Father’s Day Cocktails for the No Frills Dad
Father’s Day is the perfect time to sit back with Dear ‘Ole Dad and reminisce about all the good times, remember when times and times you were let off the hook when he was being oh so generous. While some Father’s enjoy a hearty glass of Scotch or Bourbon, others enjoy a good old fashioned cocktail or two without veering over to the girly side of imbibing. There will be no pink frilly drinks for your dad this Father’s Day, but plenty of flawlessly layered cocktails to set the tone for idle chat and relaxation.
The Happy Dad
1-1/2 ounce Oval Vodka
3/4 ounce Cointreau
1 ounce Campari
Orange twist for garnish
Shake first three ingredients with ice in a shaker. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with orange twist.
London Lemonade
1-1/2 ounce Beefeater Gin
1 ounce Hiram Walker Triple Sec
2 ounces Lemon Juice
1/2 ounce Simple Syrup
Fill a shaker with ice and add ingredients. Shake vigorously for one minute. Pour into a Collins glass. Garnish with a fresh sprig of mint.
24 Sour
2 ounces Beefeater 24 Gin
1 ounce fresh-squeezed lemon juice
1/2 ounce Benedictine
1/2 ounce Simple Syrup
2 dashes Angostura Bitters
1 egg white
Shake all ingredients vigorously with ice and strain into a chilled glass. Garnish with an orange wedge and cherry.
Mata Hari Lime Cooler
1-1/2 ounce Absinthe Mata Hari
1 ounce Hiram Walker Triple Sec
3 ounces Fresh Sour Mix
Soda water (to top)
Combine the first three ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake thoroughly and strain into an iced Collins glass. Top with soda water and garnish with a lime slice.
More Ideas for Father’s Day:
· Tommy Bahama Rum: Father’s Day Classic
· This Father’s Day Give Dad Something a Little Easier to Raise
· Highland Park: Remember Quality for Father’s Day
· Highland Park featured at College World Series whisky tasting
· Out of this world experience at Spirit World: Glenmorangie, Ardbeg
· The Macallan: Express Yourself
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