Russian Spring Punch

Ingredients

1.5 oz.	Vodka
1 oz.	Raspberry Liqueur (or Crème de Cassis)
.75 oz.	Lemon Juice
.5 oz.	Simple Syrup
To Top	Champagne (Sparkling Wine)
Garnish	Raspberries

Directions

Combine the Vodka, Liqueur, Lemon Juice and Simple Syrup in a Cocktail Shaker with Ice
Shake for 15 seconds
Pour into a Highball Glass over Ice
Top with Champagne
Garnish with Raspberries and a Straw

The Russian Spring Punch was invented in the 1980’s by Dick Bradsell in London, England. He apparently made it for his friends at a cocktail party while trying to minimize the cost. It’s name comes from Vodka which is usually associated with Russia and the Tom Collins, which is considered a spring cocktail. This is an Official IBA Cocktail.

April 4, 2023 0

Chocolate Martini

Ingredients

1 oz.	Vodka
1 oz.	Chocolate Liqueur
1 oz.	Crème de Cacao
.5 oz.	Cream
Rim	Cocoa Powder (or Chocolate Syrup)

Directions

Rim a Cocktail Glass with Cocoa Powder or Chocolate Syrup
Combine the Ingredients in a Cocktail Shaker with Ice
Shake for 15 seconds
Strain into the Rimmed Cocktail Glass

There are many recipes for the Chocolate Martini out there, but I like this one. This isn’t an actual “Martini,” like the French Martini, it is just a name.

March 30, 2023 0

Blue Lagoon

Ingredients

2 oz.	Vodka
1 oz.	Blue Curaçao
4 oz.	Lemonade
Garnish	Lemon Wheel

Directions

Combine the Ingredients in a Cocktail Shaker with Ice
Shake for 15 seconds
Strain into a Hurricane Glass over Ice
Garnish with a Lemon Wheel and Straw

The Blue Lagoon was created by Harry MacElhone’s son, Andy MacElhone, at Harry’s New York Bar in Paris, France. The drink was created in either the late 1960’s or early 1970’s. It was not named after the movie Blue Lagoon, as the drink was invented before it came out.

March 24, 2023 0

Star Boy

Ingredients

1.5 oz.	Vodka
.75 oz.	Elderflower Liqueur
.5 oz.	Lemon Juice
.5 oz.	Simple Syrup
4	Starfruit Slices
2	Sage Leaves

Directions

Combine the Alcohol, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Sage and 3 Starfruit Slices in a Cocktail Shaker with Ice
Shake for 15 seconds
Double Strain into a Cocktail Glass or Coupe
Garnish with a Starfruit Slice

I had a Starfruit and wanted to make a cocktail with it. As you could probably guess, there are not many out there. I did come across this one by Laura Lee on her website. It turned out to taste pretty good, so I’m posting it here. She named it after The Weeknd (Ft. Daft Punk) song “Starboy.”

March 23, 2023 0

Cinnamon Syrup

Ingredients

.5 Cup	White Sugar
.5 Cup	Water
2	Cinnamon Sticks
1 Splash	Vodka

Directions

Combine the Sugar and Water is a Small Pot over Medium Heat
Stir till the Sugar is dissolved
Pour into a Glass Jar or Bottle and add the Cinnamon Sticks
Let sit for 6 hours
Strain out the Cinnamon Sticks
Add the Vodka and Shake to combine

Cinnamon Syrup is and ingredient used in a couple of cocktails such as the Zombie. It can also be used on pancakes, waffles and French toast. The Vodka is added to make it more shelf stable.

March 22, 2023 0

French Martini

Ingredients

2 oz.	Vodka
.75 oz.	Chambord (or Crème de Cassis)
1 oz.	Pineapple Juice
Garnish	Raspberry

Directions

Combine the Ingredients in a Cocktail Shaker with Ice
Shake for 15 Seconds
Double Strain into a Cocktail Glass
Garnish with a Raspberry

The French Martini was invented in the late 1980’s and, like the Appletini, was one of the first fruity fake Martini‘s that were popular in the 90’s. The “French” part of the name refers to the fact that Chambord is a French Liqueur. Chambord was used originally, but now bars are more likely to use Crème de Cassis. This is an Official IBA Cocktail.

February 9, 2023 0

Vodka Martini

Ingredients

2.5 oz.	Vodka
.5 oz.	Dry Vermouth
2 Dashes	Orange Bitters (Optional)
Garnish	Lemon Twist (or Olives)

Directions

Combine the Ingredients in a Mixing Glass with Ice
Stir for 30 Seconds
Strain into a Cocktail Glass
Express the Oil of the Lemon Twist over the Top
Garnish with the Lemon Twist or 2 Olives

The Vodka Martini, as the name suggests, is just a Martini that substitutes Gin for Vodka. This is one of the more common Martini variants. It is popular among people who prefer Vodka over Gin and fans of James Bond.

January 30, 2023 0

Homemade Honey Ginger Syrup

Ingredients

1 Cup	Honey
.33 Cup	Water
4 Inch Piece	Ginger Root
1 Dash	Vodka (Optional)

Directions

Peel and Chop up the Ginger Root
Combine the Ginger, Honey and Water in a small Pot over medium Heat
Stir and bring to a Boil
Double Strain into a Glass Jar or Bottle
Add the Vodka and Shake till Combined

Honey Ginger Syrup is like Honey Syrup, except with Ginger. This ingredient is used in the Penicillin, but is also good in Tea. The Vodka is used to make the syrup more shelf stable.

January 22, 2023 0

Screaming Orgasm

Ingredients

1.25 oz.	Vodka
1.25 oz.	Coffee Liqueur
1.25 oz.	Amaretto
1.25 oz.	Irish Cream
1.25 oz.	Cream
1.25 oz.	Milk
Garnish	Chocolate Shavings

Directions

Combine the Ingredients in a Cocktail Shaker with Ice
Shake for 15 Seconds
Strain into a Hurricane Glass over Ice
Garnish with Chocolate Shavings and a Straw

The Screaming Orgasm is, like the Sex on the Beach and Blow Job, is another crudely named Cocktail from the 1980’s. The thought behind the name is perhaps the drink is so creamy and delicious that it’ll make you have a screaming orgasm.

January 19, 2023 0

Mudslide

Ingredients

1 oz.	Vodka
1 oz.	Coffee Liqueur
1 oz.	Irish Cream
1.5 oz.	Cream
Garnish	Chocolate Shavings

Directions

Combine the Ingredients in a Cocktail Shaker with Ice
Shake for 15 Seconds
Strain into a Cocktail Glass or Coupe
Garnish with Shaved Chocolate

The Mudslide was invented in the 1970’s at the Wreck Bar in the Cayman Islands. This dessert Cocktail was originally made as a riff on the White Russian. For something more sweet and creamy you can make a blended version with Ice Cream.

Blended Mudslide

Ingredients

1 oz.	Vodka
1 oz.	Coffee Liqueur
1 oz.	Irish Cream
3 Scoops	Vanilla Ice Cream
Garnish	Chocolate Syrup
Garnish	Chocolate Shavings

Directions

Combine the Ingredients in a Blender
Blend till Combined
Drizzle Chocolate Syrup on the inside of a Cocktail Glass or Coupe
Pour the Blender Contents into the Glass
Garnish with Chocolate Shavings

January 10, 2023 0