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Down East Delight

Posted on July 9, 2012 | Leave a comment

Down East Delight

1 ounce Cranberry Juice

1 ounce Grapefruit Juice

2 ounces Orange Juice

1/2 ounce Honey – to taste

Maraschino Cherry & Orange Slice Garnish

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

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Tagged Cranberry Juice, Down East Delight, Grapefruit Juice, Honey, Non-Alcoholic Drinks, Orange Juice

Ocean Wave

Posted on June 11, 2012 | Leave a comment

Ocean Wave

2 ounces White Grape Juice

2 ounces Grapefruit Juice

2/3 ounce Passionfruit Juice

Combine liquids in highball glass over fresh ice. Stir.

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Citrus Slipper

Posted on June 4, 2012 | Leave a comment

Many restaurants and bars have taken to consumer demand for alcohol free “cocktails” alternatives for those wearing the designated driver hat, pregnant women enjoying an evening out and those who just prefer a non-alcoholic liquid libation. That is where Mocktail design becomes the highlight and creativity steals the show.

Kingston Brewing Company touts The Citrus Sipper, created by Cory Serson. This fabulous Mocktail won Best Fizzy Mocktail in the Great Mocktail Challenge 2003.

Citrus Sipper

1 ounce Lime Cordial

3 ounces Cranberry Juice

3 ounces White Grapefruit Juice

Ginger Ale

Orange Wedge Garnish

Build in the order given in a ten ounce highball glass filled two thirds full of ice. Top with Ginger Ale. Garnish with orange wedge. Insert straw to stir.

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Tagged Citrus Sipper, Cranberry Juice, Ginger Ale, Grapefruit Juice, Lime Cordial, Non-Alcoholic Drinks

Paloma

Posted on May 3, 2012 | Leave a comment

There’s a reason the Paloma has been around for ages. It’s easy to build and refreshing to drink. Why make enjoyment difficult?

Paloma

2 measures Reposado or Silver Tequila

1/2 measure Lime Juice

4 measures Grapefruit Juice

Splash of Club Soda

Lime Wedge

Coarse Salt

Rim highball or pint glass with lime wedge. Dip into coarse salt. Fill glass with ice. Add tequila, lime juice and grapefruit juice. Stir. Top with club soda to taste. Garnish with lime wedge.

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Tagged Club Soda, Fresh Lime, Grapefruit Juice, Paloma, Salt, Tequila

Ponce de Leon Cocktail

Posted on January 11, 2012 | Leave a comment

Ponce de Leon could definitely be described as vintage, classic or totally retro, but the cocktail is far from it. The man sailed rough seas with Christopher Columbus in search of a new world. The cocktail brings sipping satisfaction in the dawning of a new age. The goal is balance of flavor. Ponce de Leon delivers. Though there are a few variations on this cocktail, this one tempts the palate with its multi-layering of light and dark spirits.

Ponce de Leon

1 measure Cognac

1/2 measure Rum

1/2 measure Premium Orange Liqueur

1/2 measure Grapefruit Juice

1 measure Brut Champagne

Combine cognac, rum liqueur and juice in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into champagne saucer or cocktail glass. Top with champagne. Stir gently. Lovely round, lush sweetness without being overly sugary. Faint hint of grapefruit bitter in the finality, bringing the flavors together in perfect harmony. That is before the champagne topper! Champagne adds more sweetness and thins the cocktail out a little more.

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Tagged Champagne, Cognac, Grapefruit Juice, Premium Orange Liqueur, Rum

St~Germain

Posted on December 25, 2011 | Leave a comment

By far the sexiest bottle on the planet; take this spirit on into the New Year with a little extra spice…

Pastinaca

1-1/2 measure Tequila Blanco

1/2 measure Mezcal

1 measure St-Germain

1/2 measure Lime Juice

3/4 measure Grapefruit Juice

Lime Wedge

Chili Salt Rim – Sea Salt, Chili Powder, Cayenne Pepper

Rim rocks glass with lime and chili salt rim. Set aside. Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend. Strain into prepared glass over fresh ice.

The St-Germain bottle photo is available for digital download in the Wine & Spirits stock photography Gallery.

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St-Germain sample for review courtesy representatives of the brand

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Tagged Fresh Lime, Grapefruit Juice, Mezcal, St-Germain, Stock Photography, Tequila

Prohibition Era Spirit: Aperol

Posted on December 5, 2011 | Leave a comment

Aperol, introduced in Padua, Italy in 1919, set modern day standards ahead of its time by creating a spirit with a lower alcohol content of just 11%. The trendy and easily adaptable Aperol inspired an aperitif that went on to become the signature drink of Italy; the Aperol Spritz. Even today, the Aperol Spritz continues to thrive as a classic. In a cocktail world spinning with new infusions and creations released on the market every day, a classic which has stood the test of time like Aperol should not be overlooked.

Aperol is a dark orange Italian aperitif with a sweet orange flavor. It is made from a blend of base spirit, rhubarb, chinchona, genziana and of course the best kept secret of combination herbs. While the Aperol Spritz is the clear-cut traditional Aperol cocktail to experiment with, there are of course many recipe creations to please the palate. Hendrick’s Gin fashioned the Unusual Negroni using Aperol rather than Campari giving the classic a unique spin. Various modern day mixologists have taken this pre-prohibition spirit in many flavorful directions for palate pleasing cocktails sure to delight the senses. Celebrate Prohibition Repeal Day, Saturday, December 5, with an authentic prohibition era spirit; Aperol.

Aperol Spritz

2 measures Prosecco

1 measure Aperol

Splash of Soda Water

Orange Slice Garnish

Build over fresh ice in an Old Fashioned glass. Garnish with an orange slice if desired.

Aperol Royal

3 measures Spumante Brut

1 measure chilled Aperol

Lemon Twist Garnish

Pour chilled Aperol into a champagne flute. Top off with chilled Spumante Brut. Garnish with lemon twist spiral if desired.

Aperol Betty

2 measures Aperol

2 measures Orange Juice

1 measure Grapefruit Juice

Grapefruit Slice Garnish

Combine liquids in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with thin slice of grapefruit on rim of glass.

Aperol Classico

1/2 measure chilled Aperol

Splash Sparkling Water

Orange Peel Garnish

Chill Aperol ahead of time. Add Aperol to chilled cocktail glass or champagne flute. Top with sparkling water. Garnish with orange peel twist.

Aperol on the Rocks

2 measures Aperol

3-4 ice cubes

Orange Slice Garnish

Place Aperol in a rocks glass over fresh ice. Garnish with a fresh orange slice. Enjoy!

Aperol Orange

1 measure Aperol

2 measures Orange Juice

Orange Slice Garnish

Build in a rocks glass over fresh ice. Garnish with orange slice if desired.

Aperol Pompelmo

1 measure Aperol

2 measures Grapefruit Juice

Grapefruit Wedge Garnish

Build in a rocks glass over fresh ice. Garnish with fresh grapefruit wedge.

Aperol Vodka

2 measures Aperol

1 measure Vodka

Combine liquids in a cocktail shaker with ice. Strain into a cocktail glass.

Rhubarb the Reindeer – created by Junior Merino

1-1/2 measure G’vine Nouaison

3/4 measure Sloe Gin

1/4 measure Aperol or a splash of Campari

1/2 measure Simple Syrup

1/2 measure Lime Juice

1/4 measure Fresh Rhubarb Juice

1-1/2 measure Berry Infused Tea

Place liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend. Strain into highball glass over fresh ice.

Winter G’ubilee – created by Junior Merino

1-1/2 measure G’vine Nouaison

1/4 measure Aperol or Campari

3/4 measure Pineapple Juice

3/4 measure Pomegranate Juice

1/2 measure Simple Syrup

3/4 measure Lemon Juice

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

G’indian Summer

2 measures G’vine Gin

3/4 measure Aperol

1 measure Pomegranate Juice

1 measure cold Green Tea

1/4 measure Simple Syrup

Orange & Lemon Slices Garnish

Place liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend. Strain into rocks glass over fresh ice. Garnish with orange and lemon wheels.

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Bitterly Twisted

Posted on November 18, 2011 | 1 Comment

Bitterly Twisted – created by Cheri Loughlin

1-1/2 measure Whiskey or Bourbon

1-1/2 measure Ruby Red Grapefruit Juice

1/2 measure Artichoke Liqueur (Cynar)

2 dashes Orange Bitters

Grapefruit Twist Garnish

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

National Artichoke Heart Day celebrates the artichoke.

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Posted in Corporate Mixology, Whiskey Cocktails

Tagged Artichoke Liqueur, Bitterly Twisted, Bourbon, Cynar, Grapefruit Juice, Orange Bitters, Whiskey

Delicious Dark Day for the Paloma

Posted on February 27, 2011 | Comments Off

When tequila finds its way outside the Margarita and shot glass and the rich flavor of coffee flows from a bottle rather than filters through a coffee pot, cocktails just might be just on the horizon. Kahlua fuses the flavors of Mexico’s Veracruz Sugar Cane Rum and Jalisco Agave Tequila with fresh squeezed juices. A few shakes of the wrist and a mysterious flavorful coffee liqueur twist on a classic is born…just in time for National Kahlua Day, February 27.

Black Paloma – created by Rick Stutz

1-1/2 ounce Olmeca Altos Plata Tequila

1-1/2 ounce Kahlua

3/4 ounce Lime

1/2 ounce Fresh Grapefruit Juice

2 dashes Bitters

Pinch Salt

Club Soda

Combine liquid ingredients except club soda in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to chill. Strain into Collins glass over fresh ice. Top with club soda and pinch of salt.

Interesting to note: Kahlua Liqueur’s base spirit is made from Sugarcane Rum from Veracruz. Though this rum by itself would not be my first choice for premium sipping, it is ideal for creating coffee flavored liqueur. The spirit is thinner than expected considering the viscosity of Kahlua, but the coffee and mocha notes definitely noticeable in the forefront of initial taste.

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Tagged Black Paloma, Coffee Liqueur, Fresh Lime, Grapefruit Juice, Kahlua, National Kahlua Day, Olmeca Altos Tequila, Paloma, Rick Stutz, Tequila

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.