I prefer gin over vodka, especially in martinis, but heres a recipe for a Kangaroo cocktail, a vodka martini created in the 1940s in NYC. The recipe includes vodka, Lillet Blanc, and orange bitters, garnished with lemon or an olive.
Tag: Cocktails
Monte Carlo Cocktail
The origin of the Monte Carlo Cocktail remains unclear, appearing in a cocktail recipe book from the late 1940s. It combines rye whisky, Bénédictine, and Angostura bitters, resembling both a Manhattan and an Old Fashioned. The drink, served over ice, can be garnished with a lemon twist.
The Rolls Royce Cocktail
The Rolls Royce cocktail originated in the 1930s, featuring a blend of gin, dry and sweet vermouth, Bénédictine, and optional orange bitters. This for is balance yet boozy, making “I’ll make it again” list.
White Lotus (Lychee Vesper) Martini
I’m finishing up watching White Lotus with the wife, sparked by Walton Goggins’ (she is a fan). I came across the White Lotus Martini cocktail and gave it a try.
Algonquin Cocktail
The Algonquin cocktail, originating from the early 20th century, combines rye whiskey, dry vermouth, and pineapple juice. This drink balances sweet and sour flavors, elevated by shaking for a frothy finish, served chilled with garnishes pineapple and cherry.
Archangel Cocktail
The Archangel Cocktail is a modern twist on a classic drink, featuring gin, Aperol, and “bruised” cucumber. The unique combination creates a delicious and refreshing flavor.
Diamondback Cocktail
The Diamondback cocktail originated in a Baltimore hotel. My version features a mix of rye whiskey, apple brandy, and Faccia Brutto Centerbe. Despite initial doubts, I grew to appreciate the drink, it improved when very chilled.
The Tunnel Negroni Cocktail
The Tunnel Negroni is a cocktail variation created at a Parisian bar, featuring gin, dry vermouth, Campari, and sweet vermouth. Check out the recipe and explore more cocktail recipes.
The Cure Cocktail
I attended a sales conference, got COVID and bunkered in with my wife. Although The Cure Cocktail didn’t cure us, we enjoyed making and drinking it. The cocktail’s ingredients include vodka, ginger syrup, lemon juice, bitters, and lemon peel.
The Last Word Cocktail
I struggled to find green Chartreuse, but Faccia Brutto Centerbe worked great for The Last Word cocktail. This drink also has gin, lime juice, and maraschino liqueur, adjusting the gin for added potency. A fun mix!
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