PAPER PLANE The first time I had a paper plane I was struck by the wonderful combination of flavors. At the time, amaro and Aperol were a bit unknown to me and this cocktail was a great introduction! It’s well-balanced with everything working in harmony, though you could throw the balance off a little with […]
THE NOBLE EXCHANGE The Noble Exchange has become one of my most frequently enjoyed cocktails, usually imbibed as a nightcap. I originally found this recipe included with a bottle of Cyrus Noble bourbon. This recipe also works great with rye, if you prefer the spicy nature of a rye. Recipe 2 oz Bourbon or Rye
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VIEUX MERVEILLE I created the Vieux Merveille as a twist on the Vieux Carre. I thought that amaro would be a nice substitute for the vermouth and the orange bitters rounds this drink out well. Why call it an “Old Marvel”? I’ll let you ponder that as you sip… Recipe 1 1/2 oz Rye 3/4
GEORGIA PEACH I created the Georgia Peach cocktail when looking for a summery bourbon cocktail. There’s a lot going on with lime juice, peach liqueur, and ginger syrup but the proportions balance each other nicely in this one. I prefer to use Maker’s Mark in this one but other bourbons or a rye will work
SOUTHERN DRIVER I was never a big fan of Southern Comfort until I was searching for new cocktails that used it and came across the Southern Driver. It’s like an old fashioned with Southern Comfort to cut the whiskey a bit and add a bit of sweetness and mystery. My preferred whiskey for this drink
SAZERAC The Sazerac is perhaps the best-known of the classic cocktails associated with New Orleans. Most recipes will call for rye whiskey but I recently came across a recipe that suggested the original Sazeracs likely used brandy. Given the French influence of the city, this naturally makes perfect sense! So, the recipe here is a
DESCANSO BEACH SMASH I was looking for some drink recipes for Aperol when I came across the Descanso Beach Smash, from John Coltharp of Seven Grand in L.A. This is basically a whiskey smash with Aperol and quickly became a favorite at home. Recipe 2 oz Rye 3/4 oz Aperol 1/4 oz simple syrup 1/4
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WHISKEY SMASH The Whiskey Smash is a great drink for warm days and for those who claim they don’t like whiskey! It’s smooth with a nice tart/sweet balance and enough whiskey that it doesn’t get lost with the other ingredients. Recipe 2 oz Bourbon or Rye 1/2 oz Simple Syrup 1/4 Lemon, cut into wedges
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