Sazerac

Sazerac

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 

Garden Party

Garden Party

A cocktail perfect for those pleasant afternoons of day drinkng around your outdoor plants or as a supplement to tea time. Ingredients: ~ 5/4oz gin ~ 1/2oz St. Germain ~ 1/2oz Lemonchello ~ 1/4oz Creme de Violet ~ 1/4oz Lillet Blanc ~ 2 dashes lavender 

Tilda

Tilda

Try this simpler variation of the Ampersand for an elegant evening drink. Ingredients: ~ 1oz Gin ~ 1oz Cointreau ~ 1oz Sweet Vermouth ~ 2 dashes orange bitters Instructions: Combine ingredients in mixing glass over ice. Stir well. Strain into glass, preferably over a large 

Manhattan

Manhattan

This is a classic, yet fancy drink that is a foundational cocktail of any bar. Ingredients: ~3 oz Bourbon ~1 oz Sweet Vermouth ~3 dashes angostura bitters ~Cocktail cherries Instructions: Place bourbon, vermouth and bitters in a shaker with ice and shake. Pour over ice 

Fancy Beer

Fancy Beer

Much like a regular beer, grab a cold one from the refrigerator and open it. This time, however, pour it into a glass first.