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International Cocktail

Posted on April 17, 2012 | 1 Comment

The International Cocktail tastes similar to a Manhattan, but softer with its exchange for the usual lush vermouth. Orange gives this cocktail very nice aroma. Might be terrific with stronger whiskey. Has slight green banana faintness in the taste. More of a watered down Manhattan rather than rich, lush, gregarious version. Perfect perhaps for the gentleman or lady on a sophisticated evening out. International Cocktail 056 - photo copyright Cheri Loughlin

International Cocktail

2 ounces Gentleman Jack Tennessee Whiskey

1 ounce Dry Sack Sherry

2 dashes Classic Bitters

Orange Peel Garnish

Combine liquids in mixing glass with ice. Stir to chill. Strain into martini glass. Garnish with flamed orange twist. May also serve the International Cocktail in rocks glass over fresh ice.

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Silhouette

Posted on January 23, 2012 | Leave a comment

Fresh berries and sugar free syrups open the playing field up to lower calorie and lower carbohydrate drink recipe options. Muddling fruit just might burn a few extra calories with the little bit of elbow action, too!  Keep this whiskey cocktail lower calorie and delicious easily with minimal effort and fabulous results.Silhouette - photo copyright Cheri Loughlin

Silhouette – adapted by Cheri Loughlin

Origination: Signature cocktail of Eclipse Bars – England

5 Fresh Raspberries

1/2 measure Raspberry Sugar Free Syrup

1 measure Whiskey

1 measure Light Cranberry Juice

1/4 measure Fresh Lime Juice

Mint Leaves & Raspberry Garnish

Muddle raspberries and syrup in mixing glass. Add remaining ingredients with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into rocks glass over crushed ice. Garnish with bruised mint leaves and raspberry. Total approximate calories based upon 1 measure equals 1 ounce: 86 calories

Even though this has slight sugar free taste buried within, the fresh fruit flavor really kicks in and creates quite a tasty treat. Fabulous flavor as is, but since it sits at 86 calories it might be worth the extra 34.5 calories to bump up the whiskey a notch (1-1/2 measure rather than 1 measure), making the total calorie count 120.5.

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Royal Jack

Posted on January 6, 2012 | Leave a comment

Royal Jack contains beautiful color without being overly sweet. Three ingredients make it easy to build and it remains true to its whiskey base beneath the rich cassis and cranberry.

Royal Jack – created by Cheri Loughlin

Royal Jack - photo copyright Cheri Loughlin1-1/2 measure Whiskey

1/2 measure Crème de Cassis

1 measure Cranberry Juice

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

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Bitterly Twisted

Posted on November 18, 2011 | 1 Comment

Bitterly Twisted – created by Cheri Loughlin

Bitterly Twisted - created by and photo copyright Cheri Loughlin1-1/2 measure Whiskey or Bourbon

1-1/2 measure Ruby Red Grapefruit Juice

1/2 measure Artichoke Liqueur

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.

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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Rocky Mountain Ginger Crisp

Posted on November 11, 2011 | Leave a comment

Rocky Mountain Ginger Crisp – created by Cheri Loughlin

Rocky Mountain Ginger Crisp cocktail commissioned for Hiram Walker - created by Cheri Loughlin - photo copyright Cheri Loughlin1 part Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey

1/2 part Hiram Walker Gingerbread Liqueur

1-1/2 part Kern’s Apricot Nectar

1-1/2 part Zipang Sparkling Sake

Skewered Crystallized Ginger Round Garnish

Combine Stranahan’s Whiskey, Hiram Walker Gingerbread Liqueur and apricot nectar in a mixing glass.  Stir.  Pour into a highball glass over ice.  Top with measurement of Zipang Sparkling Sake.  Garnish with skewered crystallized ginger.

*Stranahan’s Whiskey gives this cocktail unique ‘ginger beer’ robust flair due to the distinctive beer quality Stranahan’s contains in the finish.

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Review: Elijah Craig Bourbon

Posted on October 27, 2011 | Leave a comment

Elijah Craig Bourbon 12 Year Tasting Notes

Elijah Craig 12 Year Bourbon - photo copyright Cheri LoughlinAroma: Not quite ripe peaches. Salt water taffy.

Taste:Grassy grain such as rye or wheat. Almost like Wheat Chex or Wheaties. Same watery feel as some other Heaven Hill bourbons. Kind of barbeque sauce flavor in the back. Not too sweet. Love the deep, rich color. Cherry right of the bat with wood tone. Thicker than Single Barrel. Carmel chocolate smooth. Funny after taste in the lingering finish. Sweet around the edges. Little burny. Mint at the end. Tea flavor such as black tea bark.

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Review: Evan Williams Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Posted on October 25, 2011 | 1 Comment

Evan Williams Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Tasting Notes

Evan Williams Bourbon - photo copyright Cheri LoughlinExtra Sour Mash Aged

Aroma: Slight cinnamon, peach

Taste: More cherry comes out in the taste. Bit of chocolate. Somewhat thin, but long warm fiish. Some raw damp wood.

Evan Williams Single Barrel 1999

Aroma: Fragrant Wood, almost but not quite sandalwood. Some allspice or maybe applesauce.

Evan Williams Single Barrel Neat - photo copyright Cheri LoughlinTaste: Rock candy finish. Pear. A little watery in the middle. Chocolate. Quite a bit of burn. A little thin. Slightly non-descript. Possibly mocha. Coffee more so than chocolate. Slight wood and bitterness.

Evan Williams Bourbon sample for review courtesy Heaven Hill Distillery.

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Winter Slumber

Posted on October 21, 2011 | 1 Comment

 Winter Slumber – created by Cheri Loughlin

Winter Slumber cocktail commissioned for Hiram Walker - created by Cheri Loughlin - photo copyright Cheri Loughlin1 part Whiskey or Bourbon

1/2 part Hiram Walker Pumpkin Spice Liqueur

1/4 part Voyant Chai

1-1/2 part Heavy Whipping Cream

Cinnamon & Sugar for Rim Garnish

Place liquids in a cocktail shaker with ice.  Shake to blend and chill.  Strain into a cocktail glass rimmed with cinnamon and sugar. 

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Fireside Sipper

Posted on September 30, 2011 | Leave a comment

 Fireside Sipper – created by Cheri Loughlin

Fireside Sipper cocktail commissioned for Hiram Walker - created by Cheri Loughlin - photo copyright Cheri Loughlin1-1/2 part The Glenlivet Single Malt Scotch Whisky

3/4 part Hiram Walker Peach Flavored Brandy

1 teaspoon Hiram Walker Amaretto Liqueur

1/4 to 1/2 part Filtered Water to taste

Place liquids in a mixing glass – no ice.  Stir gently to blend.  Pour into snifter. 

*Excellent fireside sipper, after dinner dessert cocktail.  Veers to the sweeter side, but not sticky sweet.

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Review: Collingwood Canadian Whisky

Posted on September 14, 2011 | Leave a comment

Collingwood Canadian Whisky Rocks - photo copyright Cheri Loughlin

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.

Collingwood Canadian Whisky Neat - photo copyright Cheri LoughlinAroma: 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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