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6 Easy Two Ingredient Duo Drinks

Posted on February 5, 2013 | Leave a comment

The Godmother drink is classified as a “Duo” drink. Duo drinks mix a base spirit with liqueur. In this case amaretto and vodka are used. In the case of the Godfather duo drink, scotch and amaretto are used in the same ratio. Other variations include the Royal Widow and Widow’s Cork. Find the base spirit to liqueur ratio you prefer for the most enjoyable experience.

Godmother

2 ounces Vodka

1 ounce Amaretto

Combine liquids in Old Fashioned glass over fresh ice. Stir.

Royal Widow

1-1/2 ounce Canadian Whisky

1-1/2 ounce Amaretto

Combine liquids in Old Fashioned glass over fresh ice. Stir.

Widow’s Cork

1 ounce Irish Whiskey

1 ounce Amaretto

Combine liquids in Old Fashioned glass over fresh ice. Stir.

Another common Duo drink can be found bottled at your local liquor store or you can mix it in a glass yourself. The B & B cocktail was one of the first RTD (ready to drink) bottled cocktails on the market way back in the day.

B and B

1 ounce Brandy or Cognac

1 ounce Benedictine

Combine liquids in Old Fashioned glass over fresh ice. Stir. Or… Place liquids in snifter and serve neat.

One could say the Green Hornet and Stinger cocktails are one in the same. They both contain the same base spirit, same liqueur and in the same recipe ratio. The difference is the Green Hornet contains green crème de menthe and the Stinger uses white crème de menthe. The ultimate taste ends up the same no matter if you use white or green crème de menthe. Of course there are variations in exact recipe amounts depending on personal taste. Play around with the recipe and tweak it to your liking.

Green Hornet

3 ounces Brandy

1 ounce Green Crème de Menthe

Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Stir or shake according to preference. Strain into chilled cocktail glass. Or… Combine liquids in large rocks glass over fresh ice. Stir.

Another exceedingly popular liqueur ingredient in Duo drinks is coffee liqueur. The Black Russian is an excellent example. Variations include the Dirty Mother with brandy and the Brave Bull with tequila.

Dirty Mother

1-1/2 ounce Brandy

1/2 ounce Coffee Liqueur

Combine liquids in Old Fashioned glass over fresh ice. Stir.

Another delicious Duo drink that should make any “must try” drink list is the Rusty Nail. The Rusty Nail is an excellent crowd pleaser drink that’s easy to make and serve. It contains scotch and Drambuie.

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Canadian Coffee

Posted on January 27, 2013 | Leave a comment

Canadian Coffee

1 measure Canadian Whisky

1-1/2 measure Maple Syrup

Fresh Brewed Coffee

Maple Whipped Cream*

Chocolate Shavings

Place Canadian whisky and maple syrup in heat proof mug. Top with fresh brewed coffee. Garnish with fresh maple whipped cream. Sprinkle with chocolate shavings.

Maple Whipped Cream

3 tablespoons Heavy Cream

1 tablespoon Maple Syrup

Place heavy cream and maple syrup in chilled bowl. Whip together until light cream forms. Set aside.

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Russian Fucker

Posted on May 18, 2012 | Leave a comment

There’s a shot for everything and that includes humoring the funny bone, sugaring the sweet tooth and getting wasted within seconds. This one captures the attention by name (I didn’t name it by the way), messes one up if taken in rapid succession, but makes a terrific sipping drink if allowed to mellow out over time. Please use discretion when choosing your method of consumption.

Russian Fucker Shooter

1/3 measure Vodka

1/3 measure Amaretto

1/3 measure Canadian Whisky

Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into shot glass. Serve and shoot ice cold.

For those of you who prefer sipping over shooting, this makes an excelling drink for relaxing at the end of the day. Serve this on the rocks, neat or shake it up over ice to chill and aerate and serve in rocks glass without ice for smooth sipping.

Level Headed Russian Fucker – adapted by Cheri Loughlin

1 measure Vodka

1 measure Amaretto

1 measure Canadian Whisky

Orange Peel Garnish

Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake or stir to blend and chill. Strain into rocks glass over fresh ice.

Next time you run across a shot or shooter you think sounds like something you might want to actually taste rather than throw back, try it out shaken over ice and strained in a cocktail glass or poured over ice in a rocks glass. You might be surprised that the shot tastes a lot better at a slower pace than you thought. Then again, I’ve seen some of those shots….Some of them are aptly named like Toxic Waste, Nuclear Spill, and even a Dirty Ashtray. No thanks.

Cheri Loughlin is a leading cocktail and photography resource for beverage companies, event planners, businesses and individuals. High resolution cocktail and beverage stock photography images are available in downloadable digital format in the newly redesigned Stock Photography Gallery at www.cheriloughlin.com.

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Review: Collingwood Canadian Whisky

Posted on September 14, 2011 | Leave a comment

Collingwood Tasting Notes

Handcrafted Blended Canadian Whisky

Toasted Maplewood Mellowed

40% Alcohol – 80 Proof

Quite impressive bottle design. However it is remotely difficult to remove the initial cover (it is sealed snuggly to the bottle) before opening the actual bottle top which lies below the cap.

Aroma: Marshmallow sweetness with rich caramel. Citrus. Cinnamon toast notes. Hint of maple syrup.

Taste: Perfume sweetness. Floral. Some burn. Candied quality without overly sweetness coming through. Bit of powder dryness in the after taste. Syrup element as it applies to a spirit. As if this is the thinned out version of maple syrup with quite a bit of spirited punch. Twinge of anise (licorice). Sort of like hard shell candy coated anise seed.

On Ice: Quite a bit of sweetness brought out when served over ice. More anise and floral notes than before.

Collingwood Canadian Whisky sample for review provided by representatives of Brown-Forman.

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Reader Question: What to Make with Sambuca

Posted on September 6, 2011 | Leave a comment

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Tzvika from Israel wrote in saying:

“I just spent four hours reading your blog…and it is just amazing! I have a little question. I got a bottle of black Sambuca…what kind of cocktails can I make with it. Thank you.”

Tzvika,

First of all, thank you for taking so much time to pour through the material on my site. It is wonderful that you found it so informative. My regret is that you did not find everything you were looking for. However, I am so happy you decided to take the time to email me.

Sambuca is an Italian liqueur flavored with aniseed that is most often found in clear or “white” form. Other varieties are deep blue in color, referred to as black Sambuca, and bright red, red Sambuca. Black Sambuca usually has a hit of lemon zest flavoring along with the anise.

The most common ways of serving Sambuca is neat, on the rocks, with fresh water added, or in coffee in place of sugar. Sambuca con mosca (neat with coffee beans floated atop) is a common Italian way of serving Sambuca. Flaming Sambuca is also interesting and eye catching as there really is nothing like setting alcohol on fire before throwing it down the gullet.

Black Widow

1-1/2 measure Citrus Vodka

1-1/2 measure Black Sambuca

Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into chilled cocktail glass.

Folly Martini

2-1/2 measures Coffee Vodka

1/4 measure Sambuca

Coffee Beans Garnish

Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend & chill. Strain into chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with coffee beans floated on top.

Gotham Martini

3 measures Vodka

1/2 measure Blackberry Brandy

1/2 measure Black Sambuca

Fresh Blackberries Garnish

Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with skewered blackberries.

Licorice Martini

2 measures Coffee Liqueur

1/2 measure Sambuca

Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into chilled cocktail glass.

Buca-Cinco

3/4 measure Sambuca

1/2 measure Gin

2 measures Half & Half

Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into chilled cocktail glass.

Bullet Martini

1 measure Gin

1/4 measure Sambuca

Splash Lemon Juice

Splash Simple Syrup

Lemon Twist Garnish

Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with lemon twist.

Plenty Good

3/4 measure Black Cherry Vodka

3/4 measure Sambuca

Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into chilled shot glass.

White Cloud

3/4 measure Sambuca

1/2 measure Vodka

3 measures fresh Coffee

Whipped Cream Garnish

Place sambuca and vodka in heat proof mug. Top with fresh hot coffee. Garnish with whipped cream.

Five Points Sazerac

1/4 measure Blood Orange Bitters

1 measure Canadian Whisky

1 measure Sambuca

Lemon Twist & Maraschino Cherry Garnish

Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with lemon twist and cherry.

Con Mosca

1-1/4 measure Sambuca

1 measure Club Soda

3 measures Cranberry Juice

Lemon Twist Garnish

Place ice in highball glass. Add liquids in order given. Stir. Garnish with lemon twist.

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Tagged Blackberry Brandy, Canadian Whisky, Coffee, Coffee Liqueur, Gin, Sambuca, Vodka

Royal Panache

Posted on March 25, 2011 | Leave a comment

Royal Panache – created by Cheri Loughlin

1-1/4 measures Crown Royal Canadian Whisky

1/4 measures Hiram Walker Amaretto Liqueur

1/4 measures Vanilla Liqueur

2 dashes Peychaud’s Bitters

Maraschino Cherry & Orange Twist Garnish

Build liquids over fresh ice in an Old Fashioned glass. Garnish with skewered maraschino cherry wrapped with orange twist.

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Tagged Amaretto, Canadian Whisky, Classic Bitters, Corporate Mixology, Crown Royal, Vanilla Liqueur

Red Carpet Cocktails for Classic Glamour Goddesses

Posted on February 26, 2011 | Leave a comment

A real red carpet night out with the stars begins with red carpet cocktails with the oldies but goodies movie stars. Back in the day glamour wasn’t just something movie stars slipped into on Oscar night. Stars shined as if buffed and polished by the big wigs who shaped every nth of their career. Cocktail hour gatherings were met with tuxes and cocktail dresses with swanky sips in classy night clubs. Red carpet cocktails were defined by the people who sipped and shaped the movie industry.

Greta Garbo

Greta Garbo

1 ounce Brandy

1 ounce Dry Vermouth

1 ounce Orange Juice

1/4 ounce Grenadine

Dash Crème de Menthe

Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Stir or shake according to preference. Strain into large rocks glass over fresh ice.

Greta Garbo ranks number five on the 1999 American Film Institute’s female listing of 50 Greatest American Film Legends. The listing ranks the top 25 men and top 25 women in film. Humphrey Bogart and Katharine Hepburn top each respective list.

Marlene Dietrich

Marlene Dietrich

3 ounces Canadian Whiskey

2 dashes Angostura Bitters

1/2 ounce Orange Curacao

Lemon & Orange Wedge Garnish

Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake or stir according to preference. Strain into rocks glass over fresh ice. Garnish with lemon and orange wedge. Alternative serve: Strain into wine glass over fresh ice.

Marlene Dietrich ranks number 9 on the American Film Legends listing. She was one of the highest paid actresses of her time partly due to her glamorous femme fatale image. Earnest Hemingway is quoted as saying, “If she had nothing more than her voice, she could break your heart with it.”

Ginger Rogers

Ginger Rogers

1 ounce Gin

1 ounce Dry Vermouth

1 ounce Apricot Brandy

1/4 ounce Lemon Juice

Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into chilled cocktail glass. Alternative: Muddled fresh ginger, Splash fresh lime juice, topped with champagne. Also: Mojito style using Ginger Syrup in exchange for Simple syrup, Gin rather than Rum and topping the drink off with Ginger Ale.

Ginger Rogers is quoted as saying, “Hollywood is like an empty wastebasket.” But she had a few Hollywood favorites too; Cary Grant, Lucille Ball, Lew Ayres and of course Fred Astaire. Even though Ginger Rogers has a cocktail named for her, she didn’t drink. Her home bar was stocked with her favorite; ice cream sodas. Ginger Rogers ranks number 14 on the American Film Legends listing.

Mae West

Mae West

3 ounces Brandy

1 Egg Yolk

1 teaspoon Powdered Sugar

Cayenne Pepper Garnish

Place ingredients in cocktail shaker. Dry shake. Add ice. Shake to completely blend and chill. Strain into chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with light sprinkle of cayenne pepper. Alternative: 1 ounce Gin, 1/2 ounce Dry Vermouth, 3/4 ounce Apricot Brandy, 3/4 ounce Lime Juice, Dash Orange Bitters, Lemon Twist Garnish. Shake liquids with ice. Strain in cocktail glass. Garnish with lemon twist.

“Anything worth doing is worth doing slowly.” – Mae West. Well said and could definitely be applied to mixing and measuring cocktails or many other worthwhile ventures this Sex Goddess might have had in mind. Mae West is another non-drinking woman of film who made the number 15 slot on the American Film Legends list. Mae pushed the envelope on more than one occasion, but one prime example: She named the first play she ever wrote ‘Sex.’ Of course, one of my favorite quotes from this marvelous woman of film… “When I’m good I’m very good, but when I’m bad I’m even better.” My kind of woman.

Jean Harlow

Jean Harlow

2 ounces Light Rum

2 ounces Sweet Vermouth

Lemon Peel Garnish

Combine liquids in mixing glass with ice. Stir or shake to chill according to preference. Strain into chilled martini glass. Garnish with lemon peel.

Dubbed the “Platinum Blonde” and “Blonde Bombshell” due to her vamped up party girl sex appeal on the silver screen, Jean Harlow made her way to the number 22 spot on the American Film Legends list. Jean Harlow was the first female star to feature on the cover of Life Magazine; May 1937. Jean died at age 26, yet made 36 movies during her short career.

Mary Pickford

Mary Pickford

2 ounces Light Rum

2 ounces Pineapple Juice

1 teaspoon Grenadine

1 teaspoon Maraschino Liqueur

Maraschino Cherry Garnish

Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with maraschino cherry.

Mary Pickford is as timeless as the classic cocktail named in her honor. She ranks number 24 with American Film Legends. Mary Pickford was known as America’s Sweetheart, but loved throughout the world. She was one of the founders of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences along with Charlie Chaplin and Douglas Fairbanks. She starred in 236 films during her career and received an Oscar for Lifetime Achievement in 1976. She was the first film star to have her name placed in marquee lights.

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Whiskey Quotes & Cocktails

Posted on February 16, 2011 | 2 Comments

Whiskey spans the globe in a broad range of styles, flavors and varieties. No matter where the bottle pours it seems the preferred manner of consuming the spirit is neat or on the rocks. However the vast flavor profile of each individual whiskey creates a wealth of opportunity for cocktail sampling and springboard for new creations.

Enjoy a few words of “whiskey wisdom” from spirited drinkers past and present. Whiskey cocktails represent a few whiskies from around the world.

“The true pioneer of civilization is not the newspaper, not religion, not the railroad – but whiskey!” – Mark Twain

Buckaroo

1-1/2 ounce Overproof Bourbon

1/2 teaspoon Angostura Bitters

3 ounces Cola

Place ice in highball glass. Add bourbon and bitters. Stir. Top with cola. Serve with swizzle stick.

“I’m a simple man. All I want is enough sleep for two normal men, enough whiskey for three, and enough women for four.” – Joel Rosenberg, Science Fiction/Fantasy Author

Gall Bracer

1 ounce Bourbon

1 ounce Rye Whiskey

1/8 to 1/4 ounce Grenadine

2 dashes Angostura Bitters

Maraschino Cherry Garnish

Place liquids in mixing glass with ice. Stir to chill. Strain into rocks glass over fresh ice. Drop in maraschino cherry as garnish. Notation: To make this drink go long, add splash of club soda and serve in tall glass.

“Haven’t you learned yet that I put something more than whisky into my speeches?” – Winston Churchill

Churchill

1-1/2 ounce Scotch

1/2 ounce Sweet Vermouth

1/2 ounce Cointreau

1/2 ounce Lime Juice

Orange & Lime Slices Garnish

Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with orange and lime slices.

“We borrowed golf from Scotland as we borrowed whiskey. Not because it is Scottish, but because it is good.” – Horace Hutchinson, Golfer

Ring of Kerry

1-1/2 ounce Irish Whiskey

1 ounce Irish Cream

1/2 ounce Coffee Liqueur

Grated Chocolate Garnish

Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with sprinkling of grated chocolate on top.

“Whiskey is by far the most popular of all remedies that won’t cure a cold.” – Jerry Vale, American Singer

Pamplemousse

1-1/2 ounce Canadian Whisky

1/2 ounce Southern Comfort

2 ounces Grapefruit Juice

1/4 ounce Pineapple Syrup

Grapefruit Twist & Maraschino Cherry Garnish

Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into rocks glass over fresh ice. Garnish with skewered cherry and fresh grapefruit twist.

“Too much of anything is bad, but too much of good whisky is barely enough.” – Mark Twain

“Trust me, there’s nothing like drinking

So pleasant on this side of the grave

It keeps the unhappy from thinking

And makes all the rest the more brave.”

-Toasts & Quotes

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Celebrating Single

Posted on February 15, 2011 | 1 Comment

Move over couples. Singles have their day. It’s Singles Awareness Day; S.A.D. This singles only holiday is the alternative celebration to the ‘most romantic couples only’ holiday; Valentine’s Day. Some choose to observe Singles Awareness (or Appreciation) Day on Valentine’s Day, but the day after sounds like the perfect time for a Girl’s Night Out on the town to me. Cheers!

Flirtini

Fresh Raspberries

1 ounce Vodka

3/4 ounce Raspberry Liqueur

Splash Pineapple Juice

Splash Cranberry Juice

Brut Champagne

Muddle 5 or 6 fresh raspberries in bottom of mixing glass. Add spirits and juices with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into chilled martini glass. Top with 1-1/2 to 2 ounces Brut Champagne. Garnish with skewer of fresh raspberries or mint sprig.

Party like you mean it, but sip wisely.

Misdemeanor

1 part Canadian Whisky

1 part Butterscotch Schnapps

Combine spirits into cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into shot or pony glass. Strain into rocks glass over fresh ice if preferred.

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Tagged Butterscotch Schnapps, Canadian Whisky, Champagne, Cranberry Juice, Girl's Night Out, Pineapple Juice, Raspberries, Raspberry Liqueur, Shot-tails, Singles Awareness Day, Vodka, Whiskey

Soul Kiss Cocktail for Lovers

Posted on February 12, 2011 | 2 Comments

The Soul Kiss Cocktail provides the perfect recipe for snuggle success. This old style cocktail adds charm to cool evenings and cozy occasions with its dry vermouth and Dubonnet Rouge inclusion. Rather than use Canadian Whiskey the original recipe called for I’ve substituted Tennessee Whiskey. Soul Kiss Cocktail contains a wee amount of bitterness on the back end, but a tad more Dubonnet Rouge adjustment would fix that in a jiffy. Take advantage of cooler temperatures and heat things up with a drink recipe embracing the essence of the season; Soul Kiss Cocktail.

Soul Kiss Cocktail

2 ounces Tennessee Whiskey

1/4 ounce Dry Vermouth

1/4 ounce Dubonnet Rouge

1/2 ounce Orange Juice

Combine liquids in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into chilled cocktail glass.

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Tagged Canadian Whisky, Dry Vermouth, Dubonnet, Orange Juice, Valentine's Day, Whiskey

Tag Archives: Canadian Whisky

6 Easy Two Ingredient Duo Drinks

Canadian Coffee

Russian Fucker

Review: Collingwood Canadian Whisky

Reader Question: What to Make with Sambuca

Royal Panache

Red Carpet Cocktails for Classic Glamour Goddesses

Greta Garbo

Marlene Dietrich

Ginger Rogers

Mae West

Jean Harlow

Mary Pickford

Whiskey Quotes & Cocktails

Celebrating Single

Soul Kiss Cocktail for Lovers

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