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The French “75” is June 2nd Drink of the Day!!

June 2, 2014 | By Shaun the Bartender | Add a Comment

This Drink of the Day is a Pre-Prohibition champagne cocktail that was invented by the famous barman, Harry MacElhone of Harry’s New York Bar in France, back in 1915. It is called “75” because it was said to hit you like a French 75mm field gun when you drank it. I have to admit, too […]

The Bourbon Crusta is May 17th Drink of the Day!!

May 17, 2014 | By Shaun the Bartender | Add a Comment

Here is an oldie, but goodie! In fact, this cocktail is linked to being what changed how cocktails were made, getting bartenders to think more outside-the-box when coming up with their own creations. You can truly look at this as the grandfather of modern cocktails. The original Crusta Cocktail was made with brandy as the base […]

The Commodore Cocktail is May 14th Drink of the Day!!

May 14, 2014 | By Shaun the Bartender | Add a Comment

Sometimes the presentation is more than the actual experience when it comes to drinking a cocktail. Not trying to take away from this interesting bourbon cocktail. The chocolate and lemon back flavor you get with every sip makes you realize that more should be done in creating cocktails with bourbon. The secondary ingredients in this […]

The Palmer Cocktail is May 13th Drink of the Day!!

May 13, 2014 | By Shaun the Bartender | Add a Comment

Here is a cocktail that defines simple. In fact, one has to wonder why someone would take the time to name a cocktail that is so simple. Well, let’s see…..we have the Cape Codder, which is nothing but vodka and cranberry, the Greyhound which is vodka and grapefruit; add a little salt on the rim […]

The Seaboard is May 10th Drink of the Day!!

May 10, 2014 | By Shaun the Bartender | Add a Comment

Here’s a great gin/whiskey combination you can enjoy after finishing all those household chores. The aroma of the mint will bring everything together. A perfect sipper to enjoy while celebrating the fact that you got all those chores completed. There’s not much to this cocktail. The lemon juice and simple syrup are added enough to […]

The New Orleans Buck is April 30th Drink of the Day!!

April 30, 2014 | By Shaun the Bartender | Add a Comment

If you live in Louisiana, you probably know too well that it gets sticky and sweaty in the dog days of summer in your part of the country. With spring in full swing, let’s start talking about what’s in store. To keep you refreshed in the hottest of days, here is a rum based beverage […]

The White Spider is April 29th Drink of the Day!!

April 29, 2014 | By Shaun the Bartender | Add a Comment

This is a gin based cocktail that is enhancing the best part of the cocktail with its secondary ingredients more than trying to mask the flavor of it. If you are a gin imbiber, you will appreciate this drink. Just be sure to be careful, because this beverage has some legs. With just some triple […]

The Soother Cocktail is April 25th Drink of the Day!!

April 25, 2014 | By Shaun the Bartender | Add a Comment

Just one taste of this drink will make you realize where they get the name. This is one of those liquid sedatives that you want to forget the daily grind with. Yes, the temperature is creeping up outside, but there are still the chilly nights where the fire can be lit and you can get […]

The Scofflaw Cocktail is April 24th Drink of the Day!!

April 24, 2014 | By Shaun the Bartender | Add a Comment

The name, “Scofflaw” was given to those who would enjoy an alcoholic beverage during the time the United States was going through Prohibition. The cocktail, named after these imbibers, was invented in Paris, France at Harry’s Bar in 1924. This cocktail is usually made with rye or bourbon whiskey. But, just to give this a little […]

The Surf Rider is April 23rd Drink of the Day!!

April 23, 2014 | By Shaun the Bartender | Add a Comment

Being one who likes some of the tastier and full-bodied spirits, I tend to wonder how anyone can drink a vodka on the rocks. There really isn’t anything there. I believe that is the reason we are seeing a plethora of flavored vodkas coming out into the market. You’ve got everything from your citrus flavored, […]