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.
Tag: Cocktails
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!
The Bijou Cocktail
The Bijou cocktail, originating in the 1890s, combines gin, sweet vermouth, and Chartreuse. A modern twist uses more gin and adds orange bitters. This complex drink is recommended, and it can be made with a substitute, Faccia Brutto Centerbe.
Tuxedo No. 2 Cocktail
The Tuxedo No. 2 is a classic cocktail from the early 1900s, featuring gin, dry vermouth, maraschino liqueur, and orange bitters, with absinthe for rinsing. We love the complex flavors ideal for gin lovers seeking a refined drink.
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