Blackberry Malt Cocktail Recipe
May 26, 2022The Blackberry Malt Cocktail is an Irish Whiskey based cocktail that also ads Blackberries (hence the name) and a bit of Lime Juice. The drink is topped up with Soda Water to add some volume to the drink, diluting a little bit to even out the flavour.Other than Lemon Juice, you don't often see fruit, […]
Hurricane Cocktail Recipe
May 15, 2022The Hurricane Cocktail was invented at Pat O'Brien's Bar in New Orleans in the 1940's and remains an iconic tropical cocktail. It has Rum, Passionfruit, Orange Juice, and more. This drink has been around long enough to get int he general Tiki Cocktail lexicon, so it's one to have on the menu if you're doing […]
Whiskey Smash Recipe
May 14, 2022Kind of like a lemony version of a Mint Julep, the Whiskey Smash combines Mint with Lemon and Bourbon from a refreshing cocktail. This is a classic cocktail recipe dating back to the late 1800's. You'll see some similarities to other classic Whiskey cocktails, but also notice some differences.A big thing you'll notice is you're […]
New Orleans Fizz Recipe
May 9, 2022Sometimes called the Ramos Gin Fizz, this is a classic New Orleans cocktail just like the Sazerac (since it's from the Big Easy), however, it's very different in style. This is a typical fizz drink so it's served in a tall glass and contains egg white. These cocktails look great and taste even better; pure […]
Gin Sour Recipe
If you want a Whiskey Sour but only have Gin on hand, fear not, you can still make a great cocktail! In fact, you can make a sour with pretty much anything, it's just that the Whiskey is the more popular version. As with a lot of Gin drinks, London Dry Gin is the more […]
Hemingway Daiquiri Recipe
Sometimes called the Papa Doble or the Hemingway Special, the Hemingway Daiquiri is quite obviously a twist on the Classic Daiquiri named after famous writer Ernest Hemingway. The twist comes from the addition of Grapefruit Juice and Maraschino Liqueur to add further citrus tastes and some cherry sweetness.Although legend has it the Hemingway prefered his […]
Gin Sling Recipe
April 25, 2022A simple and refreshing cocktail, the Gin Sling is a bit of a mix of a Gin and Tonic with a Tom Collins, so if you like either or both of those, this one's for you.Although you can, there's no need to stir this drink once you top it up with water. The lack of […]
Bella Donna Daiquiri Recipe
A twist on the Classic Daiquiri brings Amaretto to the mix with Dark Rum and Lemon Juice. This is great if you want Daiquiri goodness but don't have White Rum or just want to try one of the many different variations of a Daiquiri.As Daiquiris go, this one is on the sweeter side thanks to […]
Amaretto Sour Recipe
A nice twist on the standard Whiskey Sour, the Amaretto Sour adds more flavour and interest to a classic.Of course Amaretto and Whiskey Sours aren't the only sour style cocktails out there, but they're probably two of the most popular. If you always lean towards a Whiskey Sour though, it's worth changing things up for […]
Black Eyed Susan Recipe
Named after the Maryland state flower, the Black Eyed Susan is to Preakness Stakes what the Mint Julep is to the Kentucky Derby. A wonderful Bourbon and Vodka cocktail, this is a great cocktail for race day or a racing themed party, or for any reason really.There's a fair amount of juice in this cocktail, […]
