball Glass over Ice
  • Top with Soda Water
  • Stir till combined
  • Garnish with a Lime Wheel, Cocktail Cherry and Straw

The Tokyo Tea is a Midori riff on the Long Island Iced Tea. The drink gets its name from the fact that Midori was invented in Japan.

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Suffering Bastard (Including Trader Vic’s)

Suffering Bastard

Ingredients

1 oz.Brandy (or Bourbon)
1 oz.London Dry Gin
.5 oz.Lime Juice
2 DashesAngostura Bitters
To TopGinger Beer
GarnishMint Sprig

Directions

  • Combine the Liquor, Lime Juice and Bitters in a Cocktail Shaker with Ice
  • Shake for 15 seconds
  • Strain into a Collins Glass over Ice
  • Top with Ginger Beer
  • Stir till combined
  • Garnish with a Mint Sprig and Straw

The Suffering Bastard is a mule that was supposedly invented in 1942 by Joe Scialom at the Shepard’s Hotel in Cairo, Egypt. It was said to be made as a hangover cure for soldiers during World War II. This is an Official IBA Cocktail. The Trader Vic’s version of this drink has more of a tiki vibe with Rum and Orgeat and is served in a special Suffering Bastard Tiki Mug.

Trader Vic’s Suffering Bastard

Ingredients

2 oz.Dark Rum
1 oz.Light Rum
1 oz.Lime Juice
.25 oz.Curaçao (Orange Liqueur)
.25 oz.Orgeat
.25 oz.Rock Candy Syrup (or Simple Syrup)
GarnishMint Sprig
GarnishLime Wedge
GarnishCucumber Spear

Directions

  • Combine the Ingredients in a Cocktail Shaker with Ice
  • Shake for 15 seconds
  • Strain into a Suffering Bastard Mug or Rocks Glass over Ice
  • Garnish with a Mint Sprig, Lime Wedge, Cucumber Spear and Straw
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Cosmopolitan

Cosmopolitan

Ingredients

2 oz.Citron Vodka
1 oz.Triple Sec
1 oz.Cranberry Juice
.5 oz.Lime Juice
.25 oz.Simple Syrup (Optional)
GarnishLime Wheel

Directions

  • Combine the Ingredients in a Cocktail Shaker with Ice
  • Shake for 15 seconds
  • Double Strain into a Cocktail Glass
  • Garnish with a Lime Wheel

The Cosmopolitan, or Cosmo, is a drink that was made popular in the 90’s by the show Sex in the City. The origin of this cocktail is unclear. Some say it was a riff on the Kamikaze, while others say it is based on a cocktail of a similar name, the Cosmopolitan Daisy. This cocktail is an Official IBA Cocktail.

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