Here is my version of the U.S. Open tennis tournaments signature drink, the Honey Deuce. It contains vodka, Chambord, lemonade, and honeydew melon balls, resembling tennis balls.
Category: Cocktail
Paper Plane Cocktail (Take Two)
The Paper Plane cocktail was originally too bitter and lacked booziness. The final version includes extra bourbon, high-proof for a better taste, and reduced Amaro and Aperol to minimize bitterness. The double straining improved the texture. The ingredients are 2.5 oz high proof bourbon, 0.75 oz Amaro, 0.75 oz Aperol, 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice, and a lemon twist for garnish.
The Bee Sting Cocktail
The Bee Sting cocktail is a variation of the classic Bee’s Knees, adding a spicy twist with fresh jalapeno. Mix gin, lemon juice, and honey syrup with muddled jalapeno, then strain and garnish with sliced jalapenos. The result is a sweet, tangy drink with a kick. Find more old school cocktails on the blog.
The Bee’s Knees Cocktail
The Bee’s Knees cocktail is a simple, delicious prohibition-era drink. With gin, lemon juice, and honey syrup, it strikes a perfect balance of botanicals, sweetness, and tartness. This classic cocktail suits those who prefer a boozy and not overly sweet drink. A honey simple syrup can be easily made for this refreshing concoction.
Summer Peach Manhattan
The Summer Peach Manhattan is a cocktail inspired by South Carolina Peach Ice Cream. The recipe uses the macerating liquid from the ice cream to make peach simple syrup. The cocktail also includes whiskey, aromatic bitters, and orange bitters. Simply mix the ingredients, strain, garnish with peach, and savor the delightful cocktail.
Gibson Martini Cocktail
The Gibson cocktail is a simple yet flavorful drink, made with gin (or vodka) and dry vermouth and garnished with cocktail onions for an added umami kick.
Improved (Strawberry) Whiskey Cocktail
In the mid to late 1800s, “a cocktail” primarily consisted of liquor, sugar, and water. The Improved Whiskey cocktail added imports like maraschino liqueur or absinthe. The original recipe does not include strawberry simple syrup but can be substituted with other syrups. Serving it on the rocks balances the strong flavor.
Corpse Reviver No. 1 Cocktail
In 2023, I made the Corpse Reviver No. 2. It’s my favorite non-whiskey drink, with a balance of sweet and sour flavors and botanical notes. I also discovered the Corpse Reviver No. 1, which I slightly modified with Armagnac and extra measures.
Casino Cocktail
The Casino cocktail, a classic dating back to the 1930s, falls under the Daisies category, known for their boozy, savory/sour profile. The original recipe calls for Old Tom Gin, but London Dry works well. To make it, mix gin, lemon juice, maraschino liqueur, and orange bitters, then strain and garnish with a Luxardo cherry.
Apple of Your Rye Cocktail
My Version of the “Apple of My Rye” cocktail, substitutis applejack for apple cider and uses two types of whiskey for extra depth. The recipe includes barrel proof rye, Rittenhouse Rye, applejack, Amaro, walnut bitters, and a thin apple slice for garnish.
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