Vodka
Vesper
VESPER The Vesper Cocktail is famous for its James Bond connection, being featured in Casino Royale. A Vesper features both vodka and gin along with vermouth. The original called for Kina Lillet, which is no longer available, so a common substitute is Lillet Blanc. I read a suggestion to use Cocchi Americano and this really
Santa’s Matrushka
SANTA’S MATRUSHKA Santa’s Matrushka is a combination of flavors that I thought would work well for a festive cocktail. Cranberry and lime is mellowed out with the spicy sweetness of ginger syrup. May your matrushkas contain something special this holiday season! Recipe 2 oz Vodka 3/4 oz Lime juice 3/4 oz Cranberry juice 3/4 oz
Martini
MARTINI Many years ago I took a bartending course and one of the drinks that I remember most from that experience is the martini. They taught that what made this cocktail dry was a matter of just a few drops of vermouth. Six drops was semi-dry and three drops was dry. I’ve stuck with that
Bloody Mary
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