The Delmonico Cocktail

* 1 ounce gin
* 1/2 ounce brandy
* 1/2 ounce dry vermouth
* 1/2 ounce sweet vermouth
* 1 dash orange bitters
Garnish: Lemon twist
Stir with ice. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass
While I could not find any historical evidence, I believe this cocktail was created to honor the original Delmonico Restaurant founded in New York City in the [...]

The Tom and Jerry Cocktail

Tom and Jerry (Batter Mix)
* 1 lbs. Sugar
* 3 eggs (whites and yolks separated)
* 2 ounces Rum
* 1 tsp. Cinnamon
* 1/2 tsp. Cloves
* 1/2 tsp. Allspice
* 1/2 [...]

Brandy Crusta

The Brandy Crusta was invented in 1852 in New Orleans. I have seen recipes that call for triple sec, curacao and cointreau.

1 1/2 oz. Brandy
3/4 oz. Cointreau
3/4 oz. lemon juice
Dash of Maraschino Liqueuer
Dash of Angustura Bitters

Add indredients into an ice filles mixing tin and shake.
Pour into a small, sugar rimmed wine glass
Garnish with a long [...]

The Black Feather Cocktail

I was in the mood for something different this weekend. I wanted to mix a cocktail with a spirit I don’t use much. Wandering through my local wine and spirit superstore, I came upon the Brandy/Cognac aisle. I immediately thought of Robert Hess’ creation, the Black Feather. I consulted the cocktail database I keep on [...]

An Imbiber’s Bucket List

Originally posted by Darcy O’Neil at Art of Drink , this is the top 100 liquid items you should consume before kicking the bucket. I say items, because some of these cannot really be classified as beverages in the traditional sense of the word. If you want to participate, please do. It’s great fun.
Instructions:
1) [...]

The Sidecar

The Sidecar
* 2 ounces Brandy (cognac)
* 1 ounce Cointreau
* 1/2 ounce lemon juice
Shake with ice. Strain into cocktail glass.
This was my first try at mixing a brandy cocktail. I found this drink to be very smooth with a nice balance between the Brandy and lemon juice. I would definitely make this again and would [...]

Celebrate Repeal Day !! – December 5th

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