The Boulevardier cocktail has a fascinating origin, created at Harry’s New York Bar in Paris during prohibition. It’s a twist on the Negroni, using whiskey instead of gin. The bittersweet flavors of Campari and Vermouth make it appealing, and the recipe involves rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, Campari, and an orange peel garnish.
Category: Cocktail
The Blinker Cocktail
The Blinker Cocktail is a vintage drink with origins dating back to the 1930s, combining whiskey with lemon juice and grenadine. Prepared by shaking barrel proof rye whiskey, lemon juice, grenadine, and grapefruit bitters, it’s served chilled, garnished with grapefruit peel for a refreshing twist.
Honey Deuce Cocktail from the US Open
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.
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.
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