Tequila y Salsa
2 oz. Reposado or añejo sipping tequila 2 oz. Sangrita Serve each separately in shot glasses
Gary’s Dry Martini
The original martini contained a lot of vermouth, even equal to or more than the gin, and orange bitters. But over time, the vermouth became a drop or two or just a rinse, and the orange bitters were lost entirely. This is my version of that classic martini. I use…
French 75 Cocktail
This cocktail was invented in 1915 at the New York Bar (later Harry’s Bar), in Paris to honor the soldiers fighting in WWI. It was named for the French 75mm canon which could be heard in Paris as they boomed away at the front.
Strait’s Sling
This is a very old drink and was probably the precursor to the Singapore Sling
Singapore Sling
Before Tiki was Tiki and before Donn Beach and Trader Vic were born, there was the Singapore Sling. The original was created in 1905 at the Raffle’s Hotel in Singapore. This is a mid-century version.
Alaska Cocktail
Another classic, pre-prohibition cocktail. I have no idea what it has to do with Alaska! As Paul Clarke points out: “The Savoy Cocktail Book, where this drink appeared in 1930, is less than helpful in illuminating the drink’s origins: ‘So far as can be ascertained this delectable potion is NOT…
Petruchio Cocktail
1 oz. Plymouth Gin 1 oz. Aperol ½ oz. Lemon juice ¼ oz. 2:1 simple syrup Dash orange bitters 1 egg white or 3 Tbl. Pasteurized egg whites Chill cocktail glass Add all ingredients to a shaker and dry shake to break down egg whites Add ice and shake well…
Hendrick’s Cocktail
This cocktail plays on the herbal notes of the Hendrick’s. Add the citrus and it makes for an excellent libation. 1 ½ oz. Hendrick’s Gin ¾ oz. Green Chartreuse ¾ oz. Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur 1 oz. lemon sour or: 2/3 oz. lemon juice and 1/3 oz. simple syrup (1/3 oz…
Casino Cocktail
2 oz Plymouth gin ⅛ oz lemon juice ⅛ oz Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur 2 dashes orange bitters Chill a cocktail glass with ice and water Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass and stir with ice Strain into chilled glass Garnish with a cherry
Gimlet
2 oz. Hendrick’s Gin ¾ oz. lime sour Chill cocktail glass with ice and water Add all ingredients to shaker Shake well with ice 10 – 15 sec. Strain into chilled glass Garnish with cocktail onion and a lime twist