December 19, 2009
Pueblo Viejo silver tequila
Chartreuse
lime juice
basil
Fresno chili
sugar
Bundaberg ginger beer
Muddle the chili and basil with a touch of simple syrup. Combine all but the ginger beer, shake and fine-strain into an ice-filled pilsner glass. Top with a little Bundaberg, and garnish with a few slices of chili and some basil chiffonade.
The chef gave me some grief about using basil this time of year, but sometimes enthusiasm trumps seasonality. I've been enjoying a lot of Thai food and felt the whole chili-lime-basil base was perfect for a cocktail.
Monday, December 21, 2009
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Saison
December 18, 2009
Pueblo Viejo silver tequila
Velvet Falernum
pineapple
lime juice
cinnamon bitters
Muddle pineapple. Shake and fine-strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with three espresso beans.
Layers and layers of tasty goodness. If you've never used Velvet Falernum, you should. It's a liqueur (or cordial depending on the brand) with deep clove-almond-lime flavors... really shines in fruit-driven cocktails.
Pueblo Viejo silver tequila
Velvet Falernum
pineapple
lime juice
cinnamon bitters
Muddle pineapple. Shake and fine-strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with three espresso beans.
Layers and layers of tasty goodness. If you've never used Velvet Falernum, you should. It's a liqueur (or cordial depending on the brand) with deep clove-almond-lime flavors... really shines in fruit-driven cocktails.
Friday, December 18, 2009
Pom 75
December 17, 2009
Plymouth gin
pomegranate juice
lemon juice
Shake it and fine-strain into a cocktail glass. Top with sparkling wine and garnish with an orange twist.
A little holiday variation on the ol' French 75.
Plymouth gin
pomegranate juice
lemon juice
Shake it and fine-strain into a cocktail glass. Top with sparkling wine and garnish with an orange twist.
A little holiday variation on the ol' French 75.
Do Svidaniya
December 16, 2009
Svedka vodka
mint
kumquat
kumquat simple syrup
lemon juice
Muddle kumquat and mint, combine ingredients and shake. Strain (not fine-strain) into an ice-filled bucket. Garnish with a sprig of mint.
Do svidaniya (pronounced DUH svee-DAH-nee-yeh) means "until we meet again" in Russian. Why Russian? Because it's a vodka cocktail, of course. Never mind that it's made with Swedish vodka, or that we don't even carry a Russian vodka!
Svedka vodka
mint
kumquat
kumquat simple syrup
lemon juice
Muddle kumquat and mint, combine ingredients and shake. Strain (not fine-strain) into an ice-filled bucket. Garnish with a sprig of mint.
Do svidaniya (pronounced DUH svee-DAH-nee-yeh) means "until we meet again" in Russian. Why Russian? Because it's a vodka cocktail, of course. Never mind that it's made with Swedish vodka, or that we don't even carry a Russian vodka!
The Cooper 2
December 15, 2009
Siete Leguas reposado tequila
Araku coffee liqueur
lime juice
Angostura orange bitters
hot chili tincture
Shake and fine-strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with an orange chip.
Last week we did this one with Old Overholt rye... works even better with a little repo.
Siete Leguas reposado tequila
Araku coffee liqueur
lime juice
Angostura orange bitters
hot chili tincture
Shake and fine-strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with an orange chip.
Last week we did this one with Old Overholt rye... works even better with a little repo.
Gold Chain
December 13, 2009
Siete Leguas reposado tequila
Punt e Mes
lime juice
honey
tarragon
tangerine
Muddle the tarragon with a few tangerine segments. Shake ingredients, fine-strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a grapefruit ribbon.
Can you feel it? Citrus time is almost upon us...
Siete Leguas reposado tequila
Punt e Mes
lime juice
honey
tarragon
tangerine
Muddle the tarragon with a few tangerine segments. Shake ingredients, fine-strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a grapefruit ribbon.
Can you feel it? Citrus time is almost upon us...
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Pomegranate Margarita
December 12, 2009
Pueblo Viejo silver tequila
pomegranate juice
lime juice
agave nectar
Shake ingredients and strain into an ice-filled bucket. Garnish with a lime wedge and a few pom-seeds. Salt on request.
A no-brainer. A delicious, seasonal no-brainer.
Pueblo Viejo silver tequila
pomegranate juice
lime juice
agave nectar
Shake ingredients and strain into an ice-filled bucket. Garnish with a lime wedge and a few pom-seeds. Salt on request.
A no-brainer. A delicious, seasonal no-brainer.
The Dasher
December 11, 2009
Chinaco añejo
Blandy's Madiera
Nocino della Cristina walnut liqueur
Marie Brizard creme de cocoa
cinnamon bitters
Stir ingredients and serve up in a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon chip.
Sounds like a strange combination? Yes, but it works beautifully. Just treat the sweet elements like you would bitters.
Chinaco añejo
Blandy's Madiera
Nocino della Cristina walnut liqueur
Marie Brizard creme de cocoa
cinnamon bitters
Stir ingredients and serve up in a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon chip.
Sounds like a strange combination? Yes, but it works beautifully. Just treat the sweet elements like you would bitters.
Foxtrot
December 10, 2009
Cerbois Armagnac
Punt e Mes
Nocino della Cristina walnut liqueur
Angostura orange bitters
Stir ingredients. Strain into an ice-filled rocks glass and garnish with fresh nutmeg.
This is a variation on another Range cocktail called The Black Hat. Gotta love that walnut liqueur! NOTE: This should not be confused with the classic "Foxtrot Cocktail", which has light rum, lemon juice and curacao. Sometimes we pick a name that's already been used... oh well.
Cerbois Armagnac
Punt e Mes
Nocino della Cristina walnut liqueur
Angostura orange bitters
Stir ingredients. Strain into an ice-filled rocks glass and garnish with fresh nutmeg.
This is a variation on another Range cocktail called The Black Hat. Gotta love that walnut liqueur! NOTE: This should not be confused with the classic "Foxtrot Cocktail", which has light rum, lemon juice and curacao. Sometimes we pick a name that's already been used... oh well.
The Old Cuban
December 9, 2009
Flor de Caña 7 year rum
mint
lime juice
simple syrup
Angostura bitters
Gently muddle the mint. Combine and shake ingredients. Fine strain into a cocktail glass, then top with dry sparkling wine. Garnish with a mint leaf.
This classic cocktail starts like a dark mojito, but finishes with a bit more sophistication.
Flor de Caña 7 year rum
mint
lime juice
simple syrup
Angostura bitters
Gently muddle the mint. Combine and shake ingredients. Fine strain into a cocktail glass, then top with dry sparkling wine. Garnish with a mint leaf.
This classic cocktail starts like a dark mojito, but finishes with a bit more sophistication.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
New York Sour
December 8, 2009
Old Overholt rye whiskey
egg white
buddha's hand syrup
lemon juice
Dry shake. Add ice, shake. Fine strain into a cocktail glass and float a bit of dry red wine (we used Cabernet Franc).
Our pastry department is pumping out tons of buddha's-hand citrus syrup, so we thought it would be perfect for a frothy sour. We were right.
Old Overholt rye whiskey
egg white
buddha's hand syrup
lemon juice
Dry shake. Add ice, shake. Fine strain into a cocktail glass and float a bit of dry red wine (we used Cabernet Franc).
Our pastry department is pumping out tons of buddha's-hand citrus syrup, so we thought it would be perfect for a frothy sour. We were right.
Sunday, December 6, 2009
The Cooper
December 6, 2009
Old Overholt rye whiskey
Araku coffee liqueur
lime juice
Angostura orange bitters
hot chili tincture
Shake and fine-strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with an orange chip.
This unlikely combination is the crazy love-child of the Chili Davis and the Third Rail. Not pretty to look at, but rich and delicious on the ol' palate.
Old Overholt rye whiskey
Araku coffee liqueur
lime juice
Angostura orange bitters
hot chili tincture
Shake and fine-strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with an orange chip.
This unlikely combination is the crazy love-child of the Chili Davis and the Third Rail. Not pretty to look at, but rich and delicious on the ol' palate.
The Gary
December 5, 2009
Zubrowka Bison Grass vodka
St. Germain elderflower liqueur
pomegranate juice
Aperol
lemon juice
Shake it up and strain into an ice-filled bucket. Garnish with pomegranate seeds.
We were closed for a private party. It was Gary's 70th birthday, and we made about 8000 of these cool beverages for his family and friends. Happy birthday!
Zubrowka Bison Grass vodka
St. Germain elderflower liqueur
pomegranate juice
Aperol
lemon juice
Shake it up and strain into an ice-filled bucket. Garnish with pomegranate seeds.
We were closed for a private party. It was Gary's 70th birthday, and we made about 8000 of these cool beverages for his family and friends. Happy birthday!
Burnt Rose
December 4, 2009
Flor de Cana 4 year rum
St. Germain elderflower liqueur
La Guitana manzanilla sherry
lime juice
Angostura bitters
Shake. Fine-strain into a cocktail glass and garnish with a flamed lemon chip.
Just because the flaming lemon looks cool doesn't mean it's just for show. This cocktail is tasty by itself, but it really comes alive with the flame.
Flor de Cana 4 year rum
St. Germain elderflower liqueur
La Guitana manzanilla sherry
lime juice
Angostura bitters
Shake. Fine-strain into a cocktail glass and garnish with a flamed lemon chip.
Just because the flaming lemon looks cool doesn't mean it's just for show. This cocktail is tasty by itself, but it really comes alive with the flame.
The Downtowner
December 3, 2009
Old Overholt rye whiskey
St. Germain elderflower liqueur
apple cider
lime juice
pear
Downtown Brown ale
Muddle a chunk of pear. Combine ingredients, shake, then fine-strain into an ice-filled bucket. Top with brown ale, and garnish with a star anise pod.
Yes, we know: There are a thousand ingredients in this beverage. But it works so well!
Old Overholt rye whiskey
St. Germain elderflower liqueur
apple cider
lime juice
pear
Downtown Brown ale
Muddle a chunk of pear. Combine ingredients, shake, then fine-strain into an ice-filled bucket. Top with brown ale, and garnish with a star anise pod.
Yes, we know: There are a thousand ingredients in this beverage. But it works so well!
The Icelandic
December 2, 2009
Martin Miller's gin
Qi White Tea liqueur
apple cider
lemon juice
angostura bitters
Shake and fine-strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon chip.
Martin Miller's gin is distilled in England, but they get their water from glaciers in Iceland. Not a great carbon footprint, but a damn tasty gin!
Martin Miller's gin
Qi White Tea liqueur
apple cider
lemon juice
angostura bitters
Shake and fine-strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon chip.
Martin Miller's gin is distilled in England, but they get their water from glaciers in Iceland. Not a great carbon footprint, but a damn tasty gin!
Celtic Old Fashioned
December 1, 2009
Old Overholt rye whiskey
Vya sweet vermouth
Mcquade Celtic Fig Chutney
lemon juice
apple juice
cinnamon bitters
Shake vigorously and fine-strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with an orange twist.
Not a classic old fashioned by any stretch of the imagination, but tasty, nontheless.
Old Overholt rye whiskey
Vya sweet vermouth
Mcquade Celtic Fig Chutney
lemon juice
apple juice
cinnamon bitters
Shake vigorously and fine-strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with an orange twist.
Not a classic old fashioned by any stretch of the imagination, but tasty, nontheless.
Blackberry Cobbler
November 30, 2009
La Guitana manzanilla sherry
Cointreau
blackberry syrup
Stir and strain over crushed ice. Garnish with a large sprig of mint.
The "cobbler" is a classic type of cocktail that consists of a spirit (or some form of wine), sugar and fresh fruit. These beauties need to make a comeback as far as we're concerned!
La Guitana manzanilla sherry
Cointreau
blackberry syrup
Stir and strain over crushed ice. Garnish with a large sprig of mint.
The "cobbler" is a classic type of cocktail that consists of a spirit (or some form of wine), sugar and fresh fruit. These beauties need to make a comeback as far as we're concerned!
Walnut Rusty Nail
November 29, 2009
McClelland's 12 year Speyside single-malt whisky
Drambuie
Pernod
Nocino della Cristina walnut liqueur
walnuts
Muddle walnut. Stir ingredients and fine-strain into an ice-filled bucket.
An Italian, a Scotsman and a Frenchman walk into a bar....
McClelland's 12 year Speyside single-malt whisky
Drambuie
Pernod
Nocino della Cristina walnut liqueur
walnuts
Muddle walnut. Stir ingredients and fine-strain into an ice-filled bucket.
An Italian, a Scotsman and a Frenchman walk into a bar....
Red Earth
November 27, 2009
Gosling's Black Seal Rum
lemon juice
honey
ginger
cayenne pepper
Muddle the ginger and cayenne pepper. Shake ingredients, and fine-strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon ribbon.
A rich and spicy wintertime adult beverage.
Gosling's Black Seal Rum
lemon juice
honey
ginger
cayenne pepper
Muddle the ginger and cayenne pepper. Shake ingredients, and fine-strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon ribbon.
A rich and spicy wintertime adult beverage.
Bee Hive
November 25, 2009
42 Below Manuka Honey vodka
Dow's 20 Year Tawny Port
apple cider
lemon juice
cinnamon bitters
Shake and fine-strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a thin slice of persimmon.
Even with the port and cider, the honey comes through beautifully.
42 Below Manuka Honey vodka
Dow's 20 Year Tawny Port
apple cider
lemon juice
cinnamon bitters
Shake and fine-strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a thin slice of persimmon.
Even with the port and cider, the honey comes through beautifully.
The Side Dish
November 24, 2009
Torres brandy
Grand Marnier
St. Elizabeth Allspice Dram
cranberry syrup
lemon juice
egg white
Dry shake, add ice, shake, and fine-strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with fresh nutmeg.
This one is part Sidecar and part Thanksgiving... hence, the Side Dish. It's now on the main cocktail list!
Torres brandy
Grand Marnier
St. Elizabeth Allspice Dram
cranberry syrup
lemon juice
egg white
Dry shake, add ice, shake, and fine-strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with fresh nutmeg.
This one is part Sidecar and part Thanksgiving... hence, the Side Dish. It's now on the main cocktail list!
Thursday, November 26, 2009
R & R
November 23, 2009
Old Overholt rye whiskey
Noill Pratt dry vermouth
Santa Teresa Rhum Orange liqueur
Angostura orange bitters
Angostura bitters
Stir ingredients and serve up. Garnish with an orange chip.
An elegant alternative to a Manhattan.
Old Overholt rye whiskey
Noill Pratt dry vermouth
Santa Teresa Rhum Orange liqueur
Angostura orange bitters
Angostura bitters
Stir ingredients and serve up. Garnish with an orange chip.
An elegant alternative to a Manhattan.
Tea Time
November 22, 2009
Beefeater gin
earl grey simple syrup
lime juice
chunk of orange
Shake and fine-strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a sprig of mint.
We made the earl grey simple syrup by brewing a few strong pots of loose-leaf earl grey, and mixing 1:1 with sugar. Chill syrup in advance to prevent dilution of your cocktail.
Beefeater gin
earl grey simple syrup
lime juice
chunk of orange
Shake and fine-strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a sprig of mint.
We made the earl grey simple syrup by brewing a few strong pots of loose-leaf earl grey, and mixing 1:1 with sugar. Chill syrup in advance to prevent dilution of your cocktail.
Kiwi Margarita
November 21, 2009
Pueblo Viejo silver tequila
kiwi
lime juice
meyer lemon simple syrup
Muddle kiwi. Shake and strain into a chilled rocks glass. Garnish with a lime wheel.
Nothing fancy here... just fruity deliciosity.
Pueblo Viejo silver tequila
kiwi
lime juice
meyer lemon simple syrup
Muddle kiwi. Shake and strain into a chilled rocks glass. Garnish with a lime wheel.
Nothing fancy here... just fruity deliciosity.
Nutcracker
November 20, 2009
walnut infused Buffalo Trace bourbon
Cynar
Dow's 20 Year Tawny Port
apple cider
egg white
Dry-shake all ingredients. Add ice, shake, and fine-strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with freshly grated nutmeg.
You know those boozy fruit-spice cakes that everyone jokes about during the holidays? Well this is what those cakes WISH they could be. Spicy, nutty, and boozy with just a touch of sweet.
walnut infused Buffalo Trace bourbon
Cynar
Dow's 20 Year Tawny Port
apple cider
egg white
Dry-shake all ingredients. Add ice, shake, and fine-strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with freshly grated nutmeg.
You know those boozy fruit-spice cakes that everyone jokes about during the holidays? Well this is what those cakes WISH they could be. Spicy, nutty, and boozy with just a touch of sweet.
Friday, November 20, 2009
Black Hat
November 19, 2009
Buffalo Trace bourbon
Carpano Antica vermouth
Nocino black walnut liqueur
Fee's Whiskey Barrel bitters
Stir and serve up. Garnish with an orange twist.
A tasty variation on the old Manhattan. God, I love those Whiskey Barrel bitters!
Buffalo Trace bourbon
Carpano Antica vermouth
Nocino black walnut liqueur
Fee's Whiskey Barrel bitters
Stir and serve up. Garnish with an orange twist.
A tasty variation on the old Manhattan. God, I love those Whiskey Barrel bitters!
Emerald Fizz
November 18, 2009
Miller's gin
Kubler absinthe
kiwi
lemon juice
simple syrup
egg white
Muddle the kiwi, combine ingredients and dry-shake. Shake with ice, then fine-strain into a champagne flute. Top with soda water and garnish with a fennel frond.
This one takes a bit of work, but it's worth it! Make sure to use 1/4 oz. or less absinthe or you'll lose the kiwi. A variation of this on is going on the list soon... stay tuned!
Miller's gin
Kubler absinthe
kiwi
lemon juice
simple syrup
egg white
Muddle the kiwi, combine ingredients and dry-shake. Shake with ice, then fine-strain into a champagne flute. Top with soda water and garnish with a fennel frond.
This one takes a bit of work, but it's worth it! Make sure to use 1/4 oz. or less absinthe or you'll lose the kiwi. A variation of this on is going on the list soon... stay tuned!
Good & Plenty
November 17, 2009
Pueblo Viejo silver
Drambuie
Pernod
fennel
lemon juice
celery bitters
Muddle a chunk of fennel, combine ingredients, shake, then fine-strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with fresh cracked pepper.
It's a party in your mouth. A very complex and bizarre party.
Pueblo Viejo silver
Drambuie
Pernod
fennel
lemon juice
celery bitters
Muddle a chunk of fennel, combine ingredients, shake, then fine-strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with fresh cracked pepper.
It's a party in your mouth. A very complex and bizarre party.
209 Tease
November 15, 2009
209 gin
kumquat syrup
lime juice
Rooibos tea (chilled)
Shake all but the tea and strain into a collins glass. Top with tea and garnish with a lemon wedge.
A grown-up Arnold Palmer... ahh, summer, where did you go?
209 gin
kumquat syrup
lime juice
Rooibos tea (chilled)
Shake all but the tea and strain into a collins glass. Top with tea and garnish with a lemon wedge.
A grown-up Arnold Palmer... ahh, summer, where did you go?
Catalina
November 14, 2009
Siete Leguas reposado tequila
Yellow Chartreuse
lemon juice
kumquat syrup
saffron-cardamom bitters
Shake ingredients and fine strain into a bucket. Garnish with a star anise pod.
A margarita-esque refresher with an herbal-spicy twist.
Siete Leguas reposado tequila
Yellow Chartreuse
lemon juice
kumquat syrup
saffron-cardamom bitters
Shake ingredients and fine strain into a bucket. Garnish with a star anise pod.
A margarita-esque refresher with an herbal-spicy twist.
Apple Dandy
November 13, 2009
Torres 10 year brandy
Dow's 20 year tawny port
calvados
Benedictine
Fee's Whiskey Barrel bitters
Stir and strain into a chilled rocks glass. Garnish with fresh nutmeg.
This one tastes like the holidays (it's almost 2010!!)
Torres 10 year brandy
Dow's 20 year tawny port
calvados
Benedictine
Fee's Whiskey Barrel bitters
Stir and strain into a chilled rocks glass. Garnish with fresh nutmeg.
This one tastes like the holidays (it's almost 2010!!)
Friday, November 13, 2009
The Matador
November 12, 2009
Chamucos reposado tequila
Vya extra dry vermouth
Pernod
lemon juice
apple butter
Shake ingredients and fine strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a small fennel frond.
This unlikely combination turned out amazingly well balanced and refreshing. Pernod can easily overwhelm a cocktail, so make sure to use no more than an 1/8 ounce.
Chamucos reposado tequila
Vya extra dry vermouth
Pernod
lemon juice
apple butter
Shake ingredients and fine strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a small fennel frond.
This unlikely combination turned out amazingly well balanced and refreshing. Pernod can easily overwhelm a cocktail, so make sure to use no more than an 1/8 ounce.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Oberon
November 11, 2009
209 gin
Saint Germain elderflower liqueur
Small Hand Foods gum syrup
lemon juice
pear
thyme
Muddle the thyme and pear. Add the other ingredients, shake, and fine strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a sprig of thyme.
A little-known Range classic.
209 gin
Saint Germain elderflower liqueur
Small Hand Foods gum syrup
lemon juice
pear
thyme
Muddle the thyme and pear. Add the other ingredients, shake, and fine strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a sprig of thyme.
A little-known Range classic.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Aviation
November 10, 2009
209 gin
Luxardo maraschino liqueur
lemon juice
Shake and fine strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a brandied cherry.
A classic!
209 gin
Luxardo maraschino liqueur
lemon juice
Shake and fine strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a brandied cherry.
A classic!
The Rhyme
November 9, 2009
209 gin
Saint Germain elderflower liqueur
lime
thyme
Sunshine bitters (saffron/cardamom)
Muddle the thyme, shake and fine strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a sprig of thyme.
Except for the Saint Germain, all ingredients rhyme (kind of). Ta-da!
209 gin
Saint Germain elderflower liqueur
lime
thyme
Sunshine bitters (saffron/cardamom)
Muddle the thyme, shake and fine strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a sprig of thyme.
Except for the Saint Germain, all ingredients rhyme (kind of). Ta-da!
Original Sin
November 8, 2009
209 gin
Saint Germain elderflower liqueur
Noilly Prat dry vermouth
apple cider
lemon juice
Regan's orange bitters
Shaken and fine strained into a cocktail glass. No garnish.
Initially, we had no name for this one, but a kind and creative guest came up with "Original Sin"... after three of them! Thanks!
209 gin
Saint Germain elderflower liqueur
Noilly Prat dry vermouth
apple cider
lemon juice
Regan's orange bitters
Shaken and fine strained into a cocktail glass. No garnish.
Initially, we had no name for this one, but a kind and creative guest came up with "Original Sin"... after three of them! Thanks!
Sunday, November 8, 2009
French 76
November 7, 2009
209 gin
Saint Germain elderflower liqueur
lemon juice
sparkling brut rosé
Shake all but the sparkling wine and fine strain into a champagne flute. Top with brut rosé, and garnish with a brandied cherry.
You guessed it: A spin on the ol' French 75. A pink drink that's a perfect Saturday night aperitif.
209 gin
Saint Germain elderflower liqueur
lemon juice
sparkling brut rosé
Shake all but the sparkling wine and fine strain into a champagne flute. Top with brut rosé, and garnish with a brandied cherry.
You guessed it: A spin on the ol' French 75. A pink drink that's a perfect Saturday night aperitif.
The Tutu
November 6, 2009
Flor de Caña 4 year rum
Saint Germain elderflower liqueur
Aperol
lime juice
egg white
Peychaud's bitters
Dry shake, then add ice and shake until the shaker frosts over. Fine strain into a cocktail glass and shake a few drops of Peychaud's on the foam as garnish.
Like a fluffy, upscale daiquiri.
Flor de Caña 4 year rum
Saint Germain elderflower liqueur
Aperol
lime juice
egg white
Peychaud's bitters
Dry shake, then add ice and shake until the shaker frosts over. Fine strain into a cocktail glass and shake a few drops of Peychaud's on the foam as garnish.
Like a fluffy, upscale daiquiri.
Friday, November 6, 2009
The Apprentice
November 5, 2009
Old Overholt rye whiskey
Drambuie
Luxardo Maraschino liqueur
lemon juice
Peychaud's bitters
Shake it and fine strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a star anise pod.
Layers of complexity in this one, but it still goes down easy!
Old Overholt rye whiskey
Drambuie
Luxardo Maraschino liqueur
lemon juice
Peychaud's bitters
Shake it and fine strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a star anise pod.
Layers of complexity in this one, but it still goes down easy!
Western Rose
November 4, 2009
Plymouth gin
Marie Brizard Apry
Noilly Prat dry vermouth
lime juice
Shake it, then fine strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a mint leaf.
The Savoy Cocktail Book recipe says to use apricot brandy and lemon juice, but we were feeling sassy. This one is surprisingly dry, despite the generous amount of Apry.
Plymouth gin
Marie Brizard Apry
Noilly Prat dry vermouth
lime juice
Shake it, then fine strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a mint leaf.
The Savoy Cocktail Book recipe says to use apricot brandy and lemon juice, but we were feeling sassy. This one is surprisingly dry, despite the generous amount of Apry.
The Bee Sting
November 3, 2009
Siete Leguas reposado tequila
Drambuie
Gran Torres orange liqueur
lemon juice
Abbot's bitters
Shake it up and fine strain it into a collins glass. Garnish with a lemon ribbon with three cloves embedded into the zest.
Refreshing yet naughty... just might sting yer ass!!
Siete Leguas reposado tequila
Drambuie
Gran Torres orange liqueur
lemon juice
Abbot's bitters
Shake it up and fine strain it into a collins glass. Garnish with a lemon ribbon with three cloves embedded into the zest.
Refreshing yet naughty... just might sting yer ass!!
The Blinker Cocktail
November 1, 2009
Old Overholt rye whiskey
Small Hand Foods raspberry syrup
grapefruit juice
Shake, then fine strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon twist.
This one is a classic taken from Ted Haigh's Vintage Spirits and Forgotten Cocktails. Shows how just a few ingredients can make an excellent drink.
Old Overholt rye whiskey
Small Hand Foods raspberry syrup
grapefruit juice
Shake, then fine strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon twist.
This one is a classic taken from Ted Haigh's Vintage Spirits and Forgotten Cocktails. Shows how just a few ingredients can make an excellent drink.
The Great Pumpkin
October 31, 2009
Santa Teresa rum
Mandarine Napoleon
Orange slice
pumpkin spice simple syrup
Muddle the orange slice, shake ingredients and fine strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a burnt orange chip.
Happy Halloween!!
Santa Teresa rum
Mandarine Napoleon
Orange slice
pumpkin spice simple syrup
Muddle the orange slice, shake ingredients and fine strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a burnt orange chip.
Happy Halloween!!
Warsaw Mule
October 30, 2009
Zubrowka vodka
apple cider
lime juice
Bundaberg Ginger Beer
Squeeze lime half into a bucket glass and put the spent lime into the glass. Add ice and build the cocktail in the glass. Garnish with a thin apple slice.
A tasty twist on the ol' Moscow Mule, which is vodka, lime and ginger beer.
Zubrowka vodka
apple cider
lime juice
Bundaberg Ginger Beer
Squeeze lime half into a bucket glass and put the spent lime into the glass. Add ice and build the cocktail in the glass. Garnish with a thin apple slice.
A tasty twist on the ol' Moscow Mule, which is vodka, lime and ginger beer.
Friday, October 30, 2009
Vieux Carré
October 29, 2009
Sazerac rye whiskey
Torres 10 year brandy
Carpano Antica sweet vermouth
Benedictine
Peychaud's bitters
Angostura bitters
Stir ingredients and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with an orange ribbon.
This drink was invented in 1938 by Walter Bergeron, the head bartender at the Monteleone Hotel in New Orleans, and is named after the French term for what we call "The French Quarter" ... le Vieux Carré ("Old Square").
Sazerac rye whiskey
Torres 10 year brandy
Carpano Antica sweet vermouth
Benedictine
Peychaud's bitters
Angostura bitters
Stir ingredients and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with an orange ribbon.
This drink was invented in 1938 by Walter Bergeron, the head bartender at the Monteleone Hotel in New Orleans, and is named after the French term for what we call "The French Quarter" ... le Vieux Carré ("Old Square").
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Apple Shandy
October 28, 2009
Saint Bernardus Wit Beer
Bundaberg Ginger Beer
apple cider
saffron-cardamom bitters
Pour ingredients into a bucket. Garnish with an apple.
Simple refreshment.
Saint Bernardus Wit Beer
Bundaberg Ginger Beer
apple cider
saffron-cardamom bitters
Pour ingredients into a bucket. Garnish with an apple.
Simple refreshment.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Derby 2
October 26, 2009
Buffalo Trace bourbon
Carpano Antica sweet vermouth
orange curacao
lime juice
Shake ingredients and serve up. Garnish with a lone, freshly spanked mint leaf.
This is an easy-drinking variation on the classic Derby, which is simply bourbon, Benedictine and bitters. The original has a Manhattan-ish quality, whereas this one is decidedly more Sidecar-esque.
Buffalo Trace bourbon
Carpano Antica sweet vermouth
orange curacao
lime juice
Shake ingredients and serve up. Garnish with a lone, freshly spanked mint leaf.
This is an easy-drinking variation on the classic Derby, which is simply bourbon, Benedictine and bitters. The original has a Manhattan-ish quality, whereas this one is decidedly more Sidecar-esque.
Pendennis Club Cocktail
October 25, 2009
Bombay Sapphire gin
Marie Brizard Apry
lime juice
Peychaud's bitters
Shake and fine strain into a cocktail glass. No garnish needed.
This is another classic cocktail hailing from the Pendennis Club in Louisville Kentucky, where the Old Fashioned was created.
Bombay Sapphire gin
Marie Brizard Apry
lime juice
Peychaud's bitters
Shake and fine strain into a cocktail glass. No garnish needed.
This is another classic cocktail hailing from the Pendennis Club in Louisville Kentucky, where the Old Fashioned was created.
Weekend Warrior
October 24, 2009
Tito's vodka
Luxardo maraschino liqueur
mint
lime juice
sugar
Shake all ingredients (no need to muddle), then fine strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a mint leaf.
This simple concoction is a great way to introduce people to the wonders of Luxardo. It's powerful stuff, though, so only use around 1/4 ounce. Too much, and it becomes medicinal; too little, and it gets lost in the mint and lime.
Tito's vodka
Luxardo maraschino liqueur
mint
lime juice
sugar
Shake all ingredients (no need to muddle), then fine strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a mint leaf.
This simple concoction is a great way to introduce people to the wonders of Luxardo. It's powerful stuff, though, so only use around 1/4 ounce. Too much, and it becomes medicinal; too little, and it gets lost in the mint and lime.
Pegu Club
October 23, 2009
Miller's gin
Grand Marnier
lime juice
Angostura bitters
Regan's orange bitters
Shake it 'til your hands freeze, then strain into a wine glass. Garnish with a lime twist.
This is another Savoy Cocktail Book classic which has the remarkable ability to convert a gin-phobic patron into a true believer.
Miller's gin
Grand Marnier
lime juice
Angostura bitters
Regan's orange bitters
Shake it 'til your hands freeze, then strain into a wine glass. Garnish with a lime twist.
This is another Savoy Cocktail Book classic which has the remarkable ability to convert a gin-phobic patron into a true believer.
Friday, October 23, 2009
Corpse Reviver #2
October 22, 2009
Miller's gin
Cointreau
house made vin d'orange
Kubler absinthe
lemon juice
Shake all but the absinthe and fine strain into a cocktail glass. Spray a mist of absinthe on the surface of the drink, and garnish with a brandied cherry.
This is the debut cocktail using our house made vin d'orange (see October blog post for the recipe). This is a classic prohibition-era concoction that always raises a few eyebrows. If you haven't tried it yet, stop what you're doing, get your butt down to Range and order one.
NOW!!!
Miller's gin
Cointreau
house made vin d'orange
Kubler absinthe
lemon juice
Shake all but the absinthe and fine strain into a cocktail glass. Spray a mist of absinthe on the surface of the drink, and garnish with a brandied cherry.
This is the debut cocktail using our house made vin d'orange (see October blog post for the recipe). This is a classic prohibition-era concoction that always raises a few eyebrows. If you haven't tried it yet, stop what you're doing, get your butt down to Range and order one.
NOW!!!
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Crow's Nest
October 21, 2009
Sazerac rye whiskey
Cynar
egg white
lemon
honey
Dry shake, add ice, shake, fine strain and serve up. No garnish needed.
This little concoction is a Whiskey Sour on steroids. Mmmmmmmm....!
Sazerac rye whiskey
Cynar
egg white
lemon
honey
Dry shake, add ice, shake, fine strain and serve up. No garnish needed.
This little concoction is a Whiskey Sour on steroids. Mmmmmmmm....!
Bensonhurst
October 20, 2009
Old Overholt rye whiskey
Cynar
Luxardo Maraschino
Noilly Prat dry vermouth
Stir. Serve up without a garnish.
We lifted this one from PDT in New York, NY. It's a variation of the Brooklyn Cocktail with Cynar standing in for Amer Picon, and is named after the predominantly Italian-American section of Brooklyn.
Old Overholt rye whiskey
Cynar
Luxardo Maraschino
Noilly Prat dry vermouth
Stir. Serve up without a garnish.
We lifted this one from PDT in New York, NY. It's a variation of the Brooklyn Cocktail with Cynar standing in for Amer Picon, and is named after the predominantly Italian-American section of Brooklyn.
Toddy Frio
October 19, 2009
Buffalo Trace bourbon
English Breakfast tea reduction
Saint Elizabeth Allspice Dram
honey
lemon juice
Shake, and fine strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon wedge.
Just like a Hot Toddy, but (you guessed it)... cold!
Buffalo Trace bourbon
English Breakfast tea reduction
Saint Elizabeth Allspice Dram
honey
lemon juice
Shake, and fine strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon wedge.
Just like a Hot Toddy, but (you guessed it)... cold!
Bee's Knees
October 18, 2009
Bombay Saphire gin
lemon juice
honey
Shake and fine strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon twist.
This Prohibition-era classic is always a crowd pleaser.
Bombay Saphire gin
lemon juice
honey
Shake and fine strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon twist.
This Prohibition-era classic is always a crowd pleaser.
Apples & Oranges
October 17, 2009
Favorita Rhum Agricole
apple
orange juice
lemon juice
Small Hand Foods orgeat
Muddle a chunk of apple, combine ingredients, shake, fine strain into an ice-filled collins glass. Garnish with a few dashes of Peychaud's bitters.
Typical rum is made from molasses, whereas rhum agricole is made from "fresh" sugar cane juice. This makes for a lighter, brighter taste excellent for mixing. The "rhum vieux" are rhums that are aged over three years, and are perfect for sipping neat.
Favorita Rhum Agricole
apple
orange juice
lemon juice
Small Hand Foods orgeat
Muddle a chunk of apple, combine ingredients, shake, fine strain into an ice-filled collins glass. Garnish with a few dashes of Peychaud's bitters.
Typical rum is made from molasses, whereas rhum agricole is made from "fresh" sugar cane juice. This makes for a lighter, brighter taste excellent for mixing. The "rhum vieux" are rhums that are aged over three years, and are perfect for sipping neat.
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Green Point
October 16, 2009
Old Overholt rye whiskey
Punt e Mes
Yellow Chartreuse
Angostura bitters (orange & classic)
Stir ingredients and serve in a cocktail glass. Garnish with an orange ribbon.
This is a variation on a Milk & Honey cocktail of the same name... we just dialed back the Punt e Mes and Chartreuse a bit. Thanks NYC!
Old Overholt rye whiskey
Punt e Mes
Yellow Chartreuse
Angostura bitters (orange & classic)
Stir ingredients and serve in a cocktail glass. Garnish with an orange ribbon.
This is a variation on a Milk & Honey cocktail of the same name... we just dialed back the Punt e Mes and Chartreuse a bit. Thanks NYC!
212
October 15, 2009
Pueblo Viejo silver tequila
Aperol
grapefruit juice
Shake it up and strain into a collins glass. Garnish with a long grapefruit ribbon.
We got this one from New York mixologist, Willy Shine. "212" is not only a nod to NYC, but it's also the proportions of the drink. Clever guy, that Mr. Shine!
Pueblo Viejo silver tequila
Aperol
grapefruit juice
Shake it up and strain into a collins glass. Garnish with a long grapefruit ribbon.
We got this one from New York mixologist, Willy Shine. "212" is not only a nod to NYC, but it's also the proportions of the drink. Clever guy, that Mr. Shine!
Spiced Pear
October 12, 2009
Zubrowka Bison Grass vodka
pear
lemon juice
sage
Small Hand Foods gum syrup
Muddle the sage and pear. Shake ingredients and fine strain into an ice-filled bucket glass. Garnish with a sage leaf.
Tastes like fall to me!
Zubrowka Bison Grass vodka
pear
lemon juice
sage
Small Hand Foods gum syrup
Muddle the sage and pear. Shake ingredients and fine strain into an ice-filled bucket glass. Garnish with a sage leaf.
Tastes like fall to me!
Le Chapeau
October 11, 2009
Christian Drouin Calvados
Punt e Mes
brown sugar
lemon
Fee Brothers Whiskey Barrel Bitters
Shake ingredients and fine strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a half-sugar rim.
This one is kind of a Manhattan-Sidecar marriage. It's rich with spice, and slightly tangy.
Christian Drouin Calvados
Punt e Mes
brown sugar
lemon
Fee Brothers Whiskey Barrel Bitters
Shake ingredients and fine strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a half-sugar rim.
This one is kind of a Manhattan-Sidecar marriage. It's rich with spice, and slightly tangy.
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Hoopsnake
October 10, 2009
Tito's vodka
Persian melon
Tuaca
lemon juice
simple syrup
saffron-cardamom bitters
Muddle the melon, combine ingredients, shake and fine strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon half-moon.
Light, subtle melon flavors with a slightly spicy creamsicle-ish finish.
Tito's vodka
Persian melon
Tuaca
lemon juice
simple syrup
saffron-cardamom bitters
Muddle the melon, combine ingredients, shake and fine strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon half-moon.
Light, subtle melon flavors with a slightly spicy creamsicle-ish finish.
Ambrosia
October 9, 2009
Ketel One vodka
Persian melon
white wine
vanilla simple syrup
lemon juice
orange juice
Muddle the melon, combine ingredients, shake, then fine strain into a bucket. Garnish with an orange slice.
Echoes of the Vin de Pamplemousse...
Ketel One vodka
Persian melon
white wine
vanilla simple syrup
lemon juice
orange juice
Muddle the melon, combine ingredients, shake, then fine strain into a bucket. Garnish with an orange slice.
Echoes of the Vin de Pamplemousse...
Friday, October 9, 2009
The Romantic
October 8, 2009
Santa Teresa solera rum
Aperol
lime juice
simple syrup
Combine ingredients, shake and serve up. Garnish with a lime wheel.
This is a Range classic created by Mike Lafrenier. Think of it as a sophisticated daiquiri.
Santa Teresa solera rum
Aperol
lime juice
simple syrup
Combine ingredients, shake and serve up. Garnish with a lime wheel.
This is a Range classic created by Mike Lafrenier. Think of it as a sophisticated daiquiri.
The Brooklyn Cocktail
October 7, 2009
Rittenhouse 100 proof rye whiskey
Noilly Pratt dry vermouth
Amer Picon
Luxardo maraschino liqueur
Stir ingredients and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. garnish with an orange chip.
This is a classic pulled from one of Brooke's old cocktail books. Damn, they knew what they were doing back in the day!
Rittenhouse 100 proof rye whiskey
Noilly Pratt dry vermouth
Amer Picon
Luxardo maraschino liqueur
Stir ingredients and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. garnish with an orange chip.
This is a classic pulled from one of Brooke's old cocktail books. Damn, they knew what they were doing back in the day!
Arrete Old Fashioned
October 6, 2009
Arrete reposado tequila
Cynar artichoke amaro
chili tincture
muscavado simple syrup
Stir ingredients and strain into a chilled rocks glass (no ice). Garnish with a grapefruit ribbon and a star-anise pod.
We use just a few dashes of Cynar and housemade chili tincture as bittering agents in this variation on the original Old Fashioned.
Arrete reposado tequila
Cynar artichoke amaro
chili tincture
muscavado simple syrup
Stir ingredients and strain into a chilled rocks glass (no ice). Garnish with a grapefruit ribbon and a star-anise pod.
We use just a few dashes of Cynar and housemade chili tincture as bittering agents in this variation on the original Old Fashioned.
Pear of the Dog
October 5, 2009
Siete Leguas reposado tequila
Saint Germain elderflower liqueur
pear
ginger
agave nectar
lime juice
saffron-cardamom bitters
Muddle pear and ginger. Combine ingredients, shake, and fine strain into a bucket. Garnish with a lemon ribbon.
There's a whole lot going on here, but the results are a well balanced spicy little concoction.
Siete Leguas reposado tequila
Saint Germain elderflower liqueur
pear
ginger
agave nectar
lime juice
saffron-cardamom bitters
Muddle pear and ginger. Combine ingredients, shake, and fine strain into a bucket. Garnish with a lemon ribbon.
There's a whole lot going on here, but the results are a well balanced spicy little concoction.
Black Sand
Sunday, October 4, 2009
High Seas II
October 2, 2009
Pampero Anniversario rum
Sailor Jerry's Spiced Rum
Small Hand Foods orgeat
blackberries
lime juice
Muddle berries with a little orgeat. Combine ingredients, shake, and fine strain into a bucket with ice. Garnish with orange & lime half moons.
This was a crazy night, and I think that Mike made about 900 of these spicy punches. Whew!
Pampero Anniversario rum
Sailor Jerry's Spiced Rum
Small Hand Foods orgeat
blackberries
lime juice
Muddle berries with a little orgeat. Combine ingredients, shake, and fine strain into a bucket with ice. Garnish with orange & lime half moons.
This was a crazy night, and I think that Mike made about 900 of these spicy punches. Whew!
Fig Pisco Sour
October 1, 2009
Barsol pisco
fig-tarragon shrub
fig
lime
egg white
cinnamon bitters
Muddle the fig. Combine ingredients and dry-shake. Add ice, shake, and fine strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a few dashes of cinnamon bitters.
Pinkish and frothy enough to be visually delicate... but packs a surprising wallop! We make the shrub in house by macerating figs, tarragon, sugar, apple cider vinegar (plus a hand full of secret ingredients!). Shrubs are great because they can both sweetness and acid to cocktails.
Barsol pisco
fig-tarragon shrub
fig
lime
egg white
cinnamon bitters
Muddle the fig. Combine ingredients and dry-shake. Add ice, shake, and fine strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a few dashes of cinnamon bitters.
Pinkish and frothy enough to be visually delicate... but packs a surprising wallop! We make the shrub in house by macerating figs, tarragon, sugar, apple cider vinegar (plus a hand full of secret ingredients!). Shrubs are great because they can both sweetness and acid to cocktails.
The Upstart
September 30, 2009
Laird & Company Applejack
Luxardo Maraschino liqueur
lemon juice
powdered sugar
ginger
Beefeater "Bitter Truth" bitters
Muddle ginger, combine ingredients, shake and fine strain into a collins glass. Top with soda and garnish with a lemon half-moon.
Another apple-ginger spice success!
Laird & Company Applejack
Luxardo Maraschino liqueur
lemon juice
powdered sugar
ginger
Beefeater "Bitter Truth" bitters
Muddle ginger, combine ingredients, shake and fine strain into a collins glass. Top with soda and garnish with a lemon half-moon.
Another apple-ginger spice success!
Venezuelan Buck
September 29, 2009
Diplomatico rum
Small Hand Foods orgeat
ginger
lime juice
brown sugar
Muddle ginger, combing ingredients, shake, then fine strain into a collins glass. Top with soda and garnish with a lime wedge.
Despite all the sweet ingredients, this one came out deliciously well-balanced and refreshing. A little twist on the ol' Dark & Stormy, if you will.
Diplomatico rum
Small Hand Foods orgeat
ginger
lime juice
brown sugar
Muddle ginger, combing ingredients, shake, then fine strain into a collins glass. Top with soda and garnish with a lime wedge.
Despite all the sweet ingredients, this one came out deliciously well-balanced and refreshing. A little twist on the ol' Dark & Stormy, if you will.
The Rolling Stone
September 28, 2009
Woodford Reserve bourbon
lemon
apple
ginger
brown sugar
Muddle apple & ginger, combine ingredients, shake and fine strain into a bucket. Garnish half the rim with smoked salt.
Smoky, spicy goodness!
Woodford Reserve bourbon
lemon
apple
ginger
brown sugar
Muddle apple & ginger, combine ingredients, shake and fine strain into a bucket. Garnish half the rim with smoked salt.
Smoky, spicy goodness!
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Pomme Pomme
September 27, 2009
Bulleit bourbon
Aberlour single malt scotch
Bates & Schmitt apple cider syrup
Dubonnet
Summerfeld apple
lemon
ginger
Muddle apple and ginger. Combine ingredients, shake, and strain into an ice-filled bucket. Garnish with a slice of ginger.
Yes, there are a lot of ingredients here. But the results are damn good! Spicy-crisp sweetness and smoky heat add up to a perfect fall cocktail. Look for it on the list soon!
Bulleit bourbon
Aberlour single malt scotch
Bates & Schmitt apple cider syrup
Dubonnet
Summerfeld apple
lemon
ginger
Muddle apple and ginger. Combine ingredients, shake, and strain into an ice-filled bucket. Garnish with a slice of ginger.
Yes, there are a lot of ingredients here. But the results are damn good! Spicy-crisp sweetness and smoky heat add up to a perfect fall cocktail. Look for it on the list soon!
Sinners & Saints
September 26, 2009
Tito's vodka
Lillet blanc
cinnamon bitters
saffron-cardamom bitters
Angostura orange bitters
Shake it up and fine strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon ribbon.
Soft and sinister.
Tito's vodka
Lillet blanc
cinnamon bitters
saffron-cardamom bitters
Angostura orange bitters
Shake it up and fine strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon ribbon.
Soft and sinister.
Q-75
September 25, 2009
Square One Cucumber Vodka
Saint Germain elderflower liqueur
lime juice
simple syrup
Combine ingredients, shake and fine strain into a champagne flute. Top with sparkling wine.
A little twist on the ol' French 75. Gotta love the Square One vodka. Subtle, balanced, and real.
Square One Cucumber Vodka
Saint Germain elderflower liqueur
lime juice
simple syrup
Combine ingredients, shake and fine strain into a champagne flute. Top with sparkling wine.
A little twist on the ol' French 75. Gotta love the Square One vodka. Subtle, balanced, and real.
Friday, September 25, 2009
Mission Buck
September 24, 2009
Miller's gin
Lillet blanc
lemon juice
cantaloupe
ginger
Muddle the ginger and cantaloupe. Combine ingredients, shake, and fine strain into a collins glass. Top with ginger beer and garnish with a thin slice of ginger.
Remember: Anything with ginger can be called a "buck". This one has the double kick of fresh ginger and ginger beer.
Miller's gin
Lillet blanc
lemon juice
cantaloupe
ginger
Muddle the ginger and cantaloupe. Combine ingredients, shake, and fine strain into a collins glass. Top with ginger beer and garnish with a thin slice of ginger.
Remember: Anything with ginger can be called a "buck". This one has the double kick of fresh ginger and ginger beer.
Sidewinder
September 23, 2009
George Dickel Tennessee whiskey
Kubler absinthe
lemon juice
egg white
Fee Brothers Whiskey Barrel Bitters
Combine and dry shake. Add ice and shake some more. Fine strain into a chilled rocks glass and garnish with a chip of lemon.
This is a slight variation on the Savoy Cocktail Book's "Rattlesnake". We used more absinthe and added the bitters to add complexity. Look for a version of this on the fall cocktail menu!
George Dickel Tennessee whiskey
Kubler absinthe
lemon juice
egg white
Fee Brothers Whiskey Barrel Bitters
Combine and dry shake. Add ice and shake some more. Fine strain into a chilled rocks glass and garnish with a chip of lemon.
This is a slight variation on the Savoy Cocktail Book's "Rattlesnake". We used more absinthe and added the bitters to add complexity. Look for a version of this on the fall cocktail menu!
Bitter Maestro
September 22, 2009
Rittenhouse rye whiskey
Amaro Nonino
Apple Jack
Carpano Antica
Small Hand Foods grenadine
Combine ingredients, stir and serve up. Garnish with a lemon twist.
Rittenhouse rye whiskey
Amaro Nonino
Apple Jack
Carpano Antica
Small Hand Foods grenadine
Combine ingredients, stir and serve up. Garnish with a lemon twist.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Southern Belle
September 21, 2009
Flor de Cana 7 year rum
lemon juice
cane syrup
Fee Brothers peach bitters
Shake it up, strain into a collins glass and top with iced black tea. Garnish with a lime wheel.
Arnold Palmer's got nothin' on this one. Take that, golf-boy!
Flor de Cana 7 year rum
lemon juice
cane syrup
Fee Brothers peach bitters
Shake it up, strain into a collins glass and top with iced black tea. Garnish with a lime wheel.
Arnold Palmer's got nothin' on this one. Take that, golf-boy!
Maritime
September 20, 2009
Sailor Jerry's spiced rum
Hidalgo manzanilla sherry
lime juice
thyme
Muddle a sprig of thyme. Combine ingredients, shake and fine strain over ice in a bucket. Garnish with a drizzle of Cinzano sweet vermouth.
Herbs and spice and everything nice. Nice and boozy, that is!!
Sailor Jerry's spiced rum
Hidalgo manzanilla sherry
lime juice
thyme
Muddle a sprig of thyme. Combine ingredients, shake and fine strain over ice in a bucket. Garnish with a drizzle of Cinzano sweet vermouth.
Herbs and spice and everything nice. Nice and boozy, that is!!
Black Verbena Fizz
September 18, 2009
Plymouth gin
blackberry syrup
lemon verbena syrup
lemon juice
egg white
Combine ingredients and dry shake. Shake with ice and fine strain into a collins glass and top with soda water. No garnish needed.
Just about the most delicious fizz ever!
Plymouth gin
blackberry syrup
lemon verbena syrup
lemon juice
egg white
Combine ingredients and dry shake. Shake with ice and fine strain into a collins glass and top with soda water. No garnish needed.
Just about the most delicious fizz ever!
Giovanni
September 17, 2009
Flor de Cana 4 year rum
Averna
apple cider
lemon juice
Bundaberg ginger beer
Shake up everything except the ginger beer, and strain into a collins glass. Top with ginger beer and garnish with a slice of green apple.
This is a variation on "The Johnny Appleseed" cocktail we did last year. Averna made it better, and since it's Italian, we had to go with the Italian equivalent of "Johnny". Yeah... sometimes we get desperate for a name.
Flor de Cana 4 year rum
Averna
apple cider
lemon juice
Bundaberg ginger beer
Shake up everything except the ginger beer, and strain into a collins glass. Top with ginger beer and garnish with a slice of green apple.
This is a variation on "The Johnny Appleseed" cocktail we did last year. Averna made it better, and since it's Italian, we had to go with the Italian equivalent of "Johnny". Yeah... sometimes we get desperate for a name.
Ladie's Night
September 16, 2009
Ketel One vodka
Saint Germain elderflower liqueur
raspberries
Small Hand Foods pineapple gum syrup
lemon juice
orange juice
Combine ingredients, shake and strain into a bucket. Top with a bit of champagne.
This was a big seller.... with the ladies of course. For some reason the guys weren't havin' it.
Ketel One vodka
Saint Germain elderflower liqueur
raspberries
Small Hand Foods pineapple gum syrup
lemon juice
orange juice
Combine ingredients, shake and strain into a bucket. Top with a bit of champagne.
This was a big seller.... with the ladies of course. For some reason the guys weren't havin' it.
Old Faithful
September 15, 2009
McClelland's highland scotch
Vin de Peche
Small Hand Foods pineapple gum syrup
lemon juice
Shake it and fine strain into a cocktail glass. No garnish needed.
This is a variation of the "Faithful Scotsman", a cocktail created at New York bar, Death & Co.
McClelland's highland scotch
Vin de Peche
Small Hand Foods pineapple gum syrup
lemon juice
Shake it and fine strain into a cocktail glass. No garnish needed.
This is a variation of the "Faithful Scotsman", a cocktail created at New York bar, Death & Co.
Henry Hudson
September 14, 2009
Miller's gin
Hidalgo manzanilla sherry
Niebla grape
housemade blackberry syrup
lemon juice
Angostura bitters
Muddle the grape, combine ingredients, fine strain into a bucket. Garnish with a lemon ribbon.
Miller's gin
Hidalgo manzanilla sherry
Niebla grape
housemade blackberry syrup
lemon juice
Angostura bitters
Muddle the grape, combine ingredients, fine strain into a bucket. Garnish with a lemon ribbon.
Na Na Na Na
September 13, 2009
Plymouth gin
Pernod
strawberry
lemon juice
orange juice
Small Hand Foods gum syrup
Muddle strawberry with a bar spoon of Pernod. Combine ingredients, shake and fine strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a pinch of fennel pollen.
This one starts and ends with a subtle hint of anise, but rounds out with a kick of gin and fruit. Not as girly as it sounds!
Plymouth gin
Pernod
strawberry
lemon juice
orange juice
Small Hand Foods gum syrup
Muddle strawberry with a bar spoon of Pernod. Combine ingredients, shake and fine strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a pinch of fennel pollen.
This one starts and ends with a subtle hint of anise, but rounds out with a kick of gin and fruit. Not as girly as it sounds!
Sunday, September 13, 2009
The Nebula
September 12, 2009
Tito's vodka
Green Chartreuse
Concorde grapes
basil
lemon juice
Muddle the grapes and basil, combine ingredients, shake and fine strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon ribbon.
We were surprised to find that these grapes yielded a vivid fuchsia color despite the fact that they were a dull, blackish color. The Chartreuse punched up the basil just enough to create a subtle herbal note to liven up the citrus-sweetness.
Tito's vodka
Green Chartreuse
Concorde grapes
basil
lemon juice
Muddle the grapes and basil, combine ingredients, shake and fine strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon ribbon.
We were surprised to find that these grapes yielded a vivid fuchsia color despite the fact that they were a dull, blackish color. The Chartreuse punched up the basil just enough to create a subtle herbal note to liven up the citrus-sweetness.
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Vin de Pamplemousse
September 11, 2009
Square 1 vodka
dry white wine
grapefruit juice
lemon juice
vanilla simple syrup
Combine, shake, and serve in a bucket. Garnish with a thin grapefruit slice.
The Pamplemousse was one of the longest running cocktails on our list, and people still request is almost nightly, so why not give it a little cameo?
Square 1 vodka
dry white wine
grapefruit juice
lemon juice
vanilla simple syrup
Combine, shake, and serve in a bucket. Garnish with a thin grapefruit slice.
The Pamplemousse was one of the longest running cocktails on our list, and people still request is almost nightly, so why not give it a little cameo?
Friday, September 11, 2009
The Last Word
September 10, 2009
Beefeater gin
Luxardo maraschino liqueur
Green Chartreuse
lime juice
Shake, fine strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a brandied cherry.
Sometimes we like to pull out one of our favorite classics as the cocktail of the day. Along with the Negroni--- which we all agree is one of the best cocktails ever--- The Last Word is the drink that we just can't get enough of.
Beefeater gin
Luxardo maraschino liqueur
Green Chartreuse
lime juice
Shake, fine strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a brandied cherry.
Sometimes we like to pull out one of our favorite classics as the cocktail of the day. Along with the Negroni--- which we all agree is one of the best cocktails ever--- The Last Word is the drink that we just can't get enough of.
The Joker
September 9, 2009
Siete leguas reposado tequila
Velvet Falernum
apple cider
lime juice
Shake, fine strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a lime half-moon.
Velvet Falernum is a lime-clove liqueur that adds complexity and viscosity to cocktails. It's strange on it's own, but tasty in certain situations.
Siete leguas reposado tequila
Velvet Falernum
apple cider
lime juice
Shake, fine strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a lime half-moon.
Velvet Falernum is a lime-clove liqueur that adds complexity and viscosity to cocktails. It's strange on it's own, but tasty in certain situations.
Highlander
September 7, 2009
Aberlour single-malt scotch
apple cider
lemon
honey
Fee's Brothers Old-fashioned bitters
Shake and strain into a bucket. Garnish with a lemon chip.
Some consider it blasphemy to use a single-malt scotch in a cocktail, but since we're all godless pagans, we can do whatever we want, as long as it's tasty. Heh heh!
Aberlour single-malt scotch
apple cider
lemon
honey
Fee's Brothers Old-fashioned bitters
Shake and strain into a bucket. Garnish with a lemon chip.
Some consider it blasphemy to use a single-malt scotch in a cocktail, but since we're all godless pagans, we can do whatever we want, as long as it's tasty. Heh heh!
Black Mamba
September 6, 2009
Torres brandy
lemon
blackberry simple syrup
small chunk of orange
safron/cardamom bitters
Shake and fine strain into a cocktail glass which has a half rim of lemon-verbena sugar.
Delicious and summery. We make the saffron-cardamom bitter in house using a recipe given to us by Nopa's own Neya White.
Torres brandy
lemon
blackberry simple syrup
small chunk of orange
safron/cardamom bitters
Shake and fine strain into a cocktail glass which has a half rim of lemon-verbena sugar.
Delicious and summery. We make the saffron-cardamom bitter in house using a recipe given to us by Nopa's own Neya White.
Pocket Jacks
September 5, 2009
Buffalo Trace bourbon
Nonino Amaro
apple cider
lemon
Regan's orange bitters
Combine ingredients, shake and strain into a collins glass. Garnish with a lemon ribbon.
In Texas Hold 'em, never overplay pocket jacks. They are certainly worth a good preflop raise, but if you see an ace, queen or king on the flop, better watch your step. Remember: Many players will call pre-flop with an ace-rag, and if they connect, you better chuck those hooks.
Oh, sorry. This was meant for my poker blog. The drink was pretty tasty, though.
Buffalo Trace bourbon
Nonino Amaro
apple cider
lemon
Regan's orange bitters
Combine ingredients, shake and strain into a collins glass. Garnish with a lemon ribbon.
In Texas Hold 'em, never overplay pocket jacks. They are certainly worth a good preflop raise, but if you see an ace, queen or king on the flop, better watch your step. Remember: Many players will call pre-flop with an ace-rag, and if they connect, you better chuck those hooks.
Oh, sorry. This was meant for my poker blog. The drink was pretty tasty, though.
Rhubarb Margarita
September 4, 2009
Partida reposado tequila
Fee's Brothers Rhubarb Bitters
lime
agave nectar
Combine ingredients, shake like crazy, and serve in a bucket. Garnish with a lime wedge.
Nothing too complex here.... just cool refreshing goodness.
Partida reposado tequila
Fee's Brothers Rhubarb Bitters
lime
agave nectar
Combine ingredients, shake like crazy, and serve in a bucket. Garnish with a lime wedge.
Nothing too complex here.... just cool refreshing goodness.
Red Carpet
September 3, 2009
Boodle's gin
Carpano Antica formula vermouth
strawberry
lemon
Muddle the berry, shake and fine strain. Serve in a bucket with a strawberry garnish.
Carpano is magic.
Boodle's gin
Carpano Antica formula vermouth
strawberry
lemon
Muddle the berry, shake and fine strain. Serve in a bucket with a strawberry garnish.
Carpano is magic.
Oh Sherry
September 2, 2009
Partida reposado tequila
Hidalgo manzanilla sherry
Benedictine
strawberry
lemon
Muddle the strawberry, combine ingredients, shake and fine strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon ribbon.
"You shoulda been gone! Knowin' how I made you feel"... I, for one, hate Journey, but when you're desperate for a name for your cocktail, you'll take just about anything.
Partida reposado tequila
Hidalgo manzanilla sherry
Benedictine
strawberry
lemon
Muddle the strawberry, combine ingredients, shake and fine strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon ribbon.
"You shoulda been gone! Knowin' how I made you feel"... I, for one, hate Journey, but when you're desperate for a name for your cocktail, you'll take just about anything.
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Femme Fatale
September 1, 2009
Hendrick's gin
Lillet Blanc
strawberry
cucumber
lemon juice
Peychaud's bitters
Muddle strawberry and cucumber with a little sugar. Combine ingredients, shake, fine-strain, and serve up. Garnish with a thin cucumber slice.
This light and summery beverage could be trouble, because downing four per hour would be no problem... not that we would know.
Hendrick's gin
Lillet Blanc
strawberry
cucumber
lemon juice
Peychaud's bitters
Muddle strawberry and cucumber with a little sugar. Combine ingredients, shake, fine-strain, and serve up. Garnish with a thin cucumber slice.
This light and summery beverage could be trouble, because downing four per hour would be no problem... not that we would know.
The Countess
August 31, 2009
Hendrick's gin
Campari
lemon juice
watermelon
terragon
Muddle melon ant terragon, shake ingredients, fine-strain and serve up. Garnish with an orange ribbon.
A little like a Negroni, but a little more feminine. The Negroni was supposedly created by General Pascal Olivier Count de Negroni, so we thought a feminine twist on the name was appropriate.
Hendrick's gin
Campari
lemon juice
watermelon
terragon
Muddle melon ant terragon, shake ingredients, fine-strain and serve up. Garnish with an orange ribbon.
A little like a Negroni, but a little more feminine. The Negroni was supposedly created by General Pascal Olivier Count de Negroni, so we thought a feminine twist on the name was appropriate.
Sweet Heat
August 30, 2009
Barsol pisco
Aperol
watermelon
serano chilie
lime juice
Muddle watermelon, combine ingredients, fine-strain and serve up. Garnish with a terragon leaf.
Nothing like sweet, tart and spicy to help you cool off on a hot San Francisco night.
Barsol pisco
Aperol
watermelon
serano chilie
lime juice
Muddle watermelon, combine ingredients, fine-strain and serve up. Garnish with a terragon leaf.
Nothing like sweet, tart and spicy to help you cool off on a hot San Francisco night.
Austin Collins
August 29, 2009
Tito's vodka
crenshaw melon
lemon juice
orange juice
Angostura bitters
Muddle melon, combine ingredients, shake and fine strain in to a collins glass. Garnish with a lemon half-moon.
Tito's vodka
crenshaw melon
lemon juice
orange juice
Angostura bitters
Muddle melon, combine ingredients, shake and fine strain in to a collins glass. Garnish with a lemon half-moon.
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Raspberry Caipirina
August 27, 2009
Sagatiba Velha cachaca
raspberries
lime & lemon chunks
sugar
Muddle lemon, lime, sugar and berries. Add cachaca and ice, shake, and dump contents into a bucket glass.
This cocktail screams SUMMER!!!!
Sagatiba Velha cachaca
raspberries
lime & lemon chunks
sugar
Muddle lemon, lime, sugar and berries. Add cachaca and ice, shake, and dump contents into a bucket glass.
This cocktail screams SUMMER!!!!
The Valencian
August 26, 2009
Barsol Pisco
Yellow Chartreuse
nectarine wedge
lemon juice
Muddle nectarine, combine ingredients, shake, and fine strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon chip.
Chartreuse always makes for interesting cocktails... and interesting evenings to follow. Woo hoo!!
Barsol Pisco
Yellow Chartreuse
nectarine wedge
lemon juice
Muddle nectarine, combine ingredients, shake, and fine strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon chip.
Chartreuse always makes for interesting cocktails... and interesting evenings to follow. Woo hoo!!
Salty Elephant
August 25, 2009
Bols Genever
Canton ginger liqueur
lemon juice
honey
housemade salted plum puree
Shake and fine strain into a cocktail glass. garnish with a lemon twist.
"Genever" (simply Dutch for juniper) has a slightly sweeter, rounder gin than London Dry style gins (Beefeater, for example), and is made by malting the grain before distilling. Genevers are also aged for a bit in oak, thus softening the potentially medicinal edge of the botanicals.
Bols Genever
Canton ginger liqueur
lemon juice
honey
housemade salted plum puree
Shake and fine strain into a cocktail glass. garnish with a lemon twist.
"Genever" (simply Dutch for juniper) has a slightly sweeter, rounder gin than London Dry style gins (Beefeater, for example), and is made by malting the grain before distilling. Genevers are also aged for a bit in oak, thus softening the potentially medicinal edge of the botanicals.
Strawberry Sour
August 24, 2009
Plymouth gin
St. Germain elderflower liqueur
strawberry puree
lemon juice
egg white
Dry shake. Fill a collins glass with ice and using an atomizer, spray a generous amount of absinthe over the ice . Shake the cocktail with ice, and fine strain into the glass. Garnish with a lemon wedge.
Who would've guessed that strawberries and absinthe are a match made in heaven. Frothy goodness!!!
Plymouth gin
St. Germain elderflower liqueur
strawberry puree
lemon juice
egg white
Dry shake. Fill a collins glass with ice and using an atomizer, spray a generous amount of absinthe over the ice . Shake the cocktail with ice, and fine strain into the glass. Garnish with a lemon wedge.
Who would've guessed that strawberries and absinthe are a match made in heaven. Frothy goodness!!!
Tipsy Elephant
August 23, 2009
Flor de Cana 7 year rum
Punt y Mes
Aberlour single malt scotch
lemon juice
housemade salted elephant plum puree
Shake and strain into a collins glass. Garnish with a plum wedge.
This is no simple fruit-n-rum concoction. The scotch adds a smoky-dry edge which is enhanced by the saltiness of the plum puree. It's all about balance!
Flor de Cana 7 year rum
Punt y Mes
Aberlour single malt scotch
lemon juice
housemade salted elephant plum puree
Shake and strain into a collins glass. Garnish with a plum wedge.
This is no simple fruit-n-rum concoction. The scotch adds a smoky-dry edge which is enhanced by the saltiness of the plum puree. It's all about balance!
Oaxaca Lemonade
August 20, 2009
Siete Leguas reposado tequila
Del Maguey creme de mescal
lemon juice
ginger-honey syrup
Fever Tree ginger beer
Shake everything but the ginger beer and strain into a pilsner glass. Top with ginger beer. Garnish with a lemon wedge.
This is a variation on one of Range's classic cocktails. Fever Tree makes a damn fine ginger beer, so we added it to the old recipe. Smoky, spicy and tart, this beverage is perfect for one of the nine hot days of the year.
Siete Leguas reposado tequila
Del Maguey creme de mescal
lemon juice
ginger-honey syrup
Fever Tree ginger beer
Shake everything but the ginger beer and strain into a pilsner glass. Top with ginger beer. Garnish with a lemon wedge.
This is a variation on one of Range's classic cocktails. Fever Tree makes a damn fine ginger beer, so we added it to the old recipe. Smoky, spicy and tart, this beverage is perfect for one of the nine hot days of the year.
The Dame
August 19, 2009
Miller's gin
Vin de Peche
Aperol
Angostura bitters
Stir and serve up. Garnish with a lemon twist.
The Vin de Peche was made in house by infusing Cotes du Rhone with peach leaves, then fortifying with brandy and sugar. The resulting liqueur is velvety sweet with a faintly bitter finish. The cocktail? Think: Negroni.
Miller's gin
Vin de Peche
Aperol
Angostura bitters
Stir and serve up. Garnish with a lemon twist.
The Vin de Peche was made in house by infusing Cotes du Rhone with peach leaves, then fortifying with brandy and sugar. The resulting liqueur is velvety sweet with a faintly bitter finish. The cocktail? Think: Negroni.
Solera
August 18, 2009
Santa Teresa solera rum
Blandy's Madiera
housemade blackberry syrup
lime juice
Shake and serve in a collins glass. Garnish with an orange twist.
The solera process involves aging the rum in multiple oak casks, and results in a complex, smooth spirit. We love to use Santa Teresa in cocktails, but it's great for sipping neat.
Santa Teresa solera rum
Blandy's Madiera
housemade blackberry syrup
lime juice
Shake and serve in a collins glass. Garnish with an orange twist.
The solera process involves aging the rum in multiple oak casks, and results in a complex, smooth spirit. We love to use Santa Teresa in cocktails, but it's great for sipping neat.
Sloe Dance
August 17, 2009
Miller's gin
Plymouth sloe gin
lime juice
Small Hands Foods grenadine
mint
Shake ingredients, strain into a collins glass, and top with soda water. Garnish with a mint sprig.
Plymouth sloe gin is nothing like the syrupy stuff some of us drank when we were kids. It is made in the traditional way... by infusing gin with sloe berries, which are plum-like fruit of the blackthorn tree. The result is a sweet, well-balanced plum, cassis flavor.
Miller's gin
Plymouth sloe gin
lime juice
Small Hands Foods grenadine
mint
Shake ingredients, strain into a collins glass, and top with soda water. Garnish with a mint sprig.
Plymouth sloe gin is nothing like the syrupy stuff some of us drank when we were kids. It is made in the traditional way... by infusing gin with sloe berries, which are plum-like fruit of the blackthorn tree. The result is a sweet, well-balanced plum, cassis flavor.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Peach Daiquiri
August 16, 2009
Gosling's Black Seal Rum
fresh peach
lime juice
Small Hand Foods gum syrup
Regan's orange bitters
Muddle 1/4 of a peach. Combine ingredients, shake, fine strain and serve up. Garnish with a lime ribbon.
Two words: Simple and delicious.
Gosling's Black Seal Rum
fresh peach
lime juice
Small Hand Foods gum syrup
Regan's orange bitters
Muddle 1/4 of a peach. Combine ingredients, shake, fine strain and serve up. Garnish with a lime ribbon.
Two words: Simple and delicious.
Lone Star
August 15, 2009
Tito's vodka
Canton ginger liqueur
grapefruit chunks
lemon juice
Fee's Brothers Grapefruit Bitters
Muddle grapefruit. Combine ingredients, shake, fine strain and serve up. Garnish with a grapefruit ribbon.
It was fairly hot today and we just wanted to do our part to cool y'all down.
Tito's vodka
Canton ginger liqueur
grapefruit chunks
lemon juice
Fee's Brothers Grapefruit Bitters
Muddle grapefruit. Combine ingredients, shake, fine strain and serve up. Garnish with a grapefruit ribbon.
It was fairly hot today and we just wanted to do our part to cool y'all down.
Peche Royale
August 14, 2009
Vin de Peche
Andre et Michel Quenard Brut NV
Pour a little vin de peche in a champagne flute and top with sparkling wine. Garnish with a lemon twist.
This variation on the Kir Royale substitutes house-made vin de peche for creme de cassis. Brooke made the vin de peche using cotes du Rhone, peach leaves, sugar, and some other secret ingredients. Ask her what these are, and I bet she'll tell you!
Vin de Peche
Andre et Michel Quenard Brut NV
Pour a little vin de peche in a champagne flute and top with sparkling wine. Garnish with a lemon twist.
This variation on the Kir Royale substitutes house-made vin de peche for creme de cassis. Brooke made the vin de peche using cotes du Rhone, peach leaves, sugar, and some other secret ingredients. Ask her what these are, and I bet she'll tell you!
Friday, August 14, 2009
Buck Fifty
August 13, 2009
Siete Leguas reposado tequila
Small Hand Foods Orgeat
lime juice
blackberry juice
pressed ginger juice
soda water
Combine everything (except the soda) water and shake. Strain into a collins glass and top with soda.
Remember: A "buck" is any ginger based cocktail.
Siete Leguas reposado tequila
Small Hand Foods Orgeat
lime juice
blackberry juice
pressed ginger juice
soda water
Combine everything (except the soda) water and shake. Strain into a collins glass and top with soda.
Remember: A "buck" is any ginger based cocktail.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Lucille
August 12, 2009
Flor de Caña 4 year
Gosling's Black Seal rum
house-made blackberry syrup
lime juice
soda
Combine white rum, lime and blackberry syrup, and shake. Fine-strain into a collins glass filled with ice. Top with a splash of soda and float some Gosling's. No garnish.
Many of us at Range are obsessed with the show "Arrested Development". If you know the show you'll probably get the reference in the cocktail's name. If you don't know the show, then go to Hulu.com and watch all fifty-three episodes right now.
We're serious.
Flor de Caña 4 year
Gosling's Black Seal rum
house-made blackberry syrup
lime juice
soda
Combine white rum, lime and blackberry syrup, and shake. Fine-strain into a collins glass filled with ice. Top with a splash of soda and float some Gosling's. No garnish.
Many of us at Range are obsessed with the show "Arrested Development". If you know the show you'll probably get the reference in the cocktail's name. If you don't know the show, then go to Hulu.com and watch all fifty-three episodes right now.
We're serious.
Blackberry Pisco Sour
August 11, 2009
Barsol Pisco
Blandy's Madeira
blackberry
egg white
lime juice
sugar
Muggle the blackberry with the sugar. Combine ingredients and dry-shake. Add ice and shake for at least one minute. Fine strain into a cocktail glass. Dot surface with blackberry syrup.
(editor's note: "Muggle" should read "Muddle". For god's sake don't dare muggle the berry!)
What can we say? The Pisco Sour is delicious as is, but why not take advantage of the berry season? The dash of madeira keeps it from getting too sweet, and brings out the complexity of the Pisco.
Barsol Pisco
Blandy's Madeira
blackberry
egg white
lime juice
sugar
Muggle the blackberry with the sugar. Combine ingredients and dry-shake. Add ice and shake for at least one minute. Fine strain into a cocktail glass. Dot surface with blackberry syrup.
(editor's note: "Muggle" should read "Muddle". For god's sake don't dare muggle the berry!)
What can we say? The Pisco Sour is delicious as is, but why not take advantage of the berry season? The dash of madeira keeps it from getting too sweet, and brings out the complexity of the Pisco.
Añejo Old Fashioned
August 10, 2009
El Tesoro Añejo tequila
agave nectar
Regan's orange bitters
cinnamon bitters
habañero tincture
Combine ingredients, stir, and serve on the rocks. Garnish with a lemon ribbon.
An "Old Fashioned" is a classic cocktail defined as a spirit, bitters, sugar and water. The typical old fashioned uses a whiskey of some sort, but since we had the house-made cinnamon bitters and the habañero tincture, it seemed only natural that we should introduce tequila to the old fashioned fold.
El Tesoro Añejo tequila
agave nectar
Regan's orange bitters
cinnamon bitters
habañero tincture
Combine ingredients, stir, and serve on the rocks. Garnish with a lemon ribbon.
An "Old Fashioned" is a classic cocktail defined as a spirit, bitters, sugar and water. The typical old fashioned uses a whiskey of some sort, but since we had the house-made cinnamon bitters and the habañero tincture, it seemed only natural that we should introduce tequila to the old fashioned fold.
The Shrubbery
August 9, 2009
Flor de Caña 4 year
Blandy's madeira
strawberry-mint shrub
lime
strawberry
Muddle strawberry. Combine ingredients, shake, fine strain, and serve on the rocks. Garnish with a lime wedge.
"Shrub" is a cocktail ingredient made by macerating fruit in order to create a light vinegar. This can help increase the acid in a drink which makes it more refreshing and less sweet. We got this particular shrub recipe from Nopa bartender, Neyah White.
Flor de Caña 4 year
Blandy's madeira
strawberry-mint shrub
lime
strawberry
Muddle strawberry. Combine ingredients, shake, fine strain, and serve on the rocks. Garnish with a lime wedge.
"Shrub" is a cocktail ingredient made by macerating fruit in order to create a light vinegar. This can help increase the acid in a drink which makes it more refreshing and less sweet. We got this particular shrub recipe from Nopa bartender, Neyah White.
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Go Figure
August 8, 2009
Ketel One vodka
Bodegas Hidalgo manzanilla sherry
lemon
black mission fig
Small Hand Foods gum syrup
Muddle half a fig, combine ingredients, and shake. Serve up with no garnish.
The gum syrup boosted the fig's sweetness and viscosity, but we balanced it out with the acidity of the sherry. The result was pale pink and damn tasty.
Ketel One vodka
Bodegas Hidalgo manzanilla sherry
lemon
black mission fig
Small Hand Foods gum syrup
Muddle half a fig, combine ingredients, and shake. Serve up with no garnish.
The gum syrup boosted the fig's sweetness and viscosity, but we balanced it out with the acidity of the sherry. The result was pale pink and damn tasty.
Blackberry Sour
August 7, 2009
El Tesoro Añejo tequila
blackberry juice
grapefruit juice
lime juice
agave nectar
egg white
Combine ingredients and dry shake. Add ice and shake, shake, shake. Serve in a collins glass. Garnish with a grapefruit twist.
Tart, refreshing, and purple... how can you go wrong?
El Tesoro Añejo tequila
blackberry juice
grapefruit juice
lime juice
agave nectar
egg white
Combine ingredients and dry shake. Add ice and shake, shake, shake. Serve in a collins glass. Garnish with a grapefruit twist.
Tart, refreshing, and purple... how can you go wrong?
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Figure 8
August 6, 2009
Beefeater gin
Blandy's madiera
1/2 a black mission fig
lemon
sugar
Muddle the fig, lemon and sugar. Shake, fine strain and serve up. Garnish with a lemon ribbon.
Figs can be incredibly sweet, so make sure you taste a few before adding any sugar. Also, use 1/4 of a lemon so as not to mask the 'figiness' with citrus.
Beefeater gin
Blandy's madiera
1/2 a black mission fig
lemon
sugar
Muddle the fig, lemon and sugar. Shake, fine strain and serve up. Garnish with a lemon ribbon.
Figs can be incredibly sweet, so make sure you taste a few before adding any sugar. Also, use 1/4 of a lemon so as not to mask the 'figiness' with citrus.
Sam's Negroni
August 5, 2009
Boodle's gin
Campari
Cinzano sweet vermouth
Stir. Serve up. Garnish with an orange ribbon.
Boodle's gin
Campari
Cinzano sweet vermouth
Stir. Serve up. Garnish with an orange ribbon.
Sam "Sammie Donuts" Imel loves a good Negroni, so in honor of his final night as a server at Range, we let him pick the cocktail of the day. The classic Negroni has equal parts gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth, but Sam likes it gin heavy, so that's how we made it. We're gonna miss you, Sam!
Girasol
August 4, 2009
Bodegas Hidalgo Manzanilla sherry
Saint Germain elderflower liqueur
sunshine bitters
Stir. Serve in a chilled rocks glass, no rocks. Garnish with a lemon chip.
Sunshine bitters are primarily saffron and cardamom, and are made in house using a recipe created by Neyah White of Nopa. This cocktail is both refreshing and complex.
Saint Germain elderflower liqueur
sunshine bitters
Stir. Serve in a chilled rocks glass, no rocks. Garnish with a lemon chip.
Sunshine bitters are primarily saffron and cardamom, and are made in house using a recipe created by Neyah White of Nopa. This cocktail is both refreshing and complex.
Aperol Fizz
August 3, 2009
Aperol
Bluecoat gin
lemon
egg white
Shake, and serve in a collins glass. Top with soda and float some brandied cherry syrup. Garnish with a grapefruit ribbon.
Remember: The key to a good fizz is the shake. If your shaker isn't frosted, you're not finished shaking!
Aperol
Bluecoat gin
lemon
egg white
Shake, and serve in a collins glass. Top with soda and float some brandied cherry syrup. Garnish with a grapefruit ribbon.
Remember: The key to a good fizz is the shake. If your shaker isn't frosted, you're not finished shaking!
The Buffalo
August 2, 2009
Buffalo Trace bourbon
Punt e Mes sweet vermouth
Blandy's madiera
orange juice
Shake, fine strain and serve up. Garnish with a brandied cherry.
A delicious variation of the Manhattan.
Buffalo Trace bourbon
Punt e Mes sweet vermouth
Blandy's madiera
orange juice
Shake, fine strain and serve up. Garnish with a brandied cherry.
A delicious variation of the Manhattan.
Sunday, August 2, 2009
The Messenger
August 1, 2009
Siete Leguas silver tequila
Carpano Antica sweet vermouth
Amaro Nonino
lemon juice
grapefruit juice
meyer lemon syrup
Shake, fine strain and serve up. Garnish with a grapefruit twist.
This one shares some key ingredients with last night's "El Campo", but finishes completely different. Goes to show how a little variation can give surprisingly different results.
Siete Leguas silver tequila
Carpano Antica sweet vermouth
Amaro Nonino
lemon juice
grapefruit juice
meyer lemon syrup
Shake, fine strain and serve up. Garnish with a grapefruit twist.
This one shares some key ingredients with last night's "El Campo", but finishes completely different. Goes to show how a little variation can give surprisingly different results.
El Campo
July 31, 2009
Siete Leguas Silver tequila
Carpano Antica sweet vermouth
lemon
ginger
Small Hand Foods pineapple gum
Muddle ginger, combine ingredients, shake, fine strain. Served up with a burnt lemon chip.
To flame the lemon simply warm the chip (zest down) over a lit match for a moment. Hold the match between the chip and the cocktail, then squeeze. The citrus oil will shoot out in a mist over the flame and ignite, causing bar patrons to stop and say "ooooo!". Burning the lemon chip is more than just a nifty bar trick. The aroma of the burnt lemon oil coats the top of the drink and provides an inviting first impression, much like a fresh basil leaf on a caprese salad does.
Siete Leguas Silver tequila
Carpano Antica sweet vermouth
lemon
ginger
Small Hand Foods pineapple gum
Muddle ginger, combine ingredients, shake, fine strain. Served up with a burnt lemon chip.
To flame the lemon simply warm the chip (zest down) over a lit match for a moment. Hold the match between the chip and the cocktail, then squeeze. The citrus oil will shoot out in a mist over the flame and ignite, causing bar patrons to stop and say "ooooo!". Burning the lemon chip is more than just a nifty bar trick. The aroma of the burnt lemon oil coats the top of the drink and provides an inviting first impression, much like a fresh basil leaf on a caprese salad does.
Friday, July 31, 2009
Catch 22
July 30, 2009
Square 1 Cucumber vodka
Benedictine
cucumber
fresno chili
lemon
Muddle cucumber and chili. Combine ingredients, shake and fine strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a cucumber slice.
We were lucky enough to have Allison Evanow, creator of Square One Vodka, at our bar tonight. We love her products, so we wanted to showcase her elegant Cucumber Vodka with a simple blend of ingredients that emphasized the savory side of the cocktail spectrum. This one had a touch of heat, but had a cool cucumber finish.
Square 1 Cucumber vodka
Benedictine
cucumber
fresno chili
lemon
Muddle cucumber and chili. Combine ingredients, shake and fine strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a cucumber slice.
We were lucky enough to have Allison Evanow, creator of Square One Vodka, at our bar tonight. We love her products, so we wanted to showcase her elegant Cucumber Vodka with a simple blend of ingredients that emphasized the savory side of the cocktail spectrum. This one had a touch of heat, but had a cool cucumber finish.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Plum Fizz
July 29, 2009
La Favorite Rhum Agricole
plum
lime juice
egg white
Small Hand Foods orgeat
Peychaud's bitters
soda water
Muddle plum. Combine ingredients, dry shake. Add ice and shake for at least 1 minute. Fine strain into a collins glass (no ice), top with soda. Garnish with a lime wheel.
"Fizzes" are defined as cocktails that contain both citrus and soda, but are traditionally served without ice, unlike a "collins". The typical variations on the fizz include:
Silver Fizz — addition of egg white
Golden Fizz — addition of egg yolk
Royal Fizz — addition of whole egg
La Favorite Rhum Agricole
plum
lime juice
egg white
Small Hand Foods orgeat
Peychaud's bitters
soda water
Muddle plum. Combine ingredients, dry shake. Add ice and shake for at least 1 minute. Fine strain into a collins glass (no ice), top with soda. Garnish with a lime wheel.
"Fizzes" are defined as cocktails that contain both citrus and soda, but are traditionally served without ice, unlike a "collins". The typical variations on the fizz include:
Silver Fizz — addition of egg white
Golden Fizz — addition of egg yolk
Royal Fizz — addition of whole egg
Cantina's Cooler
July 28, 2009
Chopin vodka
Housemade blackberry syrup
basil
ginger
lemon
Muddle ginger and basil. Combine ingredients, shake, and fine strain. Serve in a pilsner and top with soda. Garnish with a basil leaf.
This tall, cold one is a variation on a cocktail that used to be on the menu at Cantina.
Chopin vodka
Housemade blackberry syrup
basil
ginger
lemon
Muddle ginger and basil. Combine ingredients, shake, and fine strain. Serve in a pilsner and top with soda. Garnish with a basil leaf.
This tall, cold one is a variation on a cocktail that used to be on the menu at Cantina.
Tour de France
July 27, 2009
Manzanilla sherry
Housemade vin de peche
Regan's orange bitters
Stirred. Serve in a rocks glass without ice. Garnish with an orange chip.
This cocktail exemplifies "less is more". The vin de peche is cotes du rhone infused with peach leaves (and other top secret ingredients)... the results are complex, slightly sweet, and delicious.
Manzanilla sherry
Housemade vin de peche
Regan's orange bitters
Stirred. Serve in a rocks glass without ice. Garnish with an orange chip.
This cocktail exemplifies "less is more". The vin de peche is cotes du rhone infused with peach leaves (and other top secret ingredients)... the results are complex, slightly sweet, and delicious.
Copa de Oro
July 26, 2009
Blue Coat gin
Manzanilla sherry
Housemade apricot brandy
apricot
lemon
Peychaud's bitters
Muddle apricot, combine ingredients, shake and fine-strain. Serve up without a garnish.
Blue Coat gin
Manzanilla sherry
Housemade apricot brandy
apricot
lemon
Peychaud's bitters
Muddle apricot, combine ingredients, shake and fine-strain. Serve up without a garnish.
On Sunday Mexico beat the US (5-0) in the Copa de Oro soccer tournament. Because they kicked out butts so soundly, we decided to tip out hats to our neighbors to the south... despite the fact that this drink has nothing remotely Mexican in it.
Sunday, July 26, 2009
The Locket
July 25, 2009
Santa Teresa 1796
Carpano Antica sweet vermouth
lemon
sour cherry syrup
Shake it up, fine strain, and serve up. Garnish with a brandied cherry.
Like a slightly tart rum Manhattan. I remember a tart in Manhattan that I slightly liked...
Santa Teresa 1796
Carpano Antica sweet vermouth
lemon
sour cherry syrup
Shake it up, fine strain, and serve up. Garnish with a brandied cherry.
Like a slightly tart rum Manhattan. I remember a tart in Manhattan that I slightly liked...
Matador
July 24, 2009
Zubrowka vodka
Blandy's madiera
lime juice
strawberry
Muddle strawberry. Combine ingredients, shake and strain into a bucket glass full of ice. Garnish with a brandied cherry.
Zubrowka's "Bison Grass" vodka is rumored to have all sorts of health benefits. Let us know if any of your ailments have disappeared since you had a Matador.
Zubrowka vodka
Blandy's madiera
lime juice
strawberry
Muddle strawberry. Combine ingredients, shake and strain into a bucket glass full of ice. Garnish with a brandied cherry.
Zubrowka's "Bison Grass" vodka is rumored to have all sorts of health benefits. Let us know if any of your ailments have disappeared since you had a Matador.
Huacachina
July 23, 2009
Barasol pisco
Punt e Mes
apricot
lemon
agave nectar
chucho bitters
Muddle apricot. Combine ingredients, shake and strain. Serve up. Garnish with a lemon ribbon.
Mike made another guest appearance and graced us with this fine cocktail. Huacachina refers to a small oasis in Peru where a mermaid is rumored to live. What exactly did Mike see on his South American vacation?
Barasol pisco
Punt e Mes
apricot
lemon
agave nectar
chucho bitters
Muddle apricot. Combine ingredients, shake and strain. Serve up. Garnish with a lemon ribbon.
Mike made another guest appearance and graced us with this fine cocktail. Huacachina refers to a small oasis in Peru where a mermaid is rumored to live. What exactly did Mike see on his South American vacation?
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Model A
July 22, 2009
Old Overholt rye whiskey
Qi White Tea liqueur
apricot
honey
lemon
Regan's Orange Bitters
Muddle apricot, shake all ingredients, fine strain and serve up. Garnish with a lemon chip.
Two words: Dee Lish.
Old Overholt rye whiskey
Qi White Tea liqueur
apricot
honey
lemon
Regan's Orange Bitters
Muddle apricot, shake all ingredients, fine strain and serve up. Garnish with a lemon chip.
Two words: Dee Lish.
Ambrosia
July 21, 2009
Sagatiba Velha (aged cachaca)
Veev açaí berry spirit
Furmint (dry white wine)
cantaloupe
lemon
vanilla
Muddle cantaloupe, shake all ingredients, and fine strain. Serve on the rocks in a bucket. Garnish with an orange half-moon.
This is the sexy sister of the Brooke classic, Vin de Pamlemousse, which had grapefruit, vodka, white wine, vanilla, and lemon. We changed the name to "Summer Lovin'", and put it on the list.
Sagatiba Velha (aged cachaca)
Veev açaí berry spirit
Furmint (dry white wine)
cantaloupe
lemon
vanilla
Muddle cantaloupe, shake all ingredients, and fine strain. Serve on the rocks in a bucket. Garnish with an orange half-moon.
This is the sexy sister of the Brooke classic, Vin de Pamlemousse, which had grapefruit, vodka, white wine, vanilla, and lemon. We changed the name to "Summer Lovin'", and put it on the list.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Mora Mora
July 20, 2009
Barsol Pisco
Chicha Morada
blackberry
orange juice
Peruvian Bitters
Muddle blackberry; add other ingredients, shake and fine strain. Serve up with a lime chip.
Chicha morada is a traditional non-alchoholic Peruvian beverage made from purple corn, pineapple, apple and cinnamon. Brooke got this batch from Range/Beretta veteran Enrique Sanchez, and found it to be a perfect match with Pisco.
Barsol Pisco
Chicha Morada
blackberry
orange juice
Peruvian Bitters
Muddle blackberry; add other ingredients, shake and fine strain. Serve up with a lime chip.
Chicha morada is a traditional non-alchoholic Peruvian beverage made from purple corn, pineapple, apple and cinnamon. Brooke got this batch from Range/Beretta veteran Enrique Sanchez, and found it to be a perfect match with Pisco.
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Aniversario
July 18, 2009
Ron Pampero Aniversario Rum
Cointreau
lemon juice
lime juice
orange juice
Angostura bitters
soda
Shake all ingredients except the rum and soda, and fine strain into a collins glass. Top with soda and float the rum. Garnish with an orange half-moon.
For Range's fourth year anniversary we had to use the rum named Aniversario. No brainer!
Ron Pampero Aniversario Rum
Cointreau
lemon juice
lime juice
orange juice
Angostura bitters
soda
Shake all ingredients except the rum and soda, and fine strain into a collins glass. Top with soda and float the rum. Garnish with an orange half-moon.
For Range's fourth year anniversary we had to use the rum named Aniversario. No brainer!
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Tall Tales
July 17, 2009
Gosling's Black Rum
Mandarine Napoleon orange liqueur
strawberries
lime juice
Shake, fine strain and serve in a pilsner glass. Top with soda and garnish with a lime wheel.
This fine rum punch was the creation of guest-tender Mike LaFreniere. It's a tall, cool drink that made us all wish we were in the Caribbean under a palapa with our toes in the sand. Damn these San Francisco "summers".
Gosling's Black Rum
Mandarine Napoleon orange liqueur
strawberries
lime juice
Shake, fine strain and serve in a pilsner glass. Top with soda and garnish with a lime wheel.
This fine rum punch was the creation of guest-tender Mike LaFreniere. It's a tall, cool drink that made us all wish we were in the Caribbean under a palapa with our toes in the sand. Damn these San Francisco "summers".
Friday, July 17, 2009
French Buck
July 16, 2009
Tito's vodka
Lillet Blanc
Canton ginger liqueur
lemon
mint
ginger
Muddle ginger. Combine ingredients, shake, fine strain and serve up. Garnish with a mint leaf.
The "buck" is a classic cocktail term that means ginger is being used in some way. The classic Gin Buck is the impish sister of the Dark and Stormy, and is comprised of gin, lemon, and ginger ale. We wanted something even softer and more elegant, so we mixed equal parts Lillet and vodka, a splash of Canton, a few mint leaves, a chunk of ginger (muddled) and 1/4 lemon. Light & easy with a hint-o-mint and a good ginger backbone.
Tito's vodka
Lillet Blanc
Canton ginger liqueur
lemon
mint
ginger
Muddle ginger. Combine ingredients, shake, fine strain and serve up. Garnish with a mint leaf.
The "buck" is a classic cocktail term that means ginger is being used in some way. The classic Gin Buck is the impish sister of the Dark and Stormy, and is comprised of gin, lemon, and ginger ale. We wanted something even softer and more elegant, so we mixed equal parts Lillet and vodka, a splash of Canton, a few mint leaves, a chunk of ginger (muddled) and 1/4 lemon. Light & easy with a hint-o-mint and a good ginger backbone.
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Muddy Waters
July 15, 2009
Housemade Apricot Brandy
Old Overholt rye whiskey
Averna
lemon
Shake & serve up with a lemon twist.
Brooke made some apricot infused brandy which is tasty, but (let's be honest) pretty ugly. Apricots tend to oxidize quickly if uncooked, so what came out was a muddy brown booze. Actually, it was appropriate since she just returned from Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans... mix in a little whiskey, and you got yerself a damn tasty beverage.
Housemade Apricot Brandy
Old Overholt rye whiskey
Averna
lemon
Shake & serve up with a lemon twist.
Brooke made some apricot infused brandy which is tasty, but (let's be honest) pretty ugly. Apricots tend to oxidize quickly if uncooked, so what came out was a muddy brown booze. Actually, it was appropriate since she just returned from Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans... mix in a little whiskey, and you got yerself a damn tasty beverage.
Kinda Blue
July 12, 2009
No. 209 gin
blueberries
lemon
orange juice
creme de cacao
Muddle blueberries; shake, fine-strain and serve up. Garnish with an orange chip.
This is a Mike LaFreniere creation through and through. Just when you thought he was making a "normal" cocktail, wham! he throws in some creme de cacao. Sounds odd... tastes delicious.
No. 209 gin
blueberries
lemon
orange juice
creme de cacao
Muddle blueberries; shake, fine-strain and serve up. Garnish with an orange chip.
This is a Mike LaFreniere creation through and through. Just when you thought he was making a "normal" cocktail, wham! he throws in some creme de cacao. Sounds odd... tastes delicious.
Now & Later
July 11, 2009
Flor de Caña Silver rum
lemon
honeydew
tarragon syrup
St. Bernardus Wit (float)
Shake and fine-strain into a collins glass, then top with beer. Garnish with a lemon half-moon.
Beer can be a delicious addition to many fruit-based cocktails. The wit beer used in this one brings out the citrus and adds a touch of spice.
Flor de Caña Silver rum
lemon
honeydew
tarragon syrup
St. Bernardus Wit (float)
Shake and fine-strain into a collins glass, then top with beer. Garnish with a lemon half-moon.
Beer can be a delicious addition to many fruit-based cocktails. The wit beer used in this one brings out the citrus and adds a touch of spice.
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Red Velvet
July 10, 2009
Pueblo Viejo silver tequila
blackberry-strawberry puree
lime juice
creme de cassis
Velvet Falernum (a clove & lime leaf liqueur)
Shake, fine-strain and serve up. Garnish with a fresh blackberry.
This one went over pretty well. We went though almost three bottles of tequila, and we actually ran out of the house made puree. Can't go wrong with tequila and berries!
Pueblo Viejo silver tequila
blackberry-strawberry puree
lime juice
creme de cassis
Velvet Falernum (a clove & lime leaf liqueur)
Shake, fine-strain and serve up. Garnish with a fresh blackberry.
This one went over pretty well. We went though almost three bottles of tequila, and we actually ran out of the house made puree. Can't go wrong with tequila and berries!
Friday, July 10, 2009
Cat's Eye
July 9, 2009
Flor de Caña silver rum
honeydew melon
lime juice
Luxardo Maraschino liqueur
Shake, fine strain, and serve up. Garnish with a lime wedge.
It's funny. The previous night's melon drink, "The Palindrome", took a lot of tweaking before we got the proportions just right, yet we hit this one on the first try. I suppose simplicity wins almost every time.
Flor de Caña silver rum
honeydew melon
lime juice
Luxardo Maraschino liqueur
Shake, fine strain, and serve up. Garnish with a lime wedge.
It's funny. The previous night's melon drink, "The Palindrome", took a lot of tweaking before we got the proportions just right, yet we hit this one on the first try. I suppose simplicity wins almost every time.
Thursday, July 9, 2009
The Palindrome
July 8, 2009
No. 209 gin
Lillet Blanc
Viña godeval godello cosecha, 2007 (or any quality dry white wine)
honeydew melon
lemon
gomme syrup
Regan's Orange bitters
Shake, fine strain and serve up. Garnish with three small melon balls.
Pal-in-drome (pal'-in-drom): A word, sentence, verse, etc., that is the same read forward as it is backward, as "Madam, I'm Adam". To be perfectly honest, we had a hard time thinking up a name for this one, but we noticed that "melon" and "lemon" almost created a palindrome... so there you have it. Bartender + Nerd = obscure linguistic reference.
No. 209 gin
Lillet Blanc
Viña godeval godello cosecha, 2007 (or any quality dry white wine)
honeydew melon
lemon
gomme syrup
Regan's Orange bitters
Shake, fine strain and serve up. Garnish with three small melon balls.
Pal-in-drome (pal'-in-drom): A word, sentence, verse, etc., that is the same read forward as it is backward, as "Madam, I'm Adam". To be perfectly honest, we had a hard time thinking up a name for this one, but we noticed that "melon" and "lemon" almost created a palindrome... so there you have it. Bartender + Nerd = obscure linguistic reference.
R & R
July 7, 2009
Rittenhouse rye
Lemon/chamomile tea
orange flower water
raspberries
Shake and fine-strain into a collins glass. Garnish with a lemon wedge.
Original version created by Jim Meehan of PTD in the East Village, NYC. Brooke put her own spin on it. Like they say, it takes a village to make a cocktail.
Rittenhouse rye
Lemon/chamomile tea
orange flower water
raspberries
Shake and fine-strain into a collins glass. Garnish with a lemon wedge.
Original version created by Jim Meehan of PTD in the East Village, NYC. Brooke put her own spin on it. Like they say, it takes a village to make a cocktail.
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Beers At Zeitgeist
July 6, 2009
9 pitchers of beer
15 Range employees (give or take)
15 pint glasses
several hamburgers
Mix thoroughly while sitting outside at Zeitgeist; No garnish
Range was closed today, so we all met at Zeitgeist and had a few cold ones.
9 pitchers of beer
15 Range employees (give or take)
15 pint glasses
several hamburgers
Mix thoroughly while sitting outside at Zeitgeist; No garnish
Range was closed today, so we all met at Zeitgeist and had a few cold ones.
The Violet
July 5, 2009
No. 209 gin
Rothman & Winter Orchard Apricot liqueur
blueberries
lemon
Shake and serve on the rocks. Garnish with 3 blueberries
Blueberries are in season! Get 'em while they're good 'n blue!
No. 209 gin
Rothman & Winter Orchard Apricot liqueur
blueberries
lemon
Shake and serve on the rocks. Garnish with 3 blueberries
Blueberries are in season! Get 'em while they're good 'n blue!
Sunday, July 5, 2009
The Declaration
July 4, 2009
Buffalo Trace bourbon
Qi White Tea liqueur
Averna
Lemon
Honey
Shake and serve in a tall pilsner glass. Garnish with a lemon wedge.
We resisted the urge to make something red, white & blue, but the drink does connect to the Revolutionary War in that it has a pleasant, lingering tea aftertaste... remember the Boston Tea Party? No? Well, Google it, y'all!
Buffalo Trace bourbon
Qi White Tea liqueur
Averna
Lemon
Honey
Shake and serve in a tall pilsner glass. Garnish with a lemon wedge.
We resisted the urge to make something red, white & blue, but the drink does connect to the Revolutionary War in that it has a pleasant, lingering tea aftertaste... remember the Boston Tea Party? No? Well, Google it, y'all!
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Purple Elephant
July 3, 2009
Barbacort Rum
Averna
Lime juice
Orange juice
One huge blackberry (muddled)
Shake and serve on the rocks. Garnish with 3 blueberries.
Mike came back to make a guest appearance and blessed us with this delicious creation. If you don't know Mike, you should. He's a brilliant bartender and one of the funniest individuals that you will ever meet. He'll be making some cameo apperances all through the summer. Check the blog to find out when. (Mike's next show: Saturday, July 11th)
Barbacort Rum
Averna
Lime juice
Orange juice
One huge blackberry (muddled)
Shake and serve on the rocks. Garnish with 3 blueberries.
Mike came back to make a guest appearance and blessed us with this delicious creation. If you don't know Mike, you should. He's a brilliant bartender and one of the funniest individuals that you will ever meet. He'll be making some cameo apperances all through the summer. Check the blog to find out when. (Mike's next show: Saturday, July 11th)
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Hot African Nights
July 2, 2009
Rittenhouse Rye 100
Canton ginger liqueur
Meyer's lemon juice
Walnut cordial (Eli's own concoction)
Aperol
Angostura bitters
Shake and fine strain into a collins glass. Garnish with a slice of fresh ginger.
This is Eli's final cocktail of the day before he goes off to Africa (cue: violins and sighs). We're gonna miss that low-talkin'-bed-headed-abstract-thinkin'-wolf-shirt-wearin' guy...
Rittenhouse Rye 100
Canton ginger liqueur
Meyer's lemon juice
Walnut cordial (Eli's own concoction)
Aperol
Angostura bitters
Shake and fine strain into a collins glass. Garnish with a slice of fresh ginger.
This is Eli's final cocktail of the day before he goes off to Africa (cue: violins and sighs). We're gonna miss that low-talkin'-bed-headed-abstract-thinkin'-wolf-shirt-wearin' guy...
The Bandit
July 1, 2009
Pueblo Viejo Silver tequila
Canton ginger liqueur
meyer's lemon juice
honey
egg whites
Regan's orange bitters
Dry shake first (no ice); add ice, then shake it 'til your arm hurts. Serve up. No garnish needed.
We had a similar drink on our list a while back called "Smokey and the Bandit" which included a smoky mescal liqueur. "The Bandit" lacks the mescal and the smokiness... hence the name.
Pueblo Viejo Silver tequila
Canton ginger liqueur
meyer's lemon juice
honey
egg whites
Regan's orange bitters
Dry shake first (no ice); add ice, then shake it 'til your arm hurts. Serve up. No garnish needed.
We had a similar drink on our list a while back called "Smokey and the Bandit" which included a smoky mescal liqueur. "The Bandit" lacks the mescal and the smokiness... hence the name.
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