The Christmas Campari Sour is a cocktail is a festive play on the traditional Campari Sour for the holidays. Bright, silky, and refreshing, this is a lower alcohol apéritif that will make you want to carol with joy. To make this cocktail more fit for the holiday season, I omitted the traditional use of grapefruit …
Santa’s Flip is a riff on the Porto Flip cocktail by the influential American bartender, Jerry Thomas. I’ve updated this smooth and cozy cocktail to include nutmeg, amaretto, and coffee liqueur. This is the perfect after-dinner Christmas cocktail for Santa as he leaves some gifts under the tree. A Bit About Jerry Thomas Jerry Thomas …
The Batched Orange Manhattan is crafted for those who crave a little more orange zest in their life, and perhaps some chocolate too. The pumpkin-colored cocktail is made with Woodford Bourbon, Nonino Amaro, Grand Marnier, and orange bitters and is recommended to pair with bites of dark chocolate. After copious amounts of testing, the group …
Happy Paddy’s Manhattan is a spectacular modern remake of the classic Manhattan cocktail using Irish Whiskey as the base. Best served as an aperitif or evening cocktail, this Manhattan derivative will inspire thoughts of a magical Irish journey. Allow each sip of absinthe and chartreuse to take turns dancing Irish jigs on your taste-buds. As …
The Corpse Reviver No. 2 cocktail is a variation of the original Corpse Reviver, featuring an added dash of absinthe. Some call it an effective hair of the dog or hangover cure, but one thing is for certain; This cocktail certainly will jolt you back to life with its strong astringent flavors. If you’d like …
The Hocus Pocus Cocktail is a light and fragrant drink to sip on while enjoying a spooky Halloween night with friends! Adapted from the Hanky Panky, a sweet 50/50 martini created by Ada Coleman, head bartender at the Savoy Hotel in London. The Hocus Pocus balances out sweet vermouth and orange Curaçao liqueur with a …
The late Queen Elizabeth II enjoyed this Dubonnet and gin cocktail daily before lunch for many years of her life. While the cocktail has many minor variations and names depending on who you ask, this version is called The Queen’s Dubonnet and Gin Cocktail. The Story of the Dubonnet and Gin Cocktail Queen Elizabeth II’s …
Made with apple brandy, the Bobbing for Apples Cocktail is a fun way to celebrate the fall leaves turning color and apple season getting into full swing. This cocktail is packed with fall flavors, including rye whiskey, demerara syrup, angostura bitters, and orange bitters. It is garnished with a dehydrated apple slice and a cinnamon …
The Fright Night in the Grove cocktail is so good it’s scary. Freshly-squeezed grapefruit juice lends a pop of bright citrus flavors to a dreadfully-delightful combination of Jägermeister and tequila. But be forewarned. Too many of these may lead to one terrifying night. Looking for more spooky cocktails to serve this Halloween? Try the delicious …
For those who enjoy a generous splash of bitters to balance out their bourbon, the Skeleton Key cocktail is the key to your heart. Even with the delicious fall flavors of Elderflower liqueur and ginger beer, this refreshing cocktail is perfect for every season. If you’d like more Halloween-themed cocktail ideas, try MK Library’s Fright …