So, we are having a cocktail party, and need a metric crapload of ingredients for the drinks we’ve decided on serving. This is the finished product, and since a few people have asked for a recipe here and there, This is going to be the full clearinghouse for all of them. Full list of recipes […]
Archive for the ‘Secondary Liquors’ Category
A whole bunch of stuff
Posted in Chai Syrup, Earl Grey Syrup, Ginger Syrup, Grenadine, Honey Syrup, Maraschino Cherries, Orgeat, Strawberry Mint Syrup, Sweet Potato Shrub on July 10, 2011 | 6 Comments »
Untitled Scotch Experiment #1
Posted in Absinthe, Luxardo, Scotch, St Germain on June 20, 2011 | Comments Off on Untitled Scotch Experiment #1
2 oz Blended Scotch 0.5 oz Absinthe 0.5 oz St Germain 0.5 oz Luxardo 0.5 oz lime juice Shake, serve up with a lemon twist. NOTES: Not great. Interesting flavor, but too syrupy. Like the base, but need better additions than used here.
Four Fingers of Death
Posted in Absinthe, Luxardo, Plum Bitters, Scotch, St Germain, Vermouth on June 18, 2011 | Comments Off on Four Fingers of Death
1.5 oz Scotch 0.5 oz St Germain 0.5 oz Luxardo maraschino liquor 0.5 oz lemon juice 0.25 oz sweet vermouth 2 dashes plum bitters Absinthe wash Wash a rocks glass with a few drops of absinthe. Combine all ingredients in a shaker and stir. Pour into absinthe-washed glass. Serve garnished with cherries. NOTES: First, don’t […]
Mansfield Park
Posted in Domaine de Canton, Earl Grey Syrup, Vodka on May 19, 2011 | Comments Off on Mansfield Park
2 oz Vodka 1 oz Earl Grey syrup (below) 0.5 oz Domaine de Canton 0.5 oz lemon juice Shake with ice, strain into glass. Served up with a twist of lemon. Earl Grey Syrup Soak 1 Earl Grey tea bag in a large glass of hot water for at least 1 hour. Bring 7 oz […]
The Burgess
Posted in Brandy, Ginger Syrup, Grand Marnier, Orange Bitters on May 15, 2011 | Comments Off on The Burgess
2 oz Brandy 0.5 oz Ginger syrup (here) 0.5 oz Grand Marnier 3 dashes of orange bitters Garnish with candied ginger Shake ingredients well and serve up with garnish. NOTES: Tried it first without Grand Marnier, but was too bitter. Current iteration slightly too sweet. Either use less Grand Marnier next time, or try triple […]
Outer Dark
Posted in Honey Syrup, Mezcal, Rye, Sweet Potato Shrub, Vermouth on May 9, 2011 | Comments Off on Outer Dark
1.5 oz Rye 1 oz Mezcal 1 oz Sweet potato & rosemary shrub (recipe below) 0.5 oz Honey syrup (recipe below) 0.25 oz sweet vermouth Shake ingredients and pour over crushed ice. NOTES: surprisingly tasty. Not overly sweet, smoky, and packs a pretty solid alcoholic punch. Would benefit from garnishing with rosemary for the scent, […]
Brandy Alexander
Posted in Brandy, Creme de Cacao, Heavy Cream on May 9, 2011 | Comments Off on Brandy Alexander
One of the classics that I’ve somehow never had before. 1.5 oz Brandy 1 oz Brown Creme de Cacao 1 oz Heavy cream Shake vigorously with ice and serve up, topped with nutmeg. NOTES: I bought light cream like a dumbass, so it wasn’t as rich as I assume it should have been, but pretty […]
The Hawthorne
Posted in Angostura, Rye, Strawberry Basil Syrup, Vermouth on May 5, 2011 | Comments Off on The Hawthorne
2.5 oz Rye 0.5 oz Sweet vermouth 0.5 oz Dry vermouth 0.5 oz Strawberry basil syrup (here) 2 dashes Angostura bitters Club soda 1 strawberry slice strawberry and muddle in glass with bitters. Combine rye, vermouth and syrup in shaker. Pour over crushed ice. Top off with seltzer (not much. roughly 1 oz). Garnish with […]
The Cannary
Posted in Bourbon, Pineapple Basil Shrub, Vermouth on May 3, 2011 | Comments Off on The Cannary
2 oz Bourbon 0.5 oz Pineapple basil shrub (recipe below) 0.25 oz maple syrup 0.25 oz dry vermouth Shake ingredients with ice, pour over crushed ice in a rocks glass. Garnish with pineapple left over from making the shrub. Pineapple Basil Shrub 1 small pineapple 1/2 bottle apple cider vinegar 5 oz sugar 10 leaves […]