May 16, 2010
Flor de Cana 4 year rum
La Guitana manzanilla sherry
St. Germain elderflower liqueur
Persian Green plum
lemon juice
Muddle the plum, combine ingredients, shake and fine-strain into a collins glass. Garnish with a lemon half-moon.
I saw these little cherry-sized plums at the farmer's market and just couldn't resist. They have a sour, very green taste which adds a nice amount of acid and spring flavor.
Monday, May 17, 2010
Improv #5
May 14, 2010
Siete Leguas silver tequila
Torani Amer
mandarin chunk
meyer lemon syrup
lime juice
Angostura bitters
Muddle the mandarin. Shake and fine-strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a lime half-moon.
Refreshing like a margarita, but a bit more complex.
Siete Leguas silver tequila
Torani Amer
mandarin chunk
meyer lemon syrup
lime juice
Angostura bitters
Muddle the mandarin. Shake and fine-strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a lime half-moon.
Refreshing like a margarita, but a bit more complex.
Karate Kid
May 13, 2010
Rhum Barbancourt 8 year
Carpano Antica sweet vermouth
Campari
lime juice
mandarin chunk
Fee Brothers peach bitters
Muddle the mandarin, combine ingredients and shake. Strain into a collins glass and garnish with a lime half-moon.
A delicious way to say goodbye to citrus season.
Rhum Barbancourt 8 year
Carpano Antica sweet vermouth
Campari
lime juice
mandarin chunk
Fee Brothers peach bitters
Muddle the mandarin, combine ingredients and shake. Strain into a collins glass and garnish with a lime half-moon.
A delicious way to say goodbye to citrus season.
Pimm's Cup
May 12, 2010
Miller's gin
Pimm's No.1
lemon juice
cucumber
strawberry
simple syrup
ginger beer
Muddle strawberry and cucumber, combine ingredients (except the ginger beer), shake and strain into a collins glass. Top with ginger beer and garnish with a lemon wedge and mint sprig.
Brooke came back and brought her tasty twist on the classic. Ohhhh so good!
Miller's gin
Pimm's No.1
lemon juice
cucumber
strawberry
simple syrup
ginger beer
Muddle strawberry and cucumber, combine ingredients (except the ginger beer), shake and strain into a collins glass. Top with ginger beer and garnish with a lemon wedge and mint sprig.
Brooke came back and brought her tasty twist on the classic. Ohhhh so good!
Garden State
May 11, 2010
Square One botanical vodka
Aperol
Dolin sweet vermouth
lime juice
Shake and fine-strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a grapefruit ribbon.
Great balanced flavor, with a little nod to the ol' Negroni.
Square One botanical vodka
Aperol
Dolin sweet vermouth
lime juice
Shake and fine-strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a grapefruit ribbon.
Great balanced flavor, with a little nod to the ol' Negroni.
Seelbach Cocktail
May 10, 2010
Buffalo Trace bourbon
tangelo-meyer lemon syrup
Angostura bitters
Peychaud's bitters
sparkling wine
Shake all but the sparkling wine and fine-strain into a flute. Top with sparkling and garnish with an orange twist.
Taken from the pages of Mr. Boston's, this one was surprisingly balanced and complex.
Buffalo Trace bourbon
tangelo-meyer lemon syrup
Angostura bitters
Peychaud's bitters
sparkling wine
Shake all but the sparkling wine and fine-strain into a flute. Top with sparkling and garnish with an orange twist.
Taken from the pages of Mr. Boston's, this one was surprisingly balanced and complex.
Mama Mia
May 9, 2010
Tito's vodka
St. Germain elderflower liqueur
Campari
lemon juice
Shake and strain into a collins glass. Top with sparkling rose and garnish with a lemon ribbon.
Happy Mother's Day to all you moms out there. To everyone else: Did you remember to call your mom?
Tito's vodka
St. Germain elderflower liqueur
Campari
lemon juice
Shake and strain into a collins glass. Top with sparkling rose and garnish with a lemon ribbon.
Happy Mother's Day to all you moms out there. To everyone else: Did you remember to call your mom?
Range Mai Tai
May 8, 2010
Appleton rum
Cruzan aged rum
lime juice
spiced simple syrup
tangelo-meyer syrup
orgeat
Shake and strain into a bucket. Garnish with spent lime half and a sprig of mint.
One of the many Mai Tai variations. Yum!
Appleton rum
Cruzan aged rum
lime juice
spiced simple syrup
tangelo-meyer syrup
orgeat
Shake and strain into a bucket. Garnish with spent lime half and a sprig of mint.
One of the many Mai Tai variations. Yum!
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Pony Boy
May 7, 2010
Flor de Cana 4 year rum
Gosling's Black Seal rum
fig-tarragon shrub
lime juice
Angostura bitters
Shake and strain into a collins glass. Garnish with a lime wedge.
In the simplest terms, a "shrub" is a syrup made with sugar, vinegar, and some sort of fruit, and was originally utilized as a method of preservation. Brooke left us with a delicious shrub, and we finally got around to using it. Damn tasty stuff!!
Flor de Cana 4 year rum
Gosling's Black Seal rum
fig-tarragon shrub
lime juice
Angostura bitters
Shake and strain into a collins glass. Garnish with a lime wedge.
In the simplest terms, a "shrub" is a syrup made with sugar, vinegar, and some sort of fruit, and was originally utilized as a method of preservation. Brooke left us with a delicious shrub, and we finally got around to using it. Damn tasty stuff!!
Friday, May 7, 2010
Tempted
May 6, 2010
Flor de Cana 7 year rum
Santa Teresa Rhum Orange liqueur
mandarin
lemon
Regan's orange bitters
Muddle the mandarin. Shake and strain into a collins glass. Garnish with a peeled mandarin wedge.
Juicy, juicy, juicy. So juicy that we thought of Squeeze... you know, the 80s band that wrote "Tempted" as in "...by the fruit of another". Oh yeah. Goin' back.
Flor de Cana 7 year rum
Santa Teresa Rhum Orange liqueur
mandarin
lemon
Regan's orange bitters
Muddle the mandarin. Shake and strain into a collins glass. Garnish with a peeled mandarin wedge.
Juicy, juicy, juicy. So juicy that we thought of Squeeze... you know, the 80s band that wrote "Tempted" as in "...by the fruit of another". Oh yeah. Goin' back.
Cinco de Mayo!!!
May 5, 2010
Arette reposado tequila
lime juice
agave nectar
Shake and strain into a bucket. Garnish with a lime wedge. Salt optional.
No need to resist a classic. Vivia Mexico!!!
Arette reposado tequila
lime juice
agave nectar
Shake and strain into a bucket. Garnish with a lime wedge. Salt optional.
No need to resist a classic. Vivia Mexico!!!
Cucumber Gimlet
May 4, 2010
Hendrick's gin
lime juice
cucumber
simple syrup
Muddle cucumber, combine ingredients, shake and fine-strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a slice of cucumber.
You know it... you love it... you WANT it.
Hendrick's gin
lime juice
cucumber
simple syrup
Muddle cucumber, combine ingredients, shake and fine-strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a slice of cucumber.
You know it... you love it... you WANT it.
Tequila Cup
May 3, 2010
El Tesoro platinum
Punt e Mes
lime juice
agave nectar
cucumber
Muddle cucumber, combine ingredients, shake and strain into a pilsner glass. Top with ginger beer. Garnish with mint, cucumber and lime.
Pimm's Cup season is almost here, so we decided to riff on that old classic. So damn good!
El Tesoro platinum
Punt e Mes
lime juice
agave nectar
cucumber
Muddle cucumber, combine ingredients, shake and strain into a pilsner glass. Top with ginger beer. Garnish with mint, cucumber and lime.
Pimm's Cup season is almost here, so we decided to riff on that old classic. So damn good!
Monday, May 3, 2010
Southern Belle
May 2, 2010
Buffalo Trace bourbon
Marie Brizard Apry
lemon juice
mint simple syrup
Shake, fine-strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a small lemon ribbon.
Mint simple syrup is a great alternative to muddling. Just make a 1:1 simple syrup and bring to a simmer. Remove from the heat and toss in a handful of mint and allow to cool. Strain out the mint, and ta-dah!
Buffalo Trace bourbon
Marie Brizard Apry
lemon juice
mint simple syrup
Shake, fine-strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a small lemon ribbon.
Mint simple syrup is a great alternative to muddling. Just make a 1:1 simple syrup and bring to a simmer. Remove from the heat and toss in a handful of mint and allow to cool. Strain out the mint, and ta-dah!
The Derby
May 1, 2010
Buffalo Trace bourbon
Dolin sweet vermouth
Combier orange liqueur
lemon juice
angostura bitters
Shake and fine-strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a mint sprig.
This is a lesser known version of the Derby. The more common version is a stirred concoction featuring bourbon, Benedictine, and angostura. We felt like rolling it out for the Kentucky Derby, while rejecting the obvious choice of the Mint Julep. That's how we roll.
Buffalo Trace bourbon
Dolin sweet vermouth
Combier orange liqueur
lemon juice
angostura bitters
Shake and fine-strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a mint sprig.
This is a lesser known version of the Derby. The more common version is a stirred concoction featuring bourbon, Benedictine, and angostura. We felt like rolling it out for the Kentucky Derby, while rejecting the obvious choice of the Mint Julep. That's how we roll.
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Jackpot
April 30, 2010
Tito's vodka
Plymouth sloe gin
Small Hand Foods pineapple gum syrup
lemon juice
Angostura bitters
Shake and strain into a bucket. Garnish with a short lemon ribbon.
Yeah, it sounds like a bit of a kitchen-sink cocktail, but it works. The staff did a great job selling it, especially considering that many people don't know that sloe gin isn't very 'ginny' tasting at all... a fact I'm sure the servers got tired of explaining.
Tito's vodka
Plymouth sloe gin
Small Hand Foods pineapple gum syrup
lemon juice
Angostura bitters
Shake and strain into a bucket. Garnish with a short lemon ribbon.
Yeah, it sounds like a bit of a kitchen-sink cocktail, but it works. The staff did a great job selling it, especially considering that many people don't know that sloe gin isn't very 'ginny' tasting at all... a fact I'm sure the servers got tired of explaining.
Friday, April 30, 2010
El Palomino
April 29, 2010
Oloroso sherry
209 gin
strawberry
sparkling white wine
Muddle a medium strawberry. Combine all but the sparkling wine, shake and fine-strain into a champagne flute. Top with sparkling wine. Garnish with a lemon twist.
This cocktail has a classic aperitif profile: Clean and crisp, but with enough intriguing herbal-fruit notes to really wake up your appetite. The name comes from the Palomino Fino grape from which sherry is made.
Oloroso sherry
209 gin
strawberry
sparkling white wine
Muddle a medium strawberry. Combine all but the sparkling wine, shake and fine-strain into a champagne flute. Top with sparkling wine. Garnish with a lemon twist.
This cocktail has a classic aperitif profile: Clean and crisp, but with enough intriguing herbal-fruit notes to really wake up your appetite. The name comes from the Palomino Fino grape from which sherry is made.
The Aztec
April 28, 2010
Siete Leguas reposado tequila
lemon juice
orange juice
agave nectar
Fee Brothers Aztec chocolate bitters
Shake and fine-strain into a cocktail glass. garnish with a thin orange slice.
This one starts out with a nice citrus burst then finishes with subtle, lingering, bitter-chocolate notes.
Siete Leguas reposado tequila
lemon juice
orange juice
agave nectar
Fee Brothers Aztec chocolate bitters
Shake and fine-strain into a cocktail glass. garnish with a thin orange slice.
This one starts out with a nice citrus burst then finishes with subtle, lingering, bitter-chocolate notes.
London Buck
April 27, 2010
Boodle's gin
lemon juice
Bundaberg ginger beer
Build in a collins glass. Garnish with a lemon ribbon.
Like a Dark and Stormy, but not so dark. Love the gin/ginger combo.
Boodle's gin
lemon juice
Bundaberg ginger beer
Build in a collins glass. Garnish with a lemon ribbon.
Like a Dark and Stormy, but not so dark. Love the gin/ginger combo.
Ragtime
April 26, 2010
Rittenhouse rye 100 proof
Carpano Antica sweet vermouth
Amaro Nonino
Fee Brothers whiskey barrel bitters
Stir and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a short lemon ribbon.
Mmmm... boozy.
Rittenhouse rye 100 proof
Carpano Antica sweet vermouth
Amaro Nonino
Fee Brothers whiskey barrel bitters
Stir and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a short lemon ribbon.
Mmmm... boozy.
Ginger Rogers
April 25, 2010
Hendrick's gin
Canton ginger liqueur
lime juice
mint
Gently muddle the mint, then build in a pilsner glass. Roll a few times and top with soda water. Garnish with a sprig of mint.
We took Absinthe's recipe and tweaked it a bit with the Canton. Stealing is fun!
Hendrick's gin
Canton ginger liqueur
lime juice
mint
Gently muddle the mint, then build in a pilsner glass. Roll a few times and top with soda water. Garnish with a sprig of mint.
We took Absinthe's recipe and tweaked it a bit with the Canton. Stealing is fun!
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Short Story
April 23, 2010
Siete Leguas reposado tequila
Luxardo maraschino liqueur
lemon juice
grapefruit juice
Peychaud's bitters
Shake all but the bitters, strain into a bucket. Dash some bitters on the surface, and garnish with triangles of grapefruit.
This is a little tequila twist on the Hemmingway, plus a bit-o-bitters.
Siete Leguas reposado tequila
Luxardo maraschino liqueur
lemon juice
grapefruit juice
Peychaud's bitters
Shake all but the bitters, strain into a bucket. Dash some bitters on the surface, and garnish with triangles of grapefruit.
This is a little tequila twist on the Hemmingway, plus a bit-o-bitters.
Friday, April 23, 2010
Widow's Kiss
April 22, 2010
Laird's Applejack
Yellow Chartreuse
Benedictine
Angostura bitters
Stir and serve in a cocktail glass. Garnish with a brandied cherry.
The original uses Green Chartreuse and calvados. It also calls for way more of both Benedictine and Chartreuse than we found palatable, so we changed it up.
Laird's Applejack
Yellow Chartreuse
Benedictine
Angostura bitters
Stir and serve in a cocktail glass. Garnish with a brandied cherry.
The original uses Green Chartreuse and calvados. It also calls for way more of both Benedictine and Chartreuse than we found palatable, so we changed it up.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Tally Ho!
April 21, 2010
Beefeater gin
Dolin sweet vermouth
strawberry
Regan's orange bitters
Muddle the berry, shake it, and fine-strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon wheel.
Mmmmmm.... ginny!
Beefeater gin
Dolin sweet vermouth
strawberry
Regan's orange bitters
Muddle the berry, shake it, and fine-strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon wheel.
Mmmmmm.... ginny!
Pisco Punch
April 20, 2010
Machu Pisco
Navarro Pinot Noir grape juice
Small Hand Foods pineapple gum syrup
tangerine juice
chunk of lemon
dash of absinthe
Squeeze the tangerine into a pint glass and place the spent rind in a bucket. Muddle the lemon, combine ingredients, shake and strain into the bucket.
This crazy combination of ingredients came together beautifully. Party in a glass...
Machu Pisco
Navarro Pinot Noir grape juice
Small Hand Foods pineapple gum syrup
tangerine juice
chunk of lemon
dash of absinthe
Squeeze the tangerine into a pint glass and place the spent rind in a bucket. Muddle the lemon, combine ingredients, shake and strain into the bucket.
This crazy combination of ingredients came together beautifully. Party in a glass...
Sweet Leaf
April 19, 2010
Arette reposado tequila
Blandy's madiera
small strawberry
cilantro
Reagan's orange bitters
Muddle the strawberry and cilantro, combine and shake ingredients. Fine-strain into a bucket, and garnish with a sprig of cilantro.
I was just curious about how people would react to cilantro in a cocktail, so I made this drink that was pretty tame, aside from said herb. Results? Not so popular... turns out that I should have taken that article about cilantro in the New York Times a little more seriously!
Arette reposado tequila
Blandy's madiera
small strawberry
cilantro
Reagan's orange bitters
Muddle the strawberry and cilantro, combine and shake ingredients. Fine-strain into a bucket, and garnish with a sprig of cilantro.
I was just curious about how people would react to cilantro in a cocktail, so I made this drink that was pretty tame, aside from said herb. Results? Not so popular... turns out that I should have taken that article about cilantro in the New York Times a little more seriously!
Strawberry Margarita
April 18, 2010
Arette reposado tequila
strawberry
lime juice
agave nectar
Muddle the strawberry, shake it up and strain into a bucket. Garnish with a slice of strawberry.
Once again, a no-brainer. Guess we still hadn't recovered from Brooke's departure!
Arette reposado tequila
strawberry
lime juice
agave nectar
Muddle the strawberry, shake it up and strain into a bucket. Garnish with a slice of strawberry.
Once again, a no-brainer. Guess we still hadn't recovered from Brooke's departure!
Strawberry Daiquiri
April 17, 2010
Flor de Caña 4 year rum
Santa Teresa Rhum Orange liqueur
lemon juice
lime juice
strawberry
Muddle the strawberry, shake and strain into a collins glass. Garnish with a lime wedge.
After the craziness of the previous night, we just needed a no-brainer. Done and done.
Flor de Caña 4 year rum
Santa Teresa Rhum Orange liqueur
lemon juice
lime juice
strawberry
Muddle the strawberry, shake and strain into a collins glass. Garnish with a lime wedge.
After the craziness of the previous night, we just needed a no-brainer. Done and done.
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Brooklyn
April 16, 2010
Rittenhouse 100 proof rye
Luxardo Maraschino
Amer Picon
Dolin dry vermouth
Stir and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with an orange ribbon.
This was Brooke's last cocktail of the day at Range, and we made about 8000 of 'em. We're gonna miss you Brooke!
Rittenhouse 100 proof rye
Luxardo Maraschino
Amer Picon
Dolin dry vermouth
Stir and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with an orange ribbon.
This was Brooke's last cocktail of the day at Range, and we made about 8000 of 'em. We're gonna miss you Brooke!
The Taxman
April 15, 2010
Flor de Caña 4 year rum
Diplomatico rum
Vya dry vermouth
lime juice
guava
simple syrup
Muddle the guava and shake all but the dark rum. Fine-strain into a collins glass and float the Diplomatico. Garnish with a lime.
Just pretend you lived on some remote island and didn't have to pay taxes. This is what you'd be drinking.
Flor de Caña 4 year rum
Diplomatico rum
Vya dry vermouth
lime juice
guava
simple syrup
Muddle the guava and shake all but the dark rum. Fine-strain into a collins glass and float the Diplomatico. Garnish with a lime.
Just pretend you lived on some remote island and didn't have to pay taxes. This is what you'd be drinking.
Post Script
April 14, 2010
Hendrick's gin
Yellow Chartreuse
Luxardo Maraschino
lime juice
strawberry
Muddle the strawberry, shake, fine-strain into a cocktail glass. No garnish.
Yes, this is a play on the Last Word, but we backed off the liqueurs and used yellow in place of green Chartreuse to let the strawberry shine.
Hendrick's gin
Yellow Chartreuse
Luxardo Maraschino
lime juice
strawberry
Muddle the strawberry, shake, fine-strain into a cocktail glass. No garnish.
Yes, this is a play on the Last Word, but we backed off the liqueurs and used yellow in place of green Chartreuse to let the strawberry shine.
Employees Only
April 13, 2010
Domaine Pichot Vouvray Brut (or any dry sparkling wine)
kumquat-allspice syrup
kumquat slices
Build in a champagne flute.
Sometimes all it takes to get us inspired is an ingredient given to us by our pastry department. In this case they handed over some delicious kumquat-allspice syrup, and it practically made itself.
Domaine Pichot Vouvray Brut (or any dry sparkling wine)
kumquat-allspice syrup
kumquat slices
Build in a champagne flute.
Sometimes all it takes to get us inspired is an ingredient given to us by our pastry department. In this case they handed over some delicious kumquat-allspice syrup, and it practically made itself.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Strawberry Tickle
April 12, 2010
George Dickel whiskey
Luxardo maraschino liqueur
lemon juice
strawberry
Crofter's pomegranate jam
Muddle strawberry with the jam. Shake it up, and fine strain it into a chilled rocks glass (no ice). Garnish with an orange ribbon.
Crazy complex, despite the simple ingredients. Go Brookie!!!!!
George Dickel whiskey
Luxardo maraschino liqueur
lemon juice
strawberry
Crofter's pomegranate jam
Muddle strawberry with the jam. Shake it up, and fine strain it into a chilled rocks glass (no ice). Garnish with an orange ribbon.
Crazy complex, despite the simple ingredients. Go Brookie!!!!!
Genevive
April 11, 2010
Anchor Distilling Genevieve
Vya dry vermouth
Luxardo maraschino liqueur
Small Hand Food pineapple gum syrup
strawberry
lemon juice
Angostura bitters
Muddle strawberry, shake the rest and fine-strain into an ice-filled bucket. Garnish with a sprig of mint.
This ain't no sissy drink! Genevieve is something to contemplate rather than quaff... this one is herbal, fruity, and complex. Amatures need not apply.
Anchor Distilling Genevieve
Vya dry vermouth
Luxardo maraschino liqueur
Small Hand Food pineapple gum syrup
strawberry
lemon juice
Angostura bitters
Muddle strawberry, shake the rest and fine-strain into an ice-filled bucket. Garnish with a sprig of mint.
This ain't no sissy drink! Genevieve is something to contemplate rather than quaff... this one is herbal, fruity, and complex. Amatures need not apply.
Mermaid
April 10, 2010
Siete Leguas silver tequila
Small Hand Foods raspberry gum syrup
strawberry
lemon juice
saffron-cardamom bitters
Muddle strawberry, shake and fine-strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon half-moon.
Tonight's cocktail was inspired by our good friend, amazing co-worker, stellar host, and all around rockin' gal Serena. We all agree that she has been the heart and soul of Range from the beginning, and we are as proud to have worked with her as we are sad to see her go. She is on to a new chapter of her life, yet we know that we will all be affected by her in some way. She is one of those people that remind you to take a step back and smile... not in a cheesy, new-age way, but in a real, old-soul way... until next time... heyyyy sister..................
Siete Leguas silver tequila
Small Hand Foods raspberry gum syrup
strawberry
lemon juice
saffron-cardamom bitters
Muddle strawberry, shake and fine-strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon half-moon.
Tonight's cocktail was inspired by our good friend, amazing co-worker, stellar host, and all around rockin' gal Serena. We all agree that she has been the heart and soul of Range from the beginning, and we are as proud to have worked with her as we are sad to see her go. She is on to a new chapter of her life, yet we know that we will all be affected by her in some way. She is one of those people that remind you to take a step back and smile... not in a cheesy, new-age way, but in a real, old-soul way... until next time... heyyyy sister..................
Rum Shaker
April 9, 2010
Diplomatico rum
strawberry
honey
orange juice
egg white
lemon juice
Dry shake. Combine ingredients, shake and fine-strain into a cocktail glass. No garnish.
Creamy, semi-sweet goodness.
Diplomatico rum
strawberry
honey
orange juice
egg white
lemon juice
Dry shake. Combine ingredients, shake and fine-strain into a cocktail glass. No garnish.
Creamy, semi-sweet goodness.
Friday, April 9, 2010
Sunny Jim
April 8, 2010
Rittenhouse Rye 100 proof
Benedictine
Qi white tea liqueur
Dolin dry vermouth
Regan's orange bitters
Combine and stir ingredients. Serve in a cocktail glass with a lemon ribbon.
Boozy goodness! "Sunny" Jim Rolph was the longest serving mayor of San Francisco and he loved his booze. He served 19 years as mayor of San Francisco all throughout Prohibition, and his last two-and-a-half years as governor of California. During his tenure he remained lax on Prohibition restrictions, and in doing so established SF as the cocktail capital of the United States. We love Sunny Jim!
Rittenhouse Rye 100 proof
Benedictine
Qi white tea liqueur
Dolin dry vermouth
Regan's orange bitters
Combine and stir ingredients. Serve in a cocktail glass with a lemon ribbon.
Boozy goodness! "Sunny" Jim Rolph was the longest serving mayor of San Francisco and he loved his booze. He served 19 years as mayor of San Francisco all throughout Prohibition, and his last two-and-a-half years as governor of California. During his tenure he remained lax on Prohibition restrictions, and in doing so established SF as the cocktail capital of the United States. We love Sunny Jim!
Thursday, April 8, 2010
The Perfect Day
April 7, 2010
Buffalo Trace bourbon
Blandy's madiera
strawberry
lemon juice
Angostura bitters
Muddle the strawberry, shake ingredients, and fine-strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon half-moon.
Imagine a strawberry margarita. Now imagine it a bit more complex and rich. There you go.
Buffalo Trace bourbon
Blandy's madiera
strawberry
lemon juice
Angostura bitters
Muddle the strawberry, shake ingredients, and fine-strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon half-moon.
Imagine a strawberry margarita. Now imagine it a bit more complex and rich. There you go.
Saint Blossom
April 6, 2010
Zubrowka vodka
strawberry
yuzu citrus juice
rhubarb syrup
Shake ingredients and fine-strain into a cocktail glass. Top with dry, sparkling wine and garnish with a sprig of mint.
A tasty no-brainer. Strawberries are here... get 'em!!!!
Zubrowka vodka
strawberry
yuzu citrus juice
rhubarb syrup
Shake ingredients and fine-strain into a cocktail glass. Top with dry, sparkling wine and garnish with a sprig of mint.
A tasty no-brainer. Strawberries are here... get 'em!!!!
Aviation
April 5, 2010
Beefeater gin
Luxardo maraschino liqueur
lemon juice
Shake, fine-strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a brandied cherry.
One of the best classic cocktails ever.
Beefeater gin
Luxardo maraschino liqueur
lemon juice
Shake, fine-strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a brandied cherry.
One of the best classic cocktails ever.
Monday, April 5, 2010
Coquette
April 4, 2010
Beefeater gin
grapefruit
tarragon
simple syrup
Angostura bitters
Muddle the tarragon and grapefruit chunks. Shake ingredients and strain into a collins glass. Top with soda and garnish with a grapefruit ribbon.
Great combination of bitter, sweet and herbaceous.
Beefeater gin
grapefruit
tarragon
simple syrup
Angostura bitters
Muddle the tarragon and grapefruit chunks. Shake ingredients and strain into a collins glass. Top with soda and garnish with a grapefruit ribbon.
Great combination of bitter, sweet and herbaceous.
The Red Hot
April 3, 2010
Rhum Barbancourt 8 year
Aperol
lime juice
strawberry
blood orange
Muddle 1/2 a strawberry with a few chunks of blood orange. Combine ingredients, shake and strain into a rocks glass. Garnish with a blood orange wheel.
Nothing hot about this cool, delicious, daiquiri-esque beverage. I'll take eleven, please.
Rhum Barbancourt 8 year
Aperol
lime juice
strawberry
blood orange
Muddle 1/2 a strawberry with a few chunks of blood orange. Combine ingredients, shake and strain into a rocks glass. Garnish with a blood orange wheel.
Nothing hot about this cool, delicious, daiquiri-esque beverage. I'll take eleven, please.
Grasslands
April 2, 2010
Zubrowka vodka
Dolin dry vermouth
tarragon
meyer lemon syrup
lemon juice
Bitter Truth lemon bitters
Muddle the tarragon with the simple syrup. Shake ingredients and strain into a collins glass. Garnish with a lemon ribbon.
This tall cooler just might make the ol' cocktail list.
Zubrowka vodka
Dolin dry vermouth
tarragon
meyer lemon syrup
lemon juice
Bitter Truth lemon bitters
Muddle the tarragon with the simple syrup. Shake ingredients and strain into a collins glass. Garnish with a lemon ribbon.
This tall cooler just might make the ol' cocktail list.
Classy Lassy
April 1, 2010
Miller's gin
lime juice
egg white
orange flower water
Bitter Truth grapefruit bitters
simple syrup
Dry shake. Shake and strain into a chilled rocks glass. Top with tonic water and garnish with an orange ribbon.
Gotta love anything with gin, citrus, egg white and bubbles.
Miller's gin
lime juice
egg white
orange flower water
Bitter Truth grapefruit bitters
simple syrup
Dry shake. Shake and strain into a chilled rocks glass. Top with tonic water and garnish with an orange ribbon.
Gotta love anything with gin, citrus, egg white and bubbles.
The Lemon Song
March 31, 2010
209 gin
lemon juice
clementine juice
meyer lemon syrup
Kubler absinthe
Spray a cocktail glass with absinthe. Shake ingredients and fine-strain into the glass. Garnish with a brandied cherry.
A little twist on the Corpse Reviver #2, with clementine and meyer syrup subbing for the Cointreau and Lillet. Deeee-lish!
209 gin
lemon juice
clementine juice
meyer lemon syrup
Kubler absinthe
Spray a cocktail glass with absinthe. Shake ingredients and fine-strain into the glass. Garnish with a brandied cherry.
A little twist on the Corpse Reviver #2, with clementine and meyer syrup subbing for the Cointreau and Lillet. Deeee-lish!
Bitter Yuzu Margarita
March 30, 2010
Arrette reposado tequila
Campari
yuzu juice
Small Hand Foods pineapple gum syrup
agave nectar
Shake and strain into a bucket. Garnish with a blood orange half-moon.
Yuzu is a Japanese citrus that is incredibly sour. Makes a pretty delicious cocktail.
Arrette reposado tequila
Campari
yuzu juice
Small Hand Foods pineapple gum syrup
agave nectar
Shake and strain into a bucket. Garnish with a blood orange half-moon.
Yuzu is a Japanese citrus that is incredibly sour. Makes a pretty delicious cocktail.
See Oh Dee
March 29, 2010
Square One vodka
blood orange
tarragon
agave nectar
lemon juice
Muddle the blood orange and tarragon, combine ingredients, shake and fine-strain into a pilsner glass. Top with soda and garnish with a blood orange quarter-moon.
Tall, cold, juicy and herbaceous.
Square One vodka
blood orange
tarragon
agave nectar
lemon juice
Muddle the blood orange and tarragon, combine ingredients, shake and fine-strain into a pilsner glass. Top with soda and garnish with a blood orange quarter-moon.
Tall, cold, juicy and herbaceous.
Confetti
March 28, 2010
Sagatiba Velha cachaça
Dolin dry vermouth
simple syrup
lime
blood orange
Muddle the lime and blood orange chunks, combine ingredients, shake and dump contents into a bucket glass. No garnish.
A vivid red take on the Caipirinha. The crowd went wild!!
Sagatiba Velha cachaça
Dolin dry vermouth
simple syrup
lime
blood orange
Muddle the lime and blood orange chunks, combine ingredients, shake and dump contents into a bucket glass. No garnish.
A vivid red take on the Caipirinha. The crowd went wild!!
The Gecko
March 27, 2010
Flor de Caña silver rum
Dolin dry vermouth
lime juice
kiwi
Regan's orange bitters
Muddle 1/4 kiwi, combine ingredients, shake and strain into a collins glass. Garnish with a lime half-wheel.
As I said before, I love making green drinks.
Flor de Caña silver rum
Dolin dry vermouth
lime juice
kiwi
Regan's orange bitters
Muddle 1/4 kiwi, combine ingredients, shake and strain into a collins glass. Garnish with a lime half-wheel.
As I said before, I love making green drinks.
Meyer Lemon Paloma
March 26, 2010
Siete Leguas reposado tequila
lime juice
grapefruit juice
meyer lemon syrup
Shake and strain into a collins glass. Top with Squirt... what? Squirt!!? Yep, Squirt.
It's not your typical Range mixology creation, but it's so damn tasty!
Siete Leguas reposado tequila
lime juice
grapefruit juice
meyer lemon syrup
Shake and strain into a collins glass. Top with Squirt... what? Squirt!!? Yep, Squirt.
It's not your typical Range mixology creation, but it's so damn tasty!
Warsaw Mule
March 25, 2010
Zubrowka vodka
Laird's Applejack
lime juice
saffron-cardamom bitters
Bundaberg ginger beer
Squeeze lime and place spent rind in a bucket glass. Add ice, and build the rest in the glass.
A little take on the Moscow Mule.
Zubrowka vodka
Laird's Applejack
lime juice
saffron-cardamom bitters
Bundaberg ginger beer
Squeeze lime and place spent rind in a bucket glass. Add ice, and build the rest in the glass.
A little take on the Moscow Mule.
No-Name Sour
March 24, 2010
Buffalo Trace bourbon
Laird's Applejack
meyer lemon juice
quince syrup
cinnamon bitters
Shake and strain into a collins glass. Garnish with a lemon wedge.
This was a delicious no-brainer. Boozy and tart!
Buffalo Trace bourbon
Laird's Applejack
meyer lemon juice
quince syrup
cinnamon bitters
Shake and strain into a collins glass. Garnish with a lemon wedge.
This was a delicious no-brainer. Boozy and tart!
Show-stopper
March 23, 2010
Flor de Caña silver rum
Aperol
lime juice
quince syrup
Shake and fine-strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon wedge.
This one reminds me of an old Range classic, The Romantic, which used Santa Teresa rum, and simple syrup in place of the quince syrup.
Flor de Caña silver rum
Aperol
lime juice
quince syrup
Shake and fine-strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon wedge.
This one reminds me of an old Range classic, The Romantic, which used Santa Teresa rum, and simple syrup in place of the quince syrup.
Samba
March 22, 2010
Sagatiba Velha Cachaça
Veev acai berry liqueur
blood orange
meyer lemon juice
simple syrup
angostura bitters
Muddle a chunk of blood orange, combine ingredients and shake. Fine-strain into a collins glass, top with soda, and garnish with a blood orange ribbon.
A little sweet, a little sour, all good.
Sagatiba Velha Cachaça
Veev acai berry liqueur
blood orange
meyer lemon juice
simple syrup
angostura bitters
Muddle a chunk of blood orange, combine ingredients and shake. Fine-strain into a collins glass, top with soda, and garnish with a blood orange ribbon.
A little sweet, a little sour, all good.
Equinox
March 21, 2010
Siete Leguas silver
Green Chartreuse
lemon juice
kiwi
Angostura bitters
Muddle 1/4 kiwi, combine ingredeints, shake, and fine-strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon chip.
For some odd reason I love creating green cocktails.
Siete Leguas silver
Green Chartreuse
lemon juice
kiwi
Angostura bitters
Muddle 1/4 kiwi, combine ingredeints, shake, and fine-strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon chip.
For some odd reason I love creating green cocktails.
Freethrow
March 20, 2010
Flor de Caña silver rum
Flor de Caña 7 year rum
clementine
lime juice
Fee's orange bitters
Torani orgeat
Muddle 1/4 clementine (peel-on), combine ingredients, shake, and strain into a bucket. Garnish with an orange ribbon.
Our clementine-take on a Mai Tai. Orgeat (pronounced or-ZHAH) is an almond syrup, and it's used in dozens of classic cocktails.
Flor de Caña silver rum
Flor de Caña 7 year rum
clementine
lime juice
Fee's orange bitters
Torani orgeat
Muddle 1/4 clementine (peel-on), combine ingredients, shake, and strain into a bucket. Garnish with an orange ribbon.
Our clementine-take on a Mai Tai. Orgeat (pronounced or-ZHAH) is an almond syrup, and it's used in dozens of classic cocktails.
Hookshot
March 19, 2010
Zubrowka vodka
Dolin sweet vermouth
clementine
lemon juice
Regan's orange bitters
Small Hand Foods grenadine
Muddle 1/4 clementine (peel-on), combine ingredients, shake, and strain into a collins glass. Garnish with a clementine wedge.
A simple little cooler.
Zubrowka vodka
Dolin sweet vermouth
clementine
lemon juice
Regan's orange bitters
Small Hand Foods grenadine
Muddle 1/4 clementine (peel-on), combine ingredients, shake, and strain into a collins glass. Garnish with a clementine wedge.
A simple little cooler.
Guava Sour
March 18, 2010
Machu Pisco
Small Hand Foods pineapple gum syrup
guava
lime juice
egg white
simple syrup
Dry shake, add ice, shake, and fine-strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a few drops of Chuncho Amargo bitters.
A delicious twist on the ol' Pisco Sour. This one was so popular that we went through almost three bottles of pisco.
Machu Pisco
Small Hand Foods pineapple gum syrup
guava
lime juice
egg white
simple syrup
Dry shake, add ice, shake, and fine-strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a few drops of Chuncho Amargo bitters.
A delicious twist on the ol' Pisco Sour. This one was so popular that we went through almost three bottles of pisco.
Sunday, April 4, 2010
Belgian Shandy
March 17, 2010
Kumquat
saffron-cardamom bitters
Delerium Tremens beer
Bundaberg ginger beer
Muddle a kumquat in an old fashioned (bucket) glass. Add a few dashes of bitters, top with beer and ginger beer.
A shandy is typically a mix of lager and either ginger ale or lemon-lime soda, but you know how we are here at Range.
Kumquat
saffron-cardamom bitters
Delerium Tremens beer
Bundaberg ginger beer
Muddle a kumquat in an old fashioned (bucket) glass. Add a few dashes of bitters, top with beer and ginger beer.
A shandy is typically a mix of lager and either ginger ale or lemon-lime soda, but you know how we are here at Range.
Ruby Tuesday
March 16, 2010
209 gin
rhubarb syrup
Meyer lemon juice
Shake and fine-strain into a flute. Top with sparkling wine and garnish with a rhubarb spear.
Imagine drinking a French 75 while nibbling on a fresh rhubarb tart. There you go.
209 gin
rhubarb syrup
Meyer lemon juice
Shake and fine-strain into a flute. Top with sparkling wine and garnish with a rhubarb spear.
Imagine drinking a French 75 while nibbling on a fresh rhubarb tart. There you go.
Queen Bee
March 14, 2010
209 gin
Meyer lemon juice
honey
Angostura bitters
Shake and fine-strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon chip.
This is a slight variation on the classic Bee’s Knees. We just made it with Meyer lemon and added the bitters.
209 gin
Meyer lemon juice
honey
Angostura bitters
Shake and fine-strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon chip.
This is a slight variation on the classic Bee’s Knees. We just made it with Meyer lemon and added the bitters.
Monday, March 15, 2010
Dharma Bum
March 12, 2010
Machu Pisco
mint
Meyer lemon juice
celery juice
pure cane syrup
Shake ingredients and strain into a collins glass. Top with soda and garnish with a sprig of mint.
Happy birthday Jack Kerouac! The drink itself has nothing to do with the late author---he supposedly loved cheap, sweet, red wine, and we weren't going to subject anyone to that!
Machu Pisco
mint
Meyer lemon juice
celery juice
pure cane syrup
Shake ingredients and strain into a collins glass. Top with soda and garnish with a sprig of mint.
Happy birthday Jack Kerouac! The drink itself has nothing to do with the late author---he supposedly loved cheap, sweet, red wine, and we weren't going to subject anyone to that!
Praying Mantis
March 11, 2010
Bombay dry gin
celery juice
lime juice
simple syrup
Shake and strain into a bucket. Garnish with a thin celery stalk.
This one was a no-brainer. It's simple, light and refreshing.
Bombay dry gin
celery juice
lime juice
simple syrup
Shake and strain into a bucket. Garnish with a thin celery stalk.
This one was a no-brainer. It's simple, light and refreshing.
Pink Elephant
March 20, 2010
Flor de Caña silver
John Taylor's Velvet Falernum
guava
mint
lemon juice
Muddle the guava, add the ingredients and shake. Fine-strain into a collins glass and top with sparkling rose. Garnish with a sprig of mint.
Other than the fact that it's pink, we have no reasonable explanation for the name. It's pretty damn tasty, though!
Flor de Caña silver
John Taylor's Velvet Falernum
guava
mint
lemon juice
Muddle the guava, add the ingredients and shake. Fine-strain into a collins glass and top with sparkling rose. Garnish with a sprig of mint.
Other than the fact that it's pink, we have no reasonable explanation for the name. It's pretty damn tasty, though!
Quince Sour
March 9, 2010
Machu Pisco
quince syrup
lime juice
apple juice
egg white
cinnamon bitters
Dry shake. Add ice and shake vigorously. Fine-strain into an ice-less rocks glass and garnish with a few drops of cinnamon bitters.
Our pastry department made a ton of candied quince and we got the extra syrup. So much so that we're putting this one on the menu for a while.
Machu Pisco
quince syrup
lime juice
apple juice
egg white
cinnamon bitters
Dry shake. Add ice and shake vigorously. Fine-strain into an ice-less rocks glass and garnish with a few drops of cinnamon bitters.
Our pastry department made a ton of candied quince and we got the extra syrup. So much so that we're putting this one on the menu for a while.
La Lampara
March 8, 2010
Aniversario rum
Rothman & Winter Orchard Apricot Liqueur
lemon juice
agave nectar
chunk of orange (peel-on)
Muddle the orange chunk, shake ingredients and fine-strain into a champagne flute. Top with sparkling wine, and garnish with a lemon wedge.
Okay, the origin of this name is very convoluted: It started out as a variation of the Range classic Third Rail, so we wanted a name that somehow related. Since Aniversario rum is from Venezuela, we decided to use Spanish, and since one of our servers (Alejandra) is Venezuelan, we asked her for advice. She suggested "La Lampara" because it's a Venezuelan term which literally translates to "lamp" but is the equivalent of "third wheel" in English. Good enough!
Aniversario rum
Rothman & Winter Orchard Apricot Liqueur
lemon juice
agave nectar
chunk of orange (peel-on)
Muddle the orange chunk, shake ingredients and fine-strain into a champagne flute. Top with sparkling wine, and garnish with a lemon wedge.
Okay, the origin of this name is very convoluted: It started out as a variation of the Range classic Third Rail, so we wanted a name that somehow related. Since Aniversario rum is from Venezuela, we decided to use Spanish, and since one of our servers (Alejandra) is Venezuelan, we asked her for advice. She suggested "La Lampara" because it's a Venezuelan term which literally translates to "lamp" but is the equivalent of "third wheel" in English. Good enough!
Kentucky Sunset
March 6, 2010
Old Overholt rye whiskey
Canton ginger liqueur
Aperol
lemon juice
orange juice
Shake everything except the Aperol and strain into a collins glass. Top with a little Aperol and garnish with a long orange ribbon.
Purdy!!
Old Overholt rye whiskey
Canton ginger liqueur
Aperol
lemon juice
orange juice
Shake everything except the Aperol and strain into a collins glass. Top with a little Aperol and garnish with a long orange ribbon.
Purdy!!
The Healer
March 5, 2010
Old Overholt rye whiskey
Noily Pratt dry vermouth
Benedictine
pineapple
lemon
Muddle pineapple, shake and fine-strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with fresh nutmeg.
This is an old Range classic from way back in aught-seven. Delish.
Old Overholt rye whiskey
Noily Pratt dry vermouth
Benedictine
pineapple
lemon
Muddle pineapple, shake and fine-strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with fresh nutmeg.
This is an old Range classic from way back in aught-seven. Delish.
Friday, March 5, 2010
Teetotaler
March 4, 2010
Boodles gin
Benedictine
lemon juice
dry white wine
Earl Grey tea syrup
Shake and fine-strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a ribbon of bergamot peel.
As you may know, "teetotaler" refers to those who abstain from drinking alcohol. Ohhh the irony...
Boodles gin
Benedictine
lemon juice
dry white wine
Earl Grey tea syrup
Shake and fine-strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a ribbon of bergamot peel.
As you may know, "teetotaler" refers to those who abstain from drinking alcohol. Ohhh the irony...
Old Jamaican
March 2, 2010
Appleton Reserve rum
lime juice
mint
simple syrup
Abbot's bitters
sparkling wine
Gently muddle mint. Shake first five ingredients and fine-strain into a cocktail glass. Top with sparkling wine and garnish with a mint leaf.
This is a twist on the Old Cuban cocktail, which uses Cuban rum and Angostura bitters. So delicious that we put it on the menu.
Appleton Reserve rum
lime juice
mint
simple syrup
Abbot's bitters
sparkling wine
Gently muddle mint. Shake first five ingredients and fine-strain into a cocktail glass. Top with sparkling wine and garnish with a mint leaf.
This is a twist on the Old Cuban cocktail, which uses Cuban rum and Angostura bitters. So delicious that we put it on the menu.
Monday, March 1, 2010
The Quiet Cocktail
March 1, 2010
Barsol Pisco
Noily Pratt dry vermouth
guava
lemon
simple syrup
Fee Brothers grapefruit bitters
Kubler absinthe
Muddle the guava, shake ingredients, then fine-strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a grapefruit ribbon.
We just got in some beautiful California guavas and we're experimenting with something to go on the list this week. This one might just do the trick!
Barsol Pisco
Noily Pratt dry vermouth
guava
lemon
simple syrup
Fee Brothers grapefruit bitters
Kubler absinthe
Muddle the guava, shake ingredients, then fine-strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a grapefruit ribbon.
We just got in some beautiful California guavas and we're experimenting with something to go on the list this week. This one might just do the trick!
Barnum
February 28, 2010
Beefeater gin
Marie Brizard Apry
lemon juice
Angostura bitters
Shake and fine-strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon ribbon.
This is a twist on the classic Pegu Club which uses orange curacao instead of the Apry, and lime instead of lemon. Nice citrus hit with a beautifully balanced finish.
Beefeater gin
Marie Brizard Apry
lemon juice
Angostura bitters
Shake and fine-strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon ribbon.
This is a twist on the classic Pegu Club which uses orange curacao instead of the Apry, and lime instead of lemon. Nice citrus hit with a beautifully balanced finish.
Nick Of Time
February 27, 2010
Ron Pampero Aniversario rum
Carpano Antica sweet vermouth
mandarin orange wedges
lemon juice
simple syrup
Lightly muddle the mandarins, shake ingredients and dump the contents into a bucket. Top with sparkling wine. No garnish needed.
This was another one of Mike La Frenier's brilliant concoctions. Bright and refreshing, but with a nice depth and weight.
Ron Pampero Aniversario rum
Carpano Antica sweet vermouth
mandarin orange wedges
lemon juice
simple syrup
Lightly muddle the mandarins, shake ingredients and dump the contents into a bucket. Top with sparkling wine. No garnish needed.
This was another one of Mike La Frenier's brilliant concoctions. Bright and refreshing, but with a nice depth and weight.
Broken Umbrella
February 26, 2010
Sagatiba cachaca
La Guitana Amontillado sherry
Santa Teresa Orange Rhum liqueur
apple cider
lemon juice
Angostura bitters
Bundaberg ginger beer
Shake everything but the last ingredient and strain into a bucket. Top with ginger beer and garnish with an orange half-moon.
Good stuff!!! Normally I try to use fewer ingredients than this, but it came out well balanced and surprisingly uncluttered on the palate.
Sagatiba cachaca
La Guitana Amontillado sherry
Santa Teresa Orange Rhum liqueur
apple cider
lemon juice
Angostura bitters
Bundaberg ginger beer
Shake everything but the last ingredient and strain into a bucket. Top with ginger beer and garnish with an orange half-moon.
Good stuff!!! Normally I try to use fewer ingredients than this, but it came out well balanced and surprisingly uncluttered on the palate.
Ritz Cocktail
February 25, 2010
Cerbois armagnac
Cointreau
Luxardo maraschino
lemon juice
Shake ingredients, and fine-strain into a cocktail glass. Top with sparkling wine and garnish with an orange ribbon.
Our little twist on the classic Ritz Cocktail. Man, I love maraschino!
Cerbois armagnac
Cointreau
Luxardo maraschino
lemon juice
Shake ingredients, and fine-strain into a cocktail glass. Top with sparkling wine and garnish with an orange ribbon.
Our little twist on the classic Ritz Cocktail. Man, I love maraschino!
Pearfecta
February 24, 2010
Hendrick's gin
St. George Spirits pear eau-de-vie
Dolin dry vermouth
Fee Brothers grapefruit bitters
Stir and serve in a cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon ribbon.
This is what a "pear-tini" should be. Clean, dry and elegant. Actually, the only cocktail name that should end with "-tini" is the MAR-tini.
Hendrick's gin
St. George Spirits pear eau-de-vie
Dolin dry vermouth
Fee Brothers grapefruit bitters
Stir and serve in a cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon ribbon.
This is what a "pear-tini" should be. Clean, dry and elegant. Actually, the only cocktail name that should end with "-tini" is the MAR-tini.
Kamelia
February 23, 2010
Pueblo Viejo silver tequila
Small Hand Foods pineapple gum syrup
guava
lime juice
agave nectar
Muddle guava, combine and shake ingredients. Fine-strain into a cocktail glass and garnish with a star-anise pod.
This one is a tropical bomb!
Pueblo Viejo silver tequila
Small Hand Foods pineapple gum syrup
guava
lime juice
agave nectar
Muddle guava, combine and shake ingredients. Fine-strain into a cocktail glass and garnish with a star-anise pod.
This one is a tropical bomb!
Bottom Line
February 22, 2010
Flor de Cana 4 year rum
La Guitana Amontillado
Meyer lemon syrup
lemon juice
Angostura bitters (original and orange)
saffron-cardamom bitters
Shake ingredients and serve in a bucket. Top with soda and garnish with a lemon ribbon.
Refreshing, with a hint of that dark, rich sherry oxidation...and I mean that in a good way.
Flor de Cana 4 year rum
La Guitana Amontillado
Meyer lemon syrup
lemon juice
Angostura bitters (original and orange)
saffron-cardamom bitters
Shake ingredients and serve in a bucket. Top with soda and garnish with a lemon ribbon.
Refreshing, with a hint of that dark, rich sherry oxidation...and I mean that in a good way.
Monday, February 22, 2010
Sucka Punch
February 21, 2010
Torani Amer
Torres 10 year brandy
Small Hand Foods grenadine
lime juice
Bundaberg ginger beer
Shake the first four ingredients and strain into a pilsner glass. Top with ginger beer and garnish with a lemon wheel.
This is a twist on the ol' Picon Punch. It was so tall and cold that we fooled ourselves into thinking it was summertime.
Torani Amer
Torres 10 year brandy
Small Hand Foods grenadine
lime juice
Bundaberg ginger beer
Shake the first four ingredients and strain into a pilsner glass. Top with ginger beer and garnish with a lemon wheel.
This is a twist on the ol' Picon Punch. It was so tall and cold that we fooled ourselves into thinking it was summertime.
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Chutes and Ladders
February 20, 2010
Siete Leguas reposado tequila
Amaro Nonino
apple cider
lemon juice
cinnamon bitters
meyer lemon syrup
Shake ingredients and strain into an ice-filled bucket. Garnish with a star-anise pod.
Tart, spicy and oh so good...
Siete Leguas reposado tequila
Amaro Nonino
apple cider
lemon juice
cinnamon bitters
meyer lemon syrup
Shake ingredients and strain into an ice-filled bucket. Garnish with a star-anise pod.
Tart, spicy and oh so good...
Valencia Favorite
February 19, 2010
Plymouth gin
Laird's Applejack
Dubonnet
Noily Pratt dry vermouth
Angostura bitters
Peychaud's bitters
Stir and serve in a chilled rocks glass (no ice). Garnish with an orange ribbon.
This makes an excellent aperitif. It has a great balance between the sweetness of the Dubonnet and the herbal notes of the Plymouth and Noily Pratt.
Plymouth gin
Laird's Applejack
Dubonnet
Noily Pratt dry vermouth
Angostura bitters
Peychaud's bitters
Stir and serve in a chilled rocks glass (no ice). Garnish with an orange ribbon.
This makes an excellent aperitif. It has a great balance between the sweetness of the Dubonnet and the herbal notes of the Plymouth and Noily Pratt.
Friday, February 19, 2010
Awsome 'Possum
February 18, 2010
Hendrick's gin
apple cider
lemon juice
Small Hand Foods gum syrup
egg white
thyme
Dry shake everything but the thyme. Add ice and shake thoroughly. Fine-strain into a chilled rocks glass and garnish with a sprig of fresh thyme.
This one was a simple, tart, frothy refresher. Remember to slap fresh herbs to bring their aromatics to life. Oh, and thanks to Skinny Head for the name... I loved telling it to guests all night.
Hendrick's gin
apple cider
lemon juice
Small Hand Foods gum syrup
egg white
thyme
Dry shake everything but the thyme. Add ice and shake thoroughly. Fine-strain into a chilled rocks glass and garnish with a sprig of fresh thyme.
This one was a simple, tart, frothy refresher. Remember to slap fresh herbs to bring their aromatics to life. Oh, and thanks to Skinny Head for the name... I loved telling it to guests all night.
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Red Seal
February 17, 2010
Gosling's Black Seal Rum
John Taylor's Velvet Falernum
blood orange juice
lime juice
Shake it up and strain into a rocks-filled pilsner glass. Top with tonic and garnish with a lime wheel.
Falernum, rum and lime are a magic, punchy combo. The tonic gives it just enough bitter to balance it out. Mmmmmm.....
Gosling's Black Seal Rum
John Taylor's Velvet Falernum
blood orange juice
lime juice
Shake it up and strain into a rocks-filled pilsner glass. Top with tonic and garnish with a lime wheel.
Falernum, rum and lime are a magic, punchy combo. The tonic gives it just enough bitter to balance it out. Mmmmmm.....
Sangre de Padre
February 15, 2010
Siete Leguas silver tequila
Yellow Chartreuse
blood orange juice
lime juice
saffron-cardamom bitters
Shake and fine-strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a straight lemon ribbon.
This one starts with citrus on the palate, but finishes with layers of herby-spicy goodness.
Siete Leguas silver tequila
Yellow Chartreuse
blood orange juice
lime juice
saffron-cardamom bitters
Shake and fine-strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a straight lemon ribbon.
This one starts with citrus on the palate, but finishes with layers of herby-spicy goodness.
Heartthrob
Valentine's Day, 2010
Hangar One Mandarin Blossom vodka
Aperol
blood orange juice
simple syrup
Vouvray brut sparkling wine
Shake everything but the wine. Strain into a champagne flute and top with Vouvray. Garnish with a blood orange half-moon.
On that special day, what's better than something sweet, bitter, pink and bubbly?
Hangar One Mandarin Blossom vodka
Aperol
blood orange juice
simple syrup
Vouvray brut sparkling wine
Shake everything but the wine. Strain into a champagne flute and top with Vouvray. Garnish with a blood orange half-moon.
On that special day, what's better than something sweet, bitter, pink and bubbly?
Ave Maria
February 13, 2010
Pueblo Viejo silver tequila
Dolin dry vermouth
Saint Germain elderflower liqueur
lime juice
Fee Brothers grapefruit bitters
Shake and strain into an ice-filled bucket. Garnish with a thick chunk of lime.
We just got in a case each of Dolin sweet and dry vermouths, and I love 'em! The vermouth in this drink adds a crisp, herbal dryness. Good stuff.
Pueblo Viejo silver tequila
Dolin dry vermouth
Saint Germain elderflower liqueur
lime juice
Fee Brothers grapefruit bitters
Shake and strain into an ice-filled bucket. Garnish with a thick chunk of lime.
We just got in a case each of Dolin sweet and dry vermouths, and I love 'em! The vermouth in this drink adds a crisp, herbal dryness. Good stuff.
Mandarina
February 12, 2010
Pueblo Viejo silver tequila
Saint Germain elderflower liqueur
tangerine juice
lime juice
honey
Shake and strain into a collins glass. Top with soda and garnish with an orange ribbon.
Tequila and citrus... a match made in heaven.
Pueblo Viejo silver tequila
Saint Germain elderflower liqueur
tangerine juice
lime juice
honey
Shake and strain into a collins glass. Top with soda and garnish with an orange ribbon.
Tequila and citrus... a match made in heaven.
Friday, February 12, 2010
Green Meanie
February 11, 2010
Siete Leguas reposado tequila
Green Chartreuse
green tea syrup
lemon juice
saffron-cardamom bitters
Shake ingredients and fine-strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon half-moon.
This one isn't for everyone. Layers of herbs and spices do a little dance with our old tequila-citrus team and the result is complex and (if I may be so bold) out-freekin-standing. Thanks again to Neya White of NOPA for the bitters recipe!
Siete Leguas reposado tequila
Green Chartreuse
green tea syrup
lemon juice
saffron-cardamom bitters
Shake ingredients and fine-strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon half-moon.
This one isn't for everyone. Layers of herbs and spices do a little dance with our old tequila-citrus team and the result is complex and (if I may be so bold) out-freekin-standing. Thanks again to Neya White of NOPA for the bitters recipe!
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Machu Pichu
February 10, 2010
Barsol pisco
Yellow Chartreuse
lime juice
Chuncho Peruvian bitters
Shake, fine-strain and serve up. Garnish with a lime wheel.
This one started as a variation of The Last Word, but the Luxardo was overpowering the pisco. The results were quite refreshing and simple.
Barsol pisco
Yellow Chartreuse
lime juice
Chuncho Peruvian bitters
Shake, fine-strain and serve up. Garnish with a lime wheel.
This one started as a variation of The Last Word, but the Luxardo was overpowering the pisco. The results were quite refreshing and simple.
Black Sand
February 9, 2010
Eagle Rare bourbon
Punt e Mes
Nocino della Cristina walnut liqueur
lemon juice
tangerine juice
Shake, then fine-strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a brandied cherry.
A tasty little twist on the ol' Blood and Sand. Sort of...
Eagle Rare bourbon
Punt e Mes
Nocino della Cristina walnut liqueur
lemon juice
tangerine juice
Shake, then fine-strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a brandied cherry.
A tasty little twist on the ol' Blood and Sand. Sort of...
Winter Breeze
February 8, 2010
Gosling's Black Seal Rum
Aperol
tangerine juice
lemon juice
lavender honey
Shake and strain over ice in a bucket. Garnish with a lemon ribbon.
Gotta love tangerines and rum!
Gosling's Black Seal Rum
Aperol
tangerine juice
lemon juice
lavender honey
Shake and strain over ice in a bucket. Garnish with a lemon ribbon.
Gotta love tangerines and rum!
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Bock & Tan
February 6, 2010
Ketel One vodka
Benedictine
pineapple
lemon juice
Anchor Bock
Muddle pineapple and combine ingredients (except the beer). Shake and fine-strain into a rocks-filled pilsner glass and top with beer. Garnish with a lemon wheel.
Looks a little like a Black & Tan.... get it? Woo hoo, we crack ourselves up...
Ketel One vodka
Benedictine
pineapple
lemon juice
Anchor Bock
Muddle pineapple and combine ingredients (except the beer). Shake and fine-strain into a rocks-filled pilsner glass and top with beer. Garnish with a lemon wheel.
Looks a little like a Black & Tan.... get it? Woo hoo, we crack ourselves up...
Veeva Cuba
February 5, 2010
Appleton's Reserve amber rum
VeeV açaí berry liqueur
lime juice
sugar cane syrup
mint
abbot's bitters
Shake ingredients and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a mint leaf.
This refreshing concoction is a little twist on the Old Cuban cocktail.
Appleton's Reserve amber rum
VeeV açaí berry liqueur
lime juice
sugar cane syrup
mint
abbot's bitters
Shake ingredients and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a mint leaf.
This refreshing concoction is a little twist on the Old Cuban cocktail.
The Improv
February 4, 2010
Old Overholt rye whiskey
Cherry Heering
lemon juice
cinnamon bitters
Shake ingredients and fine-strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a brandied cherry.
Sometimes it takes a little teamwork to create our cocktails. With this one, the two of us (Patrick and Jeff) did a little improv by alternatively picking ingredients that seemed to go with the last ingredient the other person selected. Results? Delicious!
Old Overholt rye whiskey
Cherry Heering
lemon juice
cinnamon bitters
Shake ingredients and fine-strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a brandied cherry.
Sometimes it takes a little teamwork to create our cocktails. With this one, the two of us (Patrick and Jeff) did a little improv by alternatively picking ingredients that seemed to go with the last ingredient the other person selected. Results? Delicious!
Red Leaf
February 3, 2010
Pueblo Viejo silver tequila
Aperol
blood orange juice
lime juice
agave nectar
mint
Shake and fine-strain over ice in a bucket. Garnish with a sprig of mint.
Just the right balance of citrus, bitter and refreshing mint. This one might make the cocktail list.
Pueblo Viejo silver tequila
Aperol
blood orange juice
lime juice
agave nectar
mint
Shake and fine-strain over ice in a bucket. Garnish with a sprig of mint.
Just the right balance of citrus, bitter and refreshing mint. This one might make the cocktail list.
Dandelion
February 2, 2010
Hendrick's gin
blood orange juice
lemon juice
egg white
Dry shake, shake with ice, and fine-strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a blood orange half-moon.
This was a special request repeat Range cocktail for a buy-out that night. Oddly enough everyone drank a ton of Jack Daniels. Go figure...
Hendrick's gin
blood orange juice
lemon juice
egg white
Dry shake, shake with ice, and fine-strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a blood orange half-moon.
This was a special request repeat Range cocktail for a buy-out that night. Oddly enough everyone drank a ton of Jack Daniels. Go figure...
Monday, February 1, 2010
Jack Rose
February 1, 2010
Laird & Co. Applejack
Small Hand Foods grenadine
lime juice
Shake and fine-strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a sprig of mint.
This is one of those classics that doesn't really jump off the page, but it is surprisingly delicious. Reminds me that we should all dig through those old books and try the unlikely drinks. Might find some hidden gems.
Laird & Co. Applejack
Small Hand Foods grenadine
lime juice
Shake and fine-strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a sprig of mint.
This is one of those classics that doesn't really jump off the page, but it is surprisingly delicious. Reminds me that we should all dig through those old books and try the unlikely drinks. Might find some hidden gems.
Stinger
January 31, 2010
Martin Miller's gin
meyer lemon syrup
lemon juice
grapefruit
egg whites
Dry shake. Add ice and shake some more. Fine-strain into an rocks-less rocks glass and garnish with three drops of Angostura bitters.
Not to be confused with the classic Stinger, which is brandy and white creme de menthe... I think my great grandma (rest her soul) liked sipping on these. I like our Stinger much better!!
Martin Miller's gin
meyer lemon syrup
lemon juice
grapefruit
egg whites
Dry shake. Add ice and shake some more. Fine-strain into an rocks-less rocks glass and garnish with three drops of Angostura bitters.
Not to be confused with the classic Stinger, which is brandy and white creme de menthe... I think my great grandma (rest her soul) liked sipping on these. I like our Stinger much better!!
Bumble Bee
January 30, 2010
Flor de Caña 4 year rum
Luxardo maraschino liqueur
lime juice
honey
egg white
Angostura bitters
Dry shake. Add ice and shake more. Fine strain into a cocktail glass and garnish with a few more drops of Angostura.
This is a classic that we tweaked with a little Luxardo. Fragrant, tart and silky on the palate.
Flor de Caña 4 year rum
Luxardo maraschino liqueur
lime juice
honey
egg white
Angostura bitters
Dry shake. Add ice and shake more. Fine strain into a cocktail glass and garnish with a few more drops of Angostura.
This is a classic that we tweaked with a little Luxardo. Fragrant, tart and silky on the palate.
Fourth Regiment
January 29, 2010
Old Overholt rye
Punt e Mes
Peychaud's bitters
Angostura orange bitters
celery bitters
Stir ingredients and strain into a cocktail glass. No Garnish.
Here's a classic cocktail pulled from Charles Barker's South American Gentleman's Companion (which incidentally is one hell of an amusing read!). This cocktail has amazing depth, a complex nuttiness, and refreshing celery finish. Time to make some celery bitters!
Old Overholt rye
Punt e Mes
Peychaud's bitters
Angostura orange bitters
celery bitters
Stir ingredients and strain into a cocktail glass. No Garnish.
Here's a classic cocktail pulled from Charles Barker's South American Gentleman's Companion (which incidentally is one hell of an amusing read!). This cocktail has amazing depth, a complex nuttiness, and refreshing celery finish. Time to make some celery bitters!
Old Pal
January 28, 2010
Old Overholt rye
Campari
Noily Pratt dry vermouth
mole rojo bitters
Stir ingredients and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with an orange ribbon.
This is a classic... sort of. The original had grenadine and sweet vermouth and no bitters, so essentially it's a totally different cocktail. Good name though.
Old Overholt rye
Campari
Noily Pratt dry vermouth
mole rojo bitters
Stir ingredients and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with an orange ribbon.
This is a classic... sort of. The original had grenadine and sweet vermouth and no bitters, so essentially it's a totally different cocktail. Good name though.
Creole Lady
January 27, 2010
Buffalo Trace bourbon
Blandy's madiera
Small Hand Foods grenadine
Angostura orange bitters
Stir ingredients and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with brandied raisins.
This one is a classic pulled from Mr. Boston Official Bartender's guide. Gotta love a cocktail with only a few ingredients that tastes so balanced.
Buffalo Trace bourbon
Blandy's madiera
Small Hand Foods grenadine
Angostura orange bitters
Stir ingredients and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with brandied raisins.
This one is a classic pulled from Mr. Boston Official Bartender's guide. Gotta love a cocktail with only a few ingredients that tastes so balanced.
Dandelion
January 26, 2010
Hendrick's gin
blood orange juice
lemon juice
simple syrup
egg whites
Combine ingredients and dry shake. Add ice and shake well. Fine-strain into a cocktail glass. No garnish.
We took the classic Clover Club cocktail and substituted blood orange juice for the raspberry syrup. Makes a beautifully frothy beverage.
Hendrick's gin
blood orange juice
lemon juice
simple syrup
egg whites
Combine ingredients and dry shake. Add ice and shake well. Fine-strain into a cocktail glass. No garnish.
We took the classic Clover Club cocktail and substituted blood orange juice for the raspberry syrup. Makes a beautifully frothy beverage.
Winter Sangria
January 25, 2010
Cerbois amagnac
Drambuie
red wine
lemon juice
orange juice
brandied raisins
Muddle the brandied raisins. Shake ingredients and strain into a bucket. Garnish with a blood orange half-moon.
We used a domestic nebbiolo/barbera blend which is relatively low in acid, juicy and concentrated. The Drambuie and raisins add a nice earthy-smokey note.
Cerbois amagnac
Drambuie
red wine
lemon juice
orange juice
brandied raisins
Muddle the brandied raisins. Shake ingredients and strain into a bucket. Garnish with a blood orange half-moon.
We used a domestic nebbiolo/barbera blend which is relatively low in acid, juicy and concentrated. The Drambuie and raisins add a nice earthy-smokey note.
Ono-Ono
January 24, 2010
Flor de Caña 4 year rum
Orange Curacao
orgeat
blood orange juice
lime juice
pineapple
ginger
Muddle the ginger and pineapple. Combine ingredients and shake. Fine-strain into a bucket and float a little Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva rum. Garnish with a blood orange wheel and a sprig of mint.
"Ono-Ono" means "really tasty" in Hawaiian. Lives up to its name!
Flor de Caña 4 year rum
Orange Curacao
orgeat
blood orange juice
lime juice
pineapple
ginger
Muddle the ginger and pineapple. Combine ingredients and shake. Fine-strain into a bucket and float a little Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva rum. Garnish with a blood orange wheel and a sprig of mint.
"Ono-Ono" means "really tasty" in Hawaiian. Lives up to its name!
Sunday, January 24, 2010
The Scalawag
January 23, 2010
Flor de Caña 7 year rum
John T. Taylor's Velvet Falernum
lime juice
pineapple
ginger
Muddle pineapple and ginger. Combine ingredients, shake and fine-strain into a collins glass. Top with ginger beer and garnish with a lime wedge.
Another juicy-tart rum drink to help us forget that El Niño has been drenching us this winter.
Flor de Caña 7 year rum
John T. Taylor's Velvet Falernum
lime juice
pineapple
ginger
Muddle pineapple and ginger. Combine ingredients, shake and fine-strain into a collins glass. Top with ginger beer and garnish with a lime wedge.
Another juicy-tart rum drink to help us forget that El Niño has been drenching us this winter.
Saturday, January 23, 2010
T Rex
January 22, 2010
Arette reposado tequila
Aperol
lime juice
blood orange juice
Small Hand Foods gum syrup
Shake everything but the blood orange juice and strain into a pilsner glass. Add a bit of soda and squeeze half of a blood orange on top. Garnish with a lime wheel.
Owners Phil and Cameron West brought their son Sam in to celebrate his second birthday, and since it was a dinosaur-themed birthday we went with a dinosaur-themed drink name. We also all wore temporary tattoos of dinosaurs. Mine was a Triceratops.
Arette reposado tequila
Aperol
lime juice
blood orange juice
Small Hand Foods gum syrup
Shake everything but the blood orange juice and strain into a pilsner glass. Add a bit of soda and squeeze half of a blood orange on top. Garnish with a lime wheel.
Owners Phil and Cameron West brought their son Sam in to celebrate his second birthday, and since it was a dinosaur-themed birthday we went with a dinosaur-themed drink name. We also all wore temporary tattoos of dinosaurs. Mine was a Triceratops.
Friday, January 22, 2010
Blood & Tears
January 21, 2010
Chivas Regal blended scotch
Dubonnet rouge
house-made cherry brandy
blood orange juice
Shake ingredients and fine-strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon ribbon.
You guessed it... a little twist on the ol' Blood & Sand, which is scotch, sweet vermouth, cherry brandy, and orange juice. Our version is a little more tart, and (if I may be so bold) much prettier.
Chivas Regal blended scotch
Dubonnet rouge
house-made cherry brandy
blood orange juice
Shake ingredients and fine-strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon ribbon.
You guessed it... a little twist on the ol' Blood & Sand, which is scotch, sweet vermouth, cherry brandy, and orange juice. Our version is a little more tart, and (if I may be so bold) much prettier.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
El Conquistador
January 20, 2010
Siete Leguas silver tequila
Marie Brizard Apry
blood orange juice
lime juice
Angostura bitters
Shake, fine-strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a blood orange half-moon.
Once again: Tequila + blood orange = yum.
Siete Leguas silver tequila
Marie Brizard Apry
blood orange juice
lime juice
Angostura bitters
Shake, fine-strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a blood orange half-moon.
Once again: Tequila + blood orange = yum.
Camino Real
January 19, 2010
Hendrick's gin
Grüner Veltliner (dry white wine)
lavender honey
saffron cardamom bitters
Stir and serve in a cocktail glass. Garnish with an orange ribbon.
Brooke was inspired by a cocktail she had at Camino in Oakland.
Hendrick's gin
Grüner Veltliner (dry white wine)
lavender honey
saffron cardamom bitters
Stir and serve in a cocktail glass. Garnish with an orange ribbon.
Brooke was inspired by a cocktail she had at Camino in Oakland.
Applejack Sour
January 18, 2010
Laird's Applejack
lemon juice
orange juice
egg white
Meyer's lemon syrup
Regan's orange bitters
Dry shake. Shake and fine-strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with orange zest.
This was like a north-of-the-border Pisco Sour. The only think wrong with them was that they went down so fast.
Laird's Applejack
lemon juice
orange juice
egg white
Meyer's lemon syrup
Regan's orange bitters
Dry shake. Shake and fine-strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with orange zest.
This was like a north-of-the-border Pisco Sour. The only think wrong with them was that they went down so fast.
Mandarin Caipirinha
January 17, 2010
Sagatiba cachaca
lime juice
4 mandarin segments
agave nectar
Muddle mandarin, combine ingredients and shake. Pour contents (including ice) into a bucket.
Twist on a classic that makes us wish it weren't raining!
Sagatiba cachaca
lime juice
4 mandarin segments
agave nectar
Muddle mandarin, combine ingredients and shake. Pour contents (including ice) into a bucket.
Twist on a classic that makes us wish it weren't raining!
Monk's Blood
January 16, 2010
Flor de Caña 7 year rum
Santa Teresa Orange Rhum liqueur
Yellow Chartreuse
blood orange
lemon juice
cinnamon bitters
Muddle 1/4 blood orange (peeled). Combine and shake ingredients. Fine strain into a bucket and garnish with a blood orange half-moon.
There's something about blood oranges that makes people go crazy. We used up two and a half bottles of rum that night, which means that one out of four people ordered a Monk's Blood.
Flor de Caña 7 year rum
Santa Teresa Orange Rhum liqueur
Yellow Chartreuse
blood orange
lemon juice
cinnamon bitters
Muddle 1/4 blood orange (peeled). Combine and shake ingredients. Fine strain into a bucket and garnish with a blood orange half-moon.
There's something about blood oranges that makes people go crazy. We used up two and a half bottles of rum that night, which means that one out of four people ordered a Monk's Blood.
BBP
January 15, 2010
Zubrowka vodka
Lillet Blanc
mandarin
lemon juice
salt
simple syrup
Muddle mandarin, combine and shake ingredients. Fine strain into a collins glass and top with soda. Garnish with three thinly sliced kumquats.
You'll just have to come in and ask Brooke what "BBP" means!
Zubrowka vodka
Lillet Blanc
mandarin
lemon juice
salt
simple syrup
Muddle mandarin, combine and shake ingredients. Fine strain into a collins glass and top with soda. Garnish with three thinly sliced kumquats.
You'll just have to come in and ask Brooke what "BBP" means!
Friday, January 15, 2010
B-Line
January 14, 2010
Bulleit bourbon
Lillet
honey
bergamot juice
angostura orange bitters
Shake with a chunk of orange in the shaker. Fine strain into a cocktail glass and garnish with an orange twist.
A tasty variation of our old favorite, Third Rail. Love the bergamot!
Bulleit bourbon
Lillet
honey
bergamot juice
angostura orange bitters
Shake with a chunk of orange in the shaker. Fine strain into a cocktail glass and garnish with an orange twist.
A tasty variation of our old favorite, Third Rail. Love the bergamot!
Four on the Flor
January 13, 2010
Flor de Cana 4 year rum
Punt e Mes
Averna
Stir and serve up. Garnish with a lemon ribbon.
I went to Smuggler's Cove the other night and had a delicious drink... then copied it. They have the best rum selection in SF. Go NOW!!!
Flor de Cana 4 year rum
Punt e Mes
Averna
Stir and serve up. Garnish with a lemon ribbon.
I went to Smuggler's Cove the other night and had a delicious drink... then copied it. They have the best rum selection in SF. Go NOW!!!
Mandarin Blossom
January 12, 2010
Hendrick's gin
Noily Pratt dry vermouth
Mandarin orange
lavender honey
lemon juice
Muddle half of a mandarin, combine ingredients and shake. Fine-strain into a cocktail glass and garnish with a lemon twist.
Clean and fresh. The lavender does a little dance with the rose in the Hendrick's, but it's not too floral.
Hendrick's gin
Noily Pratt dry vermouth
Mandarin orange
lavender honey
lemon juice
Muddle half of a mandarin, combine ingredients and shake. Fine-strain into a cocktail glass and garnish with a lemon twist.
Clean and fresh. The lavender does a little dance with the rose in the Hendrick's, but it's not too floral.
New York Sour
January 11, 2010
Old Overholt rye
Cinzano sweet vermouth
lemon juice
sugar
Shake and serve on the rocks in a bucket. Float a juicy red wine on top and garnish with a brandied cherry.
A simple little thang taken from Mr. Boston's.
Old Overholt rye
Cinzano sweet vermouth
lemon juice
sugar
Shake and serve on the rocks in a bucket. Float a juicy red wine on top and garnish with a brandied cherry.
A simple little thang taken from Mr. Boston's.
Up To Date Cocktail
January 10, 2010
Buffalo Trace bourbon
oloroso sherry
lime juice
sugar
large orange chunk
Angostura bitters
Muddle the orange, sugar and bitters. Combine ingredients, shake, and fine-strain into an ice-filled bucket. Garnish with an orange ribbon.
This is our take on a Savoy Cocktail Book drink. Theirs is served up and has Grand Marnier instead of the fresh muddled orange.
Buffalo Trace bourbon
oloroso sherry
lime juice
sugar
large orange chunk
Angostura bitters
Muddle the orange, sugar and bitters. Combine ingredients, shake, and fine-strain into an ice-filled bucket. Garnish with an orange ribbon.
This is our take on a Savoy Cocktail Book drink. Theirs is served up and has Grand Marnier instead of the fresh muddled orange.
La Freniere
January 9, 2010
Zubrowka vodka
Dubonet rouge
tangerine (skin on)
lemon juice
agave nectar
Muddle a quarter of a tangerine. Shake it all and fine-strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon chip.
This is one of Mike LaFreniere's concoctions. We love it when Mike fills in behind the bar. He's damn funny, and he creates some of the most delicious drinks in town. Have you tried the Chili Davis? 'Nuff said.
Zubrowka vodka
Dubonet rouge
tangerine (skin on)
lemon juice
agave nectar
Muddle a quarter of a tangerine. Shake it all and fine-strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon chip.
This is one of Mike LaFreniere's concoctions. We love it when Mike fills in behind the bar. He's damn funny, and he creates some of the most delicious drinks in town. Have you tried the Chili Davis? 'Nuff said.
Catcher in the Rye
January 8, 2010
Wild Turkey 101 rye
amontillado sherry
Torani Amer
Grand Marnier
Cynar
Stir and serve in a cocktail glass. Garnish with an orange ribbon.
For those of you who crave spirit-driven cocktails a la Manhattan, look no further. This bad boy kills it!!
Wild Turkey 101 rye
amontillado sherry
Torani Amer
Grand Marnier
Cynar
Stir and serve in a cocktail glass. Garnish with an orange ribbon.
For those of you who crave spirit-driven cocktails a la Manhattan, look no further. This bad boy kills it!!
The Bebbo
January 7, 2010
Martin Miller's gin
clove-infused Sagatiba cachaca
honey
lemon juice
orange juice
Shake and fine-strain into a cocktail glass. Garnished with a clove-spiked brandied cherry.
This is a Range-ified twist on a classic cocktail. We just added the cloviness.
Martin Miller's gin
clove-infused Sagatiba cachaca
honey
lemon juice
orange juice
Shake and fine-strain into a cocktail glass. Garnished with a clove-spiked brandied cherry.
This is a Range-ified twist on a classic cocktail. We just added the cloviness.
Orangutan
January 6, 2010
Bulleit bourbon
Cinzano sweet vermouth
persimmon puree
lemon juice
cinnamon bitters
Shake and fine-strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with an orange ribbon.
Persimmons can be tough to muddle because they have to be almost too ripe to handle. We made a puree (with a little lemon juice), and ta-dah! Great viscosity and richness.
Bulleit bourbon
Cinzano sweet vermouth
persimmon puree
lemon juice
cinnamon bitters
Shake and fine-strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with an orange ribbon.
Persimmons can be tough to muddle because they have to be almost too ripe to handle. We made a puree (with a little lemon juice), and ta-dah! Great viscosity and richness.
The Resolution
New Years Eve, 2009!!
Siete Leguas silver tequila
prickly pear puree
meyers lemon juice
buddha's hand citrus syrup
Cremant sparkling rose
Shake everything but the Cremant, then strain into a bucket. Top with Cremant and garnish with a lime wheel.
Tart, refreshing and shockingly pink... what better way to say hello to 2010. HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!!!!!!!!
Siete Leguas silver tequila
prickly pear puree
meyers lemon juice
buddha's hand citrus syrup
Cremant sparkling rose
Shake everything but the Cremant, then strain into a bucket. Top with Cremant and garnish with a lime wheel.
Tart, refreshing and shockingly pink... what better way to say hello to 2010. HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!!!!!!!!
Floridita
December 30, 2009
Flor de Cana 4 year rum
Cinzano sweet vermouth
lime juice
creme de cocoa
grenadine
Shake and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a lime wheel.
This 1920s classic was named after a famous bar in Cuba, and is surprisingly balanced, considering all the sweet ingredients.
Flor de Cana 4 year rum
Cinzano sweet vermouth
lime juice
creme de cocoa
grenadine
Shake and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a lime wheel.
This 1920s classic was named after a famous bar in Cuba, and is surprisingly balanced, considering all the sweet ingredients.
Hazelnut Old Fashioned
December 29, 2009
hazelnut/star anise-infused Cerbois Armagnac
Cynar
cinnamon bitters
Stir ingredients. Zest a large lemon peel into a rocks glass and coat the rim with lemon oils. Fill with ice and strain into glass. Garnish with lemon ribbon.
It's easy to forget to linger over this smooth spicy treat... goes down smooooth.
hazelnut/star anise-infused Cerbois Armagnac
Cynar
cinnamon bitters
Stir ingredients. Zest a large lemon peel into a rocks glass and coat the rim with lemon oils. Fill with ice and strain into glass. Garnish with lemon ribbon.
It's easy to forget to linger over this smooth spicy treat... goes down smooooth.
Fourth Rail
December 28, 2009
Siete Leguas reposado tequila
Lillet blanc
honey
lemon juice
small chunk of orange (peel on)
Fee Brothers orange bitters
Shake ingredients with a chunk of orange in the shaker. Fine strain into a cocktail glass and garnish with an orange twist.
A little agave-love twist on the bourbon based Range classic, The Third Rail. Go light on the bitters when using tequila, but pour it on with the original.
Siete Leguas reposado tequila
Lillet blanc
honey
lemon juice
small chunk of orange (peel on)
Fee Brothers orange bitters
Shake ingredients with a chunk of orange in the shaker. Fine strain into a cocktail glass and garnish with an orange twist.
A little agave-love twist on the bourbon based Range classic, The Third Rail. Go light on the bitters when using tequila, but pour it on with the original.
Rosita
December 27, 2009
Siete Leguas reposado tequila
Cinzano sweet vermouth
Noily Pratt dry vermouth
Campari
Angostura bitters
Stir and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with an orange chip.
It's a tequila Negroni. Less bitter, mas fuego.
Siete Leguas reposado tequila
Cinzano sweet vermouth
Noily Pratt dry vermouth
Campari
Angostura bitters
Stir and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with an orange chip.
It's a tequila Negroni. Less bitter, mas fuego.
Evergreen
December 23, 2009
Plymouth gin
Saint Germain elderflower liqueur
kumquats
sage
lemon juice
Muddle the kumquats and sage. Shake ingredients and fine-strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a sage leaf.
A Range classic from '07. It's perfectly balanced, complex and herbaceous, and will be going on the list immediately!
Plymouth gin
Saint Germain elderflower liqueur
kumquats
sage
lemon juice
Muddle the kumquats and sage. Shake ingredients and fine-strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a sage leaf.
A Range classic from '07. It's perfectly balanced, complex and herbaceous, and will be going on the list immediately!
Orange Hill
December 22, 2009
Appleton overproof rum
clove-infused cachaca
persimmon puree
lime juice
Bundaberg ginger beer
cinnamon bitters
Shake everything but the ginger beer and fine-strain into a collins glass. Top with ginger beer and garnish with a lime wheel.
So much going on in this one: Spice, tart, sweet, and a boooozy punch. Wooo!
Appleton overproof rum
clove-infused cachaca
persimmon puree
lime juice
Bundaberg ginger beer
cinnamon bitters
Shake everything but the ginger beer and fine-strain into a collins glass. Top with ginger beer and garnish with a lime wheel.
So much going on in this one: Spice, tart, sweet, and a boooozy punch. Wooo!
Solstice Mai Tai
December 21, 2009
Flor de Cana 4 year rum
Gosling's Black Seal rum
Velvet Falernum
pineapple
lime juice
orange juice
Muddle pineapple. Shake everything but the Gosling's and fine-strain into a bucket. Float a little black rum and garnish with fresh mint.
The shortest day of the year deserves a tropical cocktail. Only six more months 'til summer!
Flor de Cana 4 year rum
Gosling's Black Seal rum
Velvet Falernum
pineapple
lime juice
orange juice
Muddle pineapple. Shake everything but the Gosling's and fine-strain into a bucket. Float a little black rum and garnish with fresh mint.
The shortest day of the year deserves a tropical cocktail. Only six more months 'til summer!
Pineapple Express
December 20, 2009
Pueblo Viejo silver tequila
Punt e Mes
pineapple
fresno chili
lime juice
Muddle pineapple and chili. Shake and strain into a bucket. Garnish with a pineapple leaf.
Spicy-sweet goodness.
Pueblo Viejo silver tequila
Punt e Mes
pineapple
fresno chili
lime juice
Muddle pineapple and chili. Shake and strain into a bucket. Garnish with a pineapple leaf.
Spicy-sweet goodness.
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