Blue Moon Cocktail

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 Fancy Free Cocktail

The Fancy Free Cocktail

2 oz. Bourbon Whiskey
1/2 oz. Maraschino Liqueur
1 dash Angostura Bitters
1 dash Orange Bitters

Stir with Ice, strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
This cocktail is very remenisent of the Manhattan, only a bit sweeter. The use of the Maraschino liqueur gives it a sweet kick throughout the cocktail instead of at the end of [...]

The Casa Blanca and Indian Tabac Super Fuerte Toro Maduro

The Casa Blanca
2 ounces Light Rum
1 1/2 tsps Lime Juice
1 1/2 tsps Triple Sec
1 1/2 tsps Maraschino Liqueur
Add all ingredients into a mixing tin and shake. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

This is a bright, sweet drink that really seems to bring out the cherry flavor of the liqueur. I enjoyed the under tones of [...]

Behind the Scenes: The Making of a Smoke Signals Cocktail Blog Post

Many of you have commented on how you wished you could post blog entries like I have. As I was getting ready to set up my elaborate, patented photo studio, I had an idea of doing something a little different. Instead of just showing the finished shot of the post’s subject, I would post about [...]

The Diabolo Cocktail

2 oz. rum
1/2 ounces Cointreau
1/2 ounces dry vermouth
2 dashes Angostura bitters

Stir with ice. Strain into a cocktail glass.
Garnish with a twist of orange peel.

I was in the mood for rum tonight. I had run out of light rum and while taking inventory of the bar shelf of my pantry, I found [...]

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The Aviation

The Aviation
2 oz Gin
1/2 oz Maraschino Liqueur
1/4 oz fresh lemon juice
add ingredients to a mixing glass with ice. Shake and strain into a cocktail glass.
Garnish with a Maraschino cherry.

This drink has been on my “to try” list for quite some time. It took me awhile to track down the Maraschino liqueur.
While there is no mistaking [...]