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.
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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.
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.
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.
Classic Martini Cocktail
The classic martini cocktail is a departure from extravagant concoctions, embracing simplicity and tradition. With gin (or vodka), dry vermouth, and a dash of orange bitters, it offers a refreshing twist. Shaken and served with a lemon twist, this timeless drink is a must-try for those seeking a clean, classic martini experience.
Very Dirty Martini Cocktail with Smoked Blue Cheese Stuffed Olives
This dirty martini recipe features a gin-forward, dry cocktail with smoked blue cheese-stuffed olives, adding a unique twist. The preparation includes stuffing olives with blue cheese, smoking them, and shaking gin, olive brine, and vermouth in a cocktail shaker. The finished drink is then garnished with the smoked olives. Enjoy this very dirty and dry martini.
Vesper Martini Cocktail
The Vesper Martini, a cocktail from James Bond’s Casino Royale, is traditionally made with Gordon’s gin, vodka, Kina Lillet, and garnished with lemon peel. However, modern versions often use substitutes like Lillet Blanc with aromatic bitters due to the discontinuation of Kina Lillet. The cocktail is usually shaken over ice to dilute the strong liquor content, which includes 2 ounces of gin, 1 ounce of vodka, and 1/2 ounce of Lillet Blanc.
Corpse Reviver No 2 Cocktail
Recently I have been obsessed with old school cocktails. The more I research the more I find that intrigues me. Also, the more I Google the more cocktails come up in my feeds, in search and on socials. This one didn’t come to me either by search or my feed. I found a revised version…
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