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National Scotch Day Recipe Card

Posted on July 27, 2011 | Leave a comment

The work week doesn’t seem so long when liquor holidays keep popping up midweek. This week is no exception with National Scotch Day falling fortuitously on Wednesday; #WhiskyWednesday in the land of Twitter. Though many savor Scotch neat or occasionally on the rocks, Scotch served in cocktails is also a wonderful diversion from the usual. No matter how you enjoy your whisky, raise a glass in toast to National Scotch Day, July 27.

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Tagged National Scotch Day, Recipe Cards, Scotch, Whiskey

Must Try Classic Cocktail Alternatives

Posted on June 1, 2011 | 3 Comments

This Manhattan style cocktail contains definite flavor of dry vermouth spilling into the flavor palate. Would perhaps benefit by switching Heering Cherry Liqueur for Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur in my opinion as the Luxardo washes a bit too perfumy in this particular cocktail. Though the flavors meld together nicely the longer the drink sits in the glass. Cynar rather nice fit for this version. Might like hint more, but that is only due to my fascination with the artichoke spirit. Definite must try for bourbon enthusiasts and Manhattan cocktail lovers.

Bensonhurst

2 measures Bourbon

1 measure Dry Vermouth

1/2 measure Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur

1/4 measure Cynar

Maraschino Cherry Garnish

Combine liquids in mixing glass with ice. Stir to thoroughly chill. Strain into cocktail glass. Garnish with maraschino cherry.

Bensonhurst is a cocktail descendent of the Brooklyn Cocktail which calls for Amer Picon, a rare liqueur. This original adaptation utilizes Cynar. Named for a tough Italian neighborhood in Brooklyn. The original Bensonhurst version below is created by Chad Solomon of Cuffs and Buttons.

Bensonhurst

2 measures Rye

1 measure Noilly Prat Dry Vermouth

2 measures Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur

1 teaspoon Cynar

Without Garnish

Amer Picon is a French aperitif with bitter sweet flavors primarily highlighted as herbal and orange.

Brooklyn Cocktail

1-1/2 measure Rye

1/2 measure Dry Vermouth

1/4 measure Maraschino Liqueur

1/4 measure Amer Picon

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

Another variation is the Brooklyn which utilizes Canadian Whisky rather than Rye or Bourbon.

Brooklyn

2 measures Canadian Club Whisky

1 measure Dry Vermouth

Dash Amer Picon

Dash Maraschino Liqueur

Lemon Twist Garnish – Optional

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

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Tagged Amer Picon, Bourbon, Canadian Club Whisky, Chad Solomon, Cherry Heering Liqueur, Cynar, Dry Vermouth, Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur, Manhattan, Rye, Whiskey

Peek into the Peculiar

Posted on March 30, 2011 | Leave a comment

Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey is such an unusual find. The aroma and taste meld together in an extraordinary contradiction of flavor personality. Those who consume this artisanal spirit with regularity speak of it with enthusiasm that rivals that of cult followings. It’s just that good, different or remarkable, depending on how one perceives it. Possibly it is the story behind the beginning of the brand combined with the flavor. No matter. Stranahan’s built whiskey from the ground up and continues to produce whiskey enthusiasts search for with vigor and hold in high regard.

Aroma: Maraschino cherry with barely there vanilla. Perfumed. Cotton candy sugar-ish like the sweetened lip gloss teenage girls use to wet their lips with for a perfectly polished shine.

Flavor: This is where Stranahan’s becomes exceedingly interesting. It’s the ‘POW’ factor – the ‘WOW’ factor – the ‘What the heck was that?!’ factor. Simply stated; Juicy Fruit gum sweet in the front with a beer chaser in the finish. This is a built in Colorado Car Bomb without all the mixers. The flavor is so bizarre one sip will never do. Stranahan’s finishes long and hearty with distinct notes of dark, robust beer head. Uncanny. Beyond unusual. Think along the lines of Western; straw, grasses, saddle and wool with underlying cereal grain.

Colorado Cherry – created by Cheri Loughlin

1 ounce Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey

1/2 ounce Apricot Brandy

1/4 ounce Vanilla Liqueur

1/2 ounce Dubonnet Rouge

Maraschino Cherry Garnish if desired

Combine liquid ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake or stir according to preference to chill. Strain into a small cocktail glass. Garnish with maraschino cherry if desired.

Ironically there is no cherry added to this concoction only the undertone of Stranahan’s itself, yet it flavors out distinctly cherry-ish with the ever present Stranahan ‘beer fizz’ on the back end. Extremely peculiar in a rather captivating manner.

Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey sample for review courtesy representatives of Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey.

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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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Tagged Bourbon, Canadian Whisky, Classic Bitters, Coffee Liqueur, Cointreau, Cola, Fresh Lime, Grapefruit Juice, Grenadine, Horace Hutchinson, Irish Cream, Irish Whiskey, Jerry Vale, Joel Rosenberg, Liquor Quotes, Mark Twain, Pineapple Juice, Rye, Scotch, Southern Comfort, Sweet Vermouth, Whiskey, Winston Churchill

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

Gifting the Black Rose

Posted on February 14, 2011 | 3 Comments

Though the black rose does not actually exist in nature, when given as gift the meaning is larger than life – pardon the pun. Symbolically the black rose means “death or farewell.” However, when paired with a lover’s holiday the Black Rose could take on new meaning beyond gloomy. A toast to burying the past with nod to hopeful beginnings is always a wonderful way to begin one’s finest hour or any Happy Hour – don’t you think? If nothing else, the Black Rose is sure fire way to begin a conversation.

Black Rose

1 ounce Bourbon

1 ounce Cognac

1/4 ounce Grenadine Syrup

3 Dashes Peychaud’s Bitters

1 Dash Angostura Bitters

Lemon Zest Twist

Combine all liquids with ice in mixing glass. Stir to chill. Strain into chilled glass – no ice. Garnish with lemon twist. Other forms of the Black Rose call for bourbon, grenadine splash and one bitters only served either on the rocks or without rocks in an Old Fashioned glass. Recipe source: Difford’s Guide book

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Posted in Valentine's & Lover's Cocktails, Whiskey Cocktails

Tagged Bourbon, Classic Bitters, Cognac, Grenadine, Valentine's Day, 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

Hollywood Classic Cocktails

Posted on January 11, 2011 | 2 Comments

Divorce is such an ugly ordeal, especially for the likes of a man like Charlie Chaplin who amassed a huge fortune back in the day when Hollywood was quieter and in its fledgling years. Chaplin’s second wife sued for divorce and courts froze the assets of his $16 million estate this day in history. Talk about needing a few cocktails from the Ex-Files!

Charlie Chaplin Cocktail – via Forgotten Bookmarks

4 parts Gin

1 parts Imported French Apricot Brandy

1 part Lemon Juice

Shake with bunch of ice and serve. Notation: Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into chilled cocktail glass. Some recipes serve with optional lemon twist garnish.

The Charlie Chaplin

1 ounce Apricot Brandy

1 ounce Sloe Gin

1 ounce Fresh Lime Juice

Lime Peel Garnish

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

Charlie Chaplin was not only a star of the screen, but founder of United Artists Corporation in 1919 along with Mary Pickford, Douglas Fairbanks and D.W. Griffith.

Douglas Fairbanks

1 ounce Gin

1/2 ounce Apricot Brandy

2 dashes Lime Juice

1/2 Egg White

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

The Douglas Fairbanks

1 ounces Gin

1 ounce Dry Vermouth

Orange Twist Garnish

Place liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into chilled martini glass. Garnish with fresh orange twist.

Interestingly one of Charlie Chaplin’s most notable characters is that of The Tramp which debuted in the 1914 motion picture, Mabel’s Strange Predicament. The film starred Mabel Normand as an elegant lady and Charlie as the convincing often drunk Tramp. Mabel and The Tramp first meet in a hotel lobby. An infamous scene is that of Mabel hiding beneath the bed of another in said hotel… The plot thickens.

Up in Mabel’s Room

1-1/2 ounce Rye Whiskey

3/4 ounce Grapefruit Juice

3/4 ounce Simple Syrup

Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into chilled martini glass. Notation: Replace simple syrup with runny honey if preferred.

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Tagged Apricot Brandy, Charlie Chaplin, Douglas Fairbanks, Dry Vermouth, Egg White, Gin, Mabel Normand, Movie Cocktails, Rye, Sloe Gin, The Tramp, Whiskey

Most Tempting Cocktail

Posted on January 7, 2011 | 2 Comments

Temptation is that dreadful juxtaposition of honor colliding with willful desire. It is deep, penetrating, indulgence coinciding with the mind numbing knowledge that enticement is mere steps from utter catastrophe and sheer delight. However, share tempting pleasures with those you treasure and the outcome just might offer welcome appeal. Contemplate Temptation carefully.

Temptation

2 ounces Rye Whiskey

1/2 ounce Dubonnet Blanc

1/2 ounce Absinthe

1/2 ounce Triple Sec

Orange Twist Garnish

Place liquids in mixing glass with ice. Stir until thoroughly chilled. Strain into chilled cocktail glass or champagne saucer. Garnish with orange twist. Notation: If you find absinthe a tad overwhelming use these instructions instead – Place absinthe in cocktail glass with ice. Swirl to coat glass. Toss absinthe coated ice. Set aside. Place remaining ingredients in mixing glass with ice. Stir to chill. Strain into prepared absinthe washed cocktail glass. Garnish with fresh orange twist.

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Tagged Absinthe, Cointreau, Dubonnet, Rye, Triple Sec, Valentine's Day, Whiskey

A Wicked Sip

Posted on January 6, 2011 | 1 Comment

The Serpent’s Tooth cocktail is best served to those slippery devils with sharp tongue and wicked spirit. It is best savored with sordid tales of misdeeds and misconduct of the devious sort. Serpent’s Tooth is sure to stir the spirit, sate the soul and mislead the faint of heart. Tread carefully.

Serpent’s Tooth

1-1/2 ounce Irish Whiskey

1 ounce Sweet Vermouth

1/2 ounce Kummel*

1/2 ounce Fresh Lemon Juice

3 dashes Angostura Bitters

Combine liquids in mixing glass with ice. Stir until thoroughly chilled. Strain into chilled cocktail glass. Sip and savor with slightly forked tongue and sly smile.

*Kummelliqueur is flavored with caraway, cumin and fennel.

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Tagged Classic Bitters, Fresh Lemon, Halloween, Halloween Cocktails, Irish Whiskey, Kummel, Sweet Vermouth, Whiskey

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National Scotch Day Recipe Card

Must Try Classic Cocktail Alternatives

Peek into the Peculiar

Whiskey Quotes & Cocktails

Celebrating Single

Gifting the Black Rose

Soul Kiss Cocktail for Lovers

Hollywood Classic Cocktails

Most Tempting Cocktail

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