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7 Two Ingredient Cocktails for Labor Day

Posted on August 31, 2012 | Leave a comment

Labor Day celebrates the hard working American laborer and is often observed as a day (or weekend) set aside for end of summer parties and celebrations. We could opt for high end, call out all the stops, seventeen ingredient cocktails to “Wow” and impress friends and guests, but why? There are many refreshingly satisfying two ingredient cocktails waiting in the wings. No muss, no fuss.

More Labor Day & two ingredient cocktails to enjoy.

The Highball is a basic recipe for many base spirits. The ratio of base spirit to choice of mixer evens out nicely giving you and guest options depending upon taste preference. A table or bar with selection of base spirits, variety of easy mixers and perhaps a few optional lemon, lime or orange slices allows your guests to prepare their own drinks, keeping your day labor free. Pick your poison…

Highball

2 ounces Base Spirit of Choice

3 ounces Mixer of Choice

Place base spirit (Whiskey, Vodka, Rum, etc…) in highball glass over fresh ice. Top with mixer (club soda, tonic, juice, etc…).

Cocktails in a beer crowd? No problem. These three two ingredient recipes offer alternatives for the combined beer and cocktail crowd.

Depth Charge

2 ounces Schnapps

1 pint Beer

Place schnapps flavor of your choice into chilled beer mug. Top with beer.

Shandy

7-UP

Beer

Place chilled 7-UP to the halfway point in a highball glass; no ice. Top with chilled beer.

Shandy Gaff

Ginger Ale

Beer

Place chilled ginger ale to the halfway point in a highball glass; no ice. Top with chilled beer.

Keeping it slow, comfortable and relaxed…

Comfortable Screw

1-1/2 ounce Southern Comfort

3-1/2 ounces Orange Juice

Orange Slice Garnish

Combine liquids in highball glass over fresh ice. Garnish with lime wedge.

Sloe Screw

2 ounces Sloe Gin

3 ounces Orange Juice

Place Sloe Gin in highball glass over fresh ice. Top with orange juice. Stir.

Since whiskey is king…

Kentucky Colonel Cocktail

3 ounces Bourbon

1 ounce Benedictine

Lemon Twist

Combine liquids in mixing glass with ice. Stir to chill. Strain into chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with lemon twist.

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Rusty Nail

Posted on August 30, 2012 | Leave a comment

Labor Day closes out the summer season while gathering in family and friends. An excellent crowd pleaser is this two ingredient drink which is an easy favorite among scotch drinkers and cocktail enthusiasts riding the wave of Speakeasy couture. The version below tweaks the classic Rusty Nail recipe by dialing down the sweetness factor a notch so more scotch shines through in the flavor profile.

Rusty Nail

1-1/2 ounce Blended Scotch Whisky

1/4 ounce Drambuie

Build in an old-fashioned glass over ice. No garnish.

Please remember buzzed driving is impaired driving which is the equivalent to driving drunk. Plan ahead by arranging for a cab or designated driver.

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Labor Day: Labor Free 2 Ingredient Cocktails

Posted on September 2, 2011 | 1 Comment

Two ingredient cocktails are an ideal way to enjoy a labor free Labor Day weekend of entertaining friends while still enjoying relaxation time as host. Simple drinks with few ingredients remain flavorful, satisfying and keep prep time to a minimum. The Highball could be one of the most popular two ingredient drinks. Its open ended option of base spirit and mixer of choice provide an endless combination of flavors for all to enjoy. There are many more two ingredient cocktails and drinks to explore. Choose to include suggested garnishes or leave the drink bare.

Highball

2 measures Base Spirit of Choice

3 measures Mixer of Choice

Place base spirit (Whiskey, Vodka, Rum, etc…) in highball glass over fresh ice. Top with mixer (club soda, tonic, juice, etc…).

Appetizer

3 measures Dubonnet Rouge

1 Orange – freshly squeezed

Combine liquids in mixing glass with ice. Stir to chill. Strain into chilled cocktail glass.

Camparosa

2 measures Campari

3 measures Grapefruit Juice

Orange Slice Garnish

Combine liquids in highball glass over fresh ice. Garnish with orange slice.

Cherry Cooler

2 measures Cherry Brandy

3 measures Cola

Lemon Slice Garnish

Place brandy in highball glass over fresh ice. Top with cola. Stir. Garnish with lemon slice.

Comfortable Screw

1-1/2 measure Southern Comfort

3-1/2 measures Orange Juice

Orange Slice Garnish

Combine liquids in highball glass over fresh ice. Garnish with lime wedge.

Kentucky Cocktail

3 measures Bourbon

1 measure Pineapple Juice

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

Whisky Mac

1-1/2 measure Scotch

1 measures Ginger Wine

Place scotch in an Old Fashioned glass over fresh ice. Top with ginger wine. Stir.

The Golf Cocktail calls for a simple third ingredient to round out the flavor.

Golf Cocktail

3 measures Gin

1 measure Dry Vermouth

3 dashes Classic Bitters

Combine liquids in mixing glass with ice. Stir to chill. Strain into chilled cocktail glass.

Find more suggestions for the weekend in Easy Two Ingredient Drink & Shot Recipes.

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Easy Two Ingredient Drink & Shot Recipes

Posted on September 6, 2010 | 1 Comment

Easy two ingredient drink recipes include {left to right} the Greyhound long drink, Adios layered shot, Godfather short drink, Baby Guinness layered shot, and Monkey Wrench long drink. – photo by Cheri Loughlin, The Intoxicologist

There is definitely no reason to labor over intensive cocktail recipes with multiple ingredients to gain flavorful sips while enjoying the weekend. There are numerous two ingredient drink recipes to put together for easy, flavorful enjoyment. Venture beyond the obvious vodka and cranberry Cape Codder drink or usual ‘go to’ popular shots. Try a new two ingredient drink or shot recipe while soaking up the last few days of luke warm temperatures over the Labor Day weekend.

Two Ingredient Drink Recipes

Adios Layered Shot

Adios layered shot is an easy two ingredient drink that can also be shaken and poured into the shot glass. It is also excellent served on the rocks. – photo by Cheri Loughlin, The Intoxicologist

Say goodbye to summer time heat and hello to cooler temps, football and the beautiful colors of fall foliage with the Adios shot.

Adios

3/4 ounce Coffee Liqueur

3/4 ounce Tequila

Carefully layer chilled spirits in a shot glass in the order given. Shoot. Say goodbye to the lazy, hazy days of summer.

Baby Guinness Layered Shot

Baby Guinness layered shot is meant to mimic the look of a real Guinness beer when layered correctly. It is an easy two ingredient drink recipe. – photo by Cheri Loughlin, The Intoxicologist

For beer fans everywhere who want to get the party started with a big bang there is the Baby Guinness. When accomplished correctly this shot layers with the look of a correctly poured mini pint of Guinness. What’s not to love about a mini shot of Guinness?

Baby Guinness

3/4 ounce Coffee Liqueur

3/4 ounce Irish Cream Liqueur

Carefully layer chilled spirits in a chilled shot glass in the order given.

Find more fun shot recipes filed in the shot category.

Godfather Short Drink

The Godfather belongs to a family of drinks which includes the Godmother {Vodka, Amaretto} and Godchild {Vodka, Amaretto, Half & Half}. The Godfather and Godmother are two ingredient drink recipes – photo by Cheri Loughlin, The Intoxicologist

Every gathering has that special someone who tells the best stories and knows the funniest jokes. He is the Godfather of the party. He gets the party started simply by arriving. He is classic.

Godfather

2 ounces Scotch Whisky

1 ounce Amaretto

Build over fresh ice in a rocks glass. Stir.

Monkey Wrench Long Drink

Make the Monkey Wrench a tad bit sweeter by using Ruby Red Grapefruit Juice. Delicious and refreshing. – photo by Cheri Loughlin, The Intoxicologist

Poor weather sometimes spoils even the best of plans. Don’t let Mother Nature throw a Monkey Wrench into your plans. Pour a little spirited fun over ice, stir and let the good times continue indoors if a little rain falls on your parade.

Monkey Wrench

2 ounces Gold Rum

3 ounces Pink Grapefruit Juice

Build over fresh ice in a highball glass. Stir.

Do long holiday weekends make you feel like getting away? Buy a ticket, hop a Greyhound and take a tour. Or just sip a long, tall cool one and think about all the places you could go.