BLOODY MARY The Bloody Mary. Perhaps the most universally known cocktail? Lots of room for improvisation with this one and I’ve tried a number of things to perfect mine over the years, at least for my tastes. I’ve found the key to be a good tomato juice base as this will change the drink quite […]
HEMINGWAY DAIQUIRI The cocktail that perhaps answers the question, “What would Hemingway drink”! Or not. The history of this drink and relation to Hemingway himself is dubious at best. What’s unique about this daiquiri is the addition of Maraschino liqueur to sweeten, and the presence of grapefruit juice. The result is a very smooth drink
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MARTINEZ The Martinez is a classic cocktail at the crossroads of a Manhattan and a Martini. The original recipe calls for a type of gin known as Old Tom style, which is a sweeter, less-botanical version than the traditional juniper-forward gins most people know. This is a great cocktail to experiment with other boutique gins
Adderley Cocktail The Adderley is a cocktail that we’ve nicknamed “The Elixir” at home. Any time we feel the slightest hint of a cold coming on, we make a round of these and we’re good to go! The combination of lemon and whiskey with the maraschino to mellow it out is a nice combination. It’s
AVIATION The aviation cocktail is a classic and became trendy with the resurgence of classic cocktails in the early 21st century. It’s a good example of balance between sweet and sour while also having plenty of gin to shine through in this drink. Play around with different types and brands of gin as you can
