An Emotional Guide to Libations
Need a smokier version of a Boulevardier? Try its Scotch heavy cousin. Ingredients ~ 1.5oz Scotch (I prefer Johnny Walker Black for mixing, but use what you want) ~ 0.75oz Campari ~ 0.75oz Sweet Vermouth Instructions Combine Scotch, Campari and Sweet Vermouth into a mixing …
The Hazard is a sweet(ish) winter drink perfect for a nightcap in front of the fire. Use bourbon instead of rye for an even sweeter concoction. Ingredients ~ 2oz Rye ~ 1oz Cognac ~ 1/2oz Benedictine ~ 1/4oz maple syrup ~ 3 dashes Aztec Chocolate …
Are you looking for a pretty drink that’s a twist on a classic Montauk? Look no further than this gorgeous drink with a Lillet start and a Peychauds finish. Ingredients ~ 1.5oz London Dry Gin ~ 1oz Lillet Blanc ~ 0.5oz Dry Vermouth ~ 4 …
For those dark days where warmth and light is only a fleeting dream, try out a gin based Bleak Mid Winter. Ingredients: ~1oz summer gin (pick a crisp, flavorful, happy gin) ~1oz St. Germaine ~1oz Lillet Blanc Instructions: Mix all ingredients in an ice filled …
There are many variations of this classic drink, here’s my favorite, utilizing equal parts bourbon and cognac. Ingredients: ~Absinthe ~1oz Bourbon (I use Bulleit) ~1oz Cognac (I use Courvoisier VS) ~1/4oz Simple Syrup ~Peychaud’s Bitters ~Angostura Bitters Instructions: Rinse pre-chilled rocks or cocktail glass with …
A bourbon heavy cocktail that is modified from the classic Waldorf Astoria edition. Ingredients: ~ 2 & 1/4oz Bulleit Bourbon ~ 3/4oz Grand Marnier ~ 2 dashes Angostura Bitters Instructions: Combine all ingredients in a rocks glass over a large ice cube. Garnish with an …
A twist on your typical coffee and bourbon (or rather bourbon with a splash of coffee in this case). Ingredients: ~ 2oz Bulleit Bourbon ~ 1/2oz strong coffee ~ 1/4oz Grind coffee liqueur ~ 1/4oz Dry Curacao ~ 2 dashes orange bitters ~ orange peel …
A perfect espresso martini to get you that coffee flavor in a cocktail that isn’t too sweet. Enjoy with or without caffeine to make the perfect night cap. Ingredients: ~ 1.5oz Tito’s Vodka ~ 1oz Espresso ~ 3/4oz Grind Coffee Liqueur ~ 1 tsp vanilla …