Jack Horner

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.

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?

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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!

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!!!

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.