You are here: Home » Archives for orange bitters
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 […]
Here’s a classic cocktail that was first introduced in Harry Craddock’s Savoy Cocktail Book in 1930. The drink I introduce to you is what Mr. Craddock called the “straight” Satan’s Whiskers. He also introduces changing the Grand Marnier to Curacao and calling it “curled” Satan’s Whisker’s. I prefer the straight, so I will introduce this […]
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 […]
Dry vermouth has become a standard in many “up” gin cocktails, but usually is used as a secondary ingredient. Many use it to only layer a chilled glass, just giving you a hint of its flavor to complement the main performer. In fact, the most famous cocktail using gin, the martini, starting out as […]
I love these old classic cocktails because, in most cases, there is a story to go along with them. In regards to this cocktail, it has to do with the name of it. Most people associate the name of this cocktail to the Scottish famed poet, Robert Burns, of the 1700s. However, in the Old […]
This is a very easy cocktail that dates back to 1930, when it made its appearance in the The Savoy Cocktail Book. A very easy, well rounded cocktail, perfect for your weekend brunch, it combines the flavor of a good gin with orange. Put the Mimosas to the side for the moment. Here’s one that […]
This is a great pre-Prohibition cocktail that is another example why they have staying power. This dates back to the early 1890s and was a recipe in Harry Johnson’s bartender book, “New and Improved Bartender Manual”, which was published in 1900. Bijou means “jewel” in French and the three primary ingredients represent the color of […]
For those of you who are staunch scotch drinkers who usually stay on this liquor when drinking but want a little more than your scotch on the rocks, or to those who really don’t like scotch at all on its own but want to tolerate it to join in with friends that do - this […]
The Drink of the Day today is a nice sipper that has one of my favorite mixers in it. Tawny port is such a great addition to any liquor. It has the tendency to bring the best out of the primary ingredient of any drink when the correct amount is added. There is no exception […]
Here’s another signature cocktail I made for the 2013 Los Angeles International Expo. This is a gin based drink, bringing the flavor of fresh mint and cucumber in to highlight the liquor’s attributes. Plus, I gave it a hint of citrus to put it all together. The aroma and color alone will bring out the […]
Connect