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Aperitif & Wine Cocktails

Posted on March 7, 2013 | Comments Off

So many cocktails are created with the foundation of strong spirits such as vodka, gin, whiskies, etc. It’s easy to forget there are other spirited choices for cocktail creation. The industry is seeing an upswing in beer cocktails, wine based cocktails and the inclusion of aperitif based cocktails.

Next time you’re in the mood for something a little off the beaten track, pick up an aperitif or bottle of wine and start mixing.

Holiday that celebrates wine ~ February 18 is National “Drink Wine” Day

Heights Cobbler – Jack the Horse Tavern, Brooklyn, NY

1/2 Lemon Wheel

1/2 Orange Wheel

6 Fresh or Thawed Frozen Cranberries

2 Pineapple Spears (1 peeled)

2 ounces Ruby Port

1/2 ounce Grand Marnier

2 dashes Bitters

Muddle lemon, oranges, 3 cranberries and peeled pineapple in bottom of cocktail shaker. Add port, Grand Marnier, bitters and ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into rocks glass over fresh ice. Garnish with remaining 3 cranberries and unpeeled pineapple spear.

Paris Sunset – CAV, Providence

3/4 ounce Dubonnet Rouge

3 drops Angostura Bitters

1-1/2 teaspoon Sugar

3 ounces Champagne – chilled

Combine Dubonnet, bitters and sugar in mixing glass. Stir to dissolve sugar. Add ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into chilled champagne flute. Top with champagne.

Ice Wine Martini – Blue Martini, Birmingham, MI

10 large seedless Green Grapes

2 ounces Ice Wine

2 ounces Vodka

2 Green Grapes Garnish – Halved

Place 10 grapes, vodka and wine in blender. Blend until smooth. Strain through tea strainer into ice filled cocktail shaker. Shake to chill. Strain into chilled martini glass. Garnish with skewered grape halves.

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Tagged Angostura Bitters, Aperitif, Bitters, Champagne, Cranberries, Dubonnet, Fresh Lemon, Grand Marnier, Grapes, Heights Cobbler, Ice Wine, Ice Wine Martini, Orange, Pineapple, Port, Premium Orange Liqueur, Sugar, Vodka, Wine

Lady of Leisure

Posted on February 13, 2013 | Leave a comment

For those celebrating Valentine’s Day as a single’s event… Cheers!

Lady of Leisure

1 measure Gin

1/2 measure Raspberry Liqueur

1/2 measure Premium Orange Liqueur

1/4 measure Lemon Juice

1 measure Pineapple Juice

Orange Zest Twist

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

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Tagged Gin, Lady of Leisure, Premium Orange Liqueur, Raspberry Liqueur, Valentine's Day

The Kiss

Posted on February 12, 2013 | Comments Off

Sometimes a simple kiss says it all.

The Kiss – created by Cheri Loughlin

1-1/2 ounce Spiced Rum

1/2 ounce Premium Orange Liqueur

1/2 ounce Praline Pecan Liqueur

1-1/2 ounce Apricot Nectar

Fresh Ground Nutmeg Garnish

Orange Twist

Build liquid ingredients over ice in rocks glass. Stir. Garnish with fresh ground nutmeg and orange twist.

I used Cruzan 9 Spiced Rum and Grand Marnier while creating this cocktail.

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Tagged Apricot Nectar, Cruzan 9 Spiced Rum, Grand Marnier, Nutmeg, Praline Pecan Liqueur, Premium Orange Liqueur, Spiced Rum, The Kiss, Valentine's Day

4 Champagne & Orange Juice Cocktails

Posted on February 7, 2013 | Comments Off

A Buck’s Fizz by any other name is what most Americans know as a Mimosa. This Sunday brunch staple may well be the most commonly known Champagne cocktail. The Buck’s Fizz or Mimosa is a simply elegant cocktail which turns an ordinary breakfast into an invitation for leisurely conversation.

The Buck’s Fizz originated in 1921 with barman, Pat McGarry, the first bartender of the famous Buck’s Club in London. McGarry is also the recognized creator of the original Sidecar cocktail. Captain H. J. Buckmaster established the Buck’s Club in 1919. He wanted an American Cocktail Bar rather than the stuffy traditional gentlemen’s clubs in existence at the time. He must have hit upon something, because the Buck’s Club made its way into contemporary fiction writing and has hit Hollywood’s big screen.

With only two ingredients, Champagne and orange juice, the Buck’s Fizz is an easy preparation. A Buck’s Fizz is heavier on orange juice than the Mimosa version that followed a few short years later, making its appearance at the Ritz Hotel in Paris in 1925. Both are very similar, the difference being only in the ratios of Champagne to orange juice. If Champagne is not available or desired, sparkling wine or Prosecco may be used. Fresh orange juice is always a plus, but is not absolutely necessary to make either of these cocktails a winning combination.

Buck’s Fizz

4 ounces Orange Juice

2 ounces Champagne

Pour chilled orange juice in chilled champagne flute. Top with champagne. Garnish with float of grenadine and maraschino cherry if desired.

Mimosa

2 ounces Orange Juice

4 ounces Champagne

Pour chilled orange juice in chilled champagne flute. Top with champagne. Garnish with float of grenadine and maraschino cherry if desired.

Barman Frank Meier or the Ritz Bar created an alternate version to the Mimosa calling it a Valencia.

Valencia

1 ounce Orange Juice

1/2 ounce Apricot Liqueur

5 ounces Champagne

Orange Spiral Garnish

Pour chilled orange juice and apricot liqueur in chilled champagne flute. Top with champagne. Garnish with orange spiral.

Yet another version of this ever popular cocktail is the French Mimosa using Grand Marnier. Cointreau or other Premium Orange Liqueur may be used as a substitute as well.

French Mimosa

1 ounce Orange Juice

1/2 ounce Premium Orange Liqueur

5 ounces Champagne

Orange Spiral Garnish

Orange Bitters – optional

Place chilled orange juice and orange liqueur in chilled champagne flute. Add orange bitters if desired. Top with champagne. Garnish with orange spiral.

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Create a Cocktail: Dubonnet Rouge, Cointreau & Kahlua

Posted on November 18, 2012 | Leave a comment

I recently posted a photograph of three spirits (Dubonnet Rouge, Cointreau and Kahlua Especial) to The Intoxicologist Facebook page to encourage a little cocktail creativity. The directive: What cocktail would you create using these three ingredients plus base spirit and / or mix-ins such as juices, syrups, etc.? The following three recipes were shared in response.

Thanks to all those who shared recipe ideas! I look forward to doing this again soon.

Grape Season – via Daniel Delgado Teran

1 ounce Kahlua (Coffee Liqueur)

1 ounce Cointreau (Premium Orange Liqueur)

1/4 ounce Dubonnet Rouge

1/4 ounce Hazelnut Liqueur

1/2 ounce Merlot Juice

Sea Salt Rim

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

Bloody & Bitter – via Justin Scappaticci

1/2 ounce Kahlua (Coffee Liqueur)

1-1/2 ounce Cointreau (Premium Orange Liqueur)

1/2 ounce Dubonnet Rouge

2 ounces Blood Orange Juice

2 dashes Orange Bitters

Club Soda

Justin didn’t give instructions on glass type, but due to the volume of this drink I would imagine the Bloody & Bitter should be built in highball glass over fresh ice.

Duke of York – via Steve Asmussen

Steve didn’t leave a name for his creative concoction, so I took the liberty of naming it. Steve, if you’re reading this and would like a name change for the cocktail, let me know.

2 ounces Kahlua (Coffee Liqueur)

1 ounce Dubonnet Rouge

1 ounce Cointreau (Premium Orange Liqueur)

4 ounce Peach Nectar

Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend. Strain into highball glass over fresh ice. ~ This makes an 8 ounce drink, so it might be advisable to cut the measurements in half. This makes the drink more manageable and you can take your time sipping without worrying about the bottom half of the drink becoming watery from ice melt.

What cocktail would you create using the spirits above?

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Review: Wild Turkey 81 Bourbon

Posted on August 16, 2012 | Leave a comment

81 Proof / 40.5% alcohol

Suggested Retail Price: $23 to $25 range / 750ml bottle

Wild Turkey 81 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Tasting Notes

Color: Dark side of gold with light reddish glow.

Aroma: Flat with usual bourbon notes of oak and wood. Slight dryness feel in the nose. Mild. No sweetness detected. Seems thin.

Tasted Neat: Quite a bit of burn naturally. Extremely light in field of sweetness. Warm. Thin. Falls a bit flat, non-descript. Vague orange peel.

Mouth Feel: Thin. Flavor and heat do not linger.

Comparable Spirit: Lower proof, drier rather than sweet mid range bourbons.

Possible Uses, Pairings and / or Cocktails:

Mixing bourbon or on the rocks pour for casual any day sort of use. Wild Turkey has many variations in its line. Experiment with the various levels to find one you like for how you use it.

Wild Turkey Rare Breed at 108.2 proof is one of my favorites for a bourbon based Bloody Mary. It adds just enough depth of flavor to compliment the cocktail rather than the usual brassiness a vodka Bloody Mary sometimes retains.

The Black Demure – created by Franky Marshall, Clover Club – New York

2 ounces Wild Turkey 81 Bourbon

1/4 ounce Crème de Mure

1/4 ounce Cointreau

3/4 ounce Fresh Lemon Juice

1/4 ounce Simple Syrup

Blackberry Garnish

Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into Old Fashioned glass over fresh ice. Garnish with blackberry.

Review sample provided by representatives of Campari America

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High Voltage

Posted on July 1, 2012 | Leave a comment

Sometimes big flavor comes in a tiny glass. High Voltage amps up the Independence Day flavor profile with a bit of classic style.

High Voltage

1-1/2 ounce Scotch

3/4 ounce Premium Orange Liqueur

Juice from 1/2 Fresh Lemon or Lime

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

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Tagged Fresh Lemon, Fresh Lime, High Voltage, Independence Day, Premium Orange Liqueur, Scotch

Chili Infused Tequila & the Chili Margarita

Posted on June 5, 2012 | 3 Comments

Jalepeno / Chili Infused Tequila – created by Cheri Loughlin

1 – 750ml Bottle Silver Tequila

3 to 6 Jalepenos or Chili Pepper of Choice

Rinse and dry peppers. Place a small slit two-thirds the length of each pepper on two sides of the pepper. Place peppers in wide mouth jar. Fill with tequila, saving original bottle for reuse once infusion is complete. Seal. Swirl liquid. Place in cool, dark space for 2 to 4 weeks. Swirl liquid every few days. Taste during infusion process for desired heat. Once desired heat has been achieved, strain tequila back into original tequila bottle.

Chili Margarita – created by Cheri Loughlin

2 ounces Chili Infused Tequila

1 ounce Fresh Lime Juice

1/2 ounce Agave Nectar

1/2 ounce Premium Orange Liqueur

Salt

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

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Tagged Agave Nectar, Chili Infused Tequila, Chili Margarita, Chili Pepper, Fresh Lime, Margarita, Premium Orange Liqueur, Tequila

Frozen Sangria Margarita

Posted on May 5, 2012 | Leave a comment

Sangria swirled throughout the base margarita makes a delicious festive treat. Subtle wine notes weave sweetness in with traditional citrus tart of the margarita. This wonderful frozen treat is easily accomplished with simple blender and freezer. No need for slushy machines at home. Added bonus… the base recipe without sangria added makes a great variation on the traditional margarita. It’s like two cocktails in one! Now that’s something to celebrate.

Frozen Sangria Margarita – created by Cheri Loughlin

2 measures Camarena Silver Tequila

1 measure Premium Orange Liqueur

3/4 measure Lime Juice

3/4 measure Lemon Juice

3/4 measure Spiced Orange Syrup*

1-1/2 cup Crushed Ice

2 measures Bottled Sangria – chilled

Orange & Lime Wedge Garnish

Place all ingredients except Sangria in blender. Blend until completely smooth. Place in freezer for 2 to 3 hours or overnight to firm. Shake container occasionally so mixture does not separate ingredients while freezing. When ready to serve: In wine goblet or decorative glass, alternately layer frozen tequila mixture with 1/4 to 1/2 measures of chilled Sangria. Garnish with orange and lime wedge.

*Spiced Orange Syrup – created by Cheri Loughlin

Zest of 1 Orange

10 to 12 Whole Cloves

1 heaping tablespoon Whole Allspice

3/4 cup water

1-1/2 cup Organic Cane Sugar

Place all ingredients in saucepan over medium heat. Heat until sugar is completely dissolved (approximately 5 minutes). Strain. Discard zest and spices. Refrigerate syrup.

Cocktail Recipe commissioned by Camarena Tequila Representatives

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.

Twitter, Facebook, StumbleUpon – str8upcocktails @ gmail.com – ©2012 Cheri Loughlin-The Intoxicologist, All Rights Reserved. All opinions, reviews and spirits’ coverage are the personal opinion and decision of Cheri Loughlin.

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Quintessential Martini

Posted on May 1, 2012 | Leave a comment

Quintessential Tequila Martini is a variation on the Maestro Martini without any spirit waste. – photo and recipe adaption by Mixologist Cheri Loughlin, The Intoxicologist

The Maestro Martini is said to be the smoothest Tequila Martini ever. Opinion or honest to goodness cocktail fact, I couldn’t say for sure. What could be said is the Maestro Martini originates with Maestro Dobel Diamond Tequila in partnership with the luxury lifestyle group Quintessentially. The tequila blends Extra-Anejo, Anejo and Reposado Tequilas together for an extremely smooth taste experience. And the tequila is perfectly clear.

Maestro Martini

The Maestro Martini uses 3 ounces Maestro Dobel Diamond Tequila, 1 ounce Cointreau Noir. Place ice in martini shaker. Add Cointreau Noir to coat the ice. Strain off Cointreau Noir. (Save it to drink separately if you like, but don’t put it in your chilled martini glass!) Place Maestro Dobel Diamond Tequila in cocktail shaker over Cointreau Noir coated ice. Stir until thoroughly chilled. Strain into chilled martini glass. Garnish with orange twist.

Quintessential Tequila Martini

Synonyms for quintessential include “ideal” and “classic”. I adapted the Maestro Dobel’s tequila martini because I liked the classic cocktail style, but didn’t think it was necessary to waste so much premium liqueur. This tequila martini variation is more ideal to me. I hope you think so, too!

Quintessential Tequila Martini – recipe adapted by Cheri Loughlin, The Intoxicologist

3 ounces Anejo Tequila

1/4 ounce Premium Orange Liqueur

Orange Twist Garnish

Place liquids in mixing glass with ice. Stir to chill. Strain into chilled martini glass. Zest fresh orange twist over top of cocktail and drop into drink. Adapted from the Maestro Martini

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