Dad’s Day Cocktails
Looking for a special cocktail for Dad’s special day? How about a Mule? Mules are easy to make and easy to customize. So, read on for a few ideas. The Secret to Great Mules Whether you are making a...
View ArticleCoffee Pecan Old Fashioned
This Old Fashioned is best described as a bite of pecan pie, a taste of coffee, a nibble of dark chocolate, and a sip of fine bourbon. Always a hit at the events and pop-ups we’ve done, it is one of...
View ArticleDoc’s Dirty Martini
Whether you like your Martini with Gin or Vodka, and dirty or down right filthy, Doc Elliott’s Olive Bitters is the secret to making this Dirty Martini deliciously savory. 2 oz. London Dry Gin or...
View ArticleThe Reverse Manhattan
A low alcohol treat….the fruity richness of Carpano with spicy rye and a touch of coffee, pecans & chocolate. Perfect on a crisp Autumn evening! 2 oz. Italian Vermouth such as Carpano Antica 1...
View ArticleDoc Elliott’s MixologyTM Bitters
Doc Elliott’s Mixology Bitters is the result of my years of creating cocktail flavorings such as syrups, infusions and, yes, bitters. All are complex and unique. Each is produced by hand from natural...
View ArticleWalnut Old Fashioned
Whether it’s a cold, snowy Winter’s evening, or a warm Spring afternoon, a well-crafted Old Fashioned is an excellent libation. Our Walnut Old Fashioned features the spice of a good Rye Whiskey and...
View ArticleWalnut Manhattan
This Manhattan combines the spice of good Bourbon, the rich, earthy Carpano Antica’s tastes of herbs, spice, and slight bitterness, with the added touch of sweetness from the Grand Marnier… all...
View ArticleIrish Manhattan
I have created several riffs on the Classic Manhattan using Irish Whiskey. While rye and bourbon are the classics in the Manhattan, I don’t see any reason not to try an Irish Whiskey. Specifically the...
View ArticleRum Manhattan
Most of the Rum Manhattan recipes that I read make a cloyingly sweet drink. This Rum Manhattan I crafted I hope you will find is amazingly complex. We used Don Q Vermouth Cask Aged Rum, but any Rum...
View ArticleManhattan Au Poivre
A steak dinner often suggests a robust red wine. Instead, what about a cocktail that makes you want to have a bite of steak? The goal when pairing cocktails with food is to craft a drink that makes...
View ArticleThe Conference
From Death & Company via Epicuriuos. “This is a tiki drink disguised as an old-fashioned, so it’s no surprise that it comes from Brian Miller, Death & Co’s resident scalawag and expert on all...
View ArticleWhite Lily
From the Savoy Cocktail Book first published in London in 1930. Ingredients: 1 oz. Cointreau 1 1/4 oz. White Rum 1 oz. Gin Absinthe wash or 3/4 oz wash then drain into second glass and dilute with...
View ArticleCoquito
The National Drink of Puerto Rico. Think Eggnog with coconut instead of eggs and milk. This recipe is a take on Roberto Berdecia’s from La Factoria, San Jaun, Puerto Rico. Ingredients: 2 cinnamon...
View ArticleBrandy Alexander
Smooth, creamy and delicious. We use Kinsmen Apricot Rakia, an unaged very dry apricot brandy. The flavors are rich creaminess with hints of spice and stone fruit. Ingredients: 1 1/2 oz. Kinsman...
View ArticleWhite Russian
While this classic cocktail is white, it isn’t from Russia. Nor was it invented by a Russian or even for a Russian! The black Russian was created by a bartender in Brussels for an American Diplomat...
View ArticleThe Last Word
The Last Word The Last Word is a Prohibition era cocktail originally created at the Detroit Athletic Club. Equal parts Gin, Green Chartreuse, Maraschino Liqueur and lime juice create a well balanced...
View ArticleChocolate Rum Old Fashioned
I thought that a simple Old Fashioned with aged rum and bittersweet chocolate would work. It does. Ingredients: 1 1/2 oz. Barbancourt 12 yr old Rum 1/4 oz. Chocolate Simple Syrup – see below Orange...
View ArticleMartini pour le Fromage
I truly enjoy pairing cocktails with food. The classic charcuterie and cheese board is always difficult. When you eat a fat such as cheese or cured meats, your tongue is coated with the fat....
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