The exact origin of this classic refresher is a little more uncertain, but it has been traced back all the way to the 1500s when Sir Francis Drake landed in Havana, Cuba, to sack the city of its gold. His crew was suffering from diseases and it was rumored the natives had medicine to cure … More THE MOJITO
Italian immigrant bartender Martini di Arma di Taggia claimed to have invented this classic drink in NYC before World War I. His recipe contained dry gin and dry vermouth, equal parts, and orange bitters. The classic recipe today doesn’t call for equal parts however, it’s more like a 5:1 of gin to vermouth. A Martini is also … More THE MARTINI
1 1/2 oz. Dark Rum1 1/2 oz. White Rum @flordecanausa3 oz. Pineapple Orange Juice1/2 oz. Green Chartruese3/4 oz. Lime Juice1/4 oz. Grenadine @cocktailartistsPeychauds Bitters Float—Shake together ingredients with ice, strain over ice and float bitters. Garnish with mint, cherry, and orange peel—Summer may be over but here is a recipe to keep those summer vibes going. I … More SOUTH OF FRANCE
2 oz. Bourbon Barrel Aged Zinfandel (@1000storieswines)1/2 oz. Amaro1/2 oz. Lime Juice1/2 oz. Simple Syrup3 Dashes Orange Bitters (@scrappysbitters)Soda Water—Shake together ingredients except soda water. Strain into highball over ice. Top with soda water and garnish with orange trimmings—This is a delicious recipe that caught my eye when it was posted by @barrelageddad a while back and … More ITALIAN SOLDIER
2 oz. Midsummer Solstice Gin @hendricksgin3/4 oz. Lemon Juice1 oz. Honey2 Peach Slices—Cut peach slices into chunks and place in shaker. Add gin and muddle. Add lemon, honey, and ice and shake. Double strain into coupe. Garnish with peach and flowers. Here’s my little contribution for the #beeskneesweek event happening this week hosted by @barrhillgin. It’s a great event … More BEE’S COBBLER
2 1/2 oz. Bourbon @michterswhiskey1/2 oz. Mint Syrup @cocktailartistsMuddled LavenderMint leaves—Place bourbon and lavender sprigs in glass and muddle well. Strain into julep cup. Add mint syrup and ice and stir lightly. Line the cup with a couple mint leaves and top with more pebble ice. Garnish with mint sprig and lavender.—I know summers about over, but … More SUMMER’S END JULEP
2 1/2 oz. Dry Sake1/4 oz. Pandan Syrup3 Dashes Orange Bitters—Place lemon peel and sake in glass and muddle. Add syrup and Bitters and stir with ice. Strain into rocks glass over ice and garnish with lemon peel—If you’re a fan of old-fashioned style recipes, but maybe in the mood for something a little lighter … More ANTIQUE PANDA
1 oz. Gin @beefeatergin 241 oz. Coconut Oil Washed Campari1 oz. Pandan Cordial—Stir with ice / Strain / Garnish with orange slice and pandan—Last weekend we had a fantastic meetup with Bay Area based drinkstagrammers, organized by Ramon @koktailmeister during his visit from Australia. We met up at PCH (Pacific Cocktail Haven) for an evening of amazing drinks. First … More LEEWARD NEGRONI
1 1/4 oz. Coconut Rum3/4 oz. White Rum1/2 oz. Simple Syrup3/4 oz. Lime JuiceMuddled WatermelonEgg White—Place 5-6 watermelon chunks in shaker and muddle well. Add in other ingredients except egg white and shake with ice briefly. Add egg white and shake a lot more. Double strain into glass and garnish with watermelon slice.—A perfect summery … More COCONUT MELON DAIQUIRI
1 oz. Dry Sake3/4 oz. Vodka @paumauivodka3/4 oz. Pandan Syrup1/4 oz. Yellow Chartreuse1/2 oz. Lemon JuiceSparkling Yuzu Juice—Shake together ingredients except yuzu juice with ice and strain into glass. Top with sparkling yuzu and garnish with lemon peel and drop in a lemon wheel—First off, I just want to say how proud of myself I am … More PANDAN PARADISE
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