| Americano | ||
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| The cocktail was first served in creator Gaspare Campari's bar, Caffè Campari in Milan, in the 1860s, an American man, who was under the impression that Campari was a long drink, ordered it, hated it, and said it would be better served iced and fizzy. He ordered a Campari and soda which became too bitter; after a few iterations he and the esteemed bartender decided on Vermouth as the perfect blend. It is the direct descendant of the "Milano-Torino" which consisted of Campari, the bitter liqueur from Milan (Milano) and Punt e Mes, the vermouth from Turin (Torino) but lacked soda water. This drink was itself a descendant of the "Torino-Milano", a concoction consisting of equal parts Campari and Amaro Cora. | ||
| Bitter Giuseppe | ||
| This low ABV cocktail is considered a modern classic, and is responsible for numerous variations. It was created by Stephan Cole at the Violet Hour in Chicago. It’s often compared to a Negroni because of its bitter finish, but the build is very different. This is one of the rare instances we'll stir a drink containing citrus! And it's a great pre-dinner drink. | ||
| Black Dragon No. 13 | ||
| The Black Dragon No. 13 is a unique and intriguing cocktail that combines the boldness of coffee and stout with the sophistication of cognac and amaro. | ||
| Black Manhattan | ||
| Adapted from a recipe created in 2015 by Todd Smith at Bourbon & Branch in San Francisco, USA. | ||
| Bourbon Sweet Tea | ||
| You're all set for sitting on the porch, rocking your cares away with this boozy take on the iconic Sweet Tea. | ||
| Brooklyn | ||
| The Brooklyn cocktail is a classic pre-Prohibition cocktail that is experiencing a resurgence in popularity. It is a variation of the Manhattan, but with dry vermouth and Maraschino liqueur. | ||
| Creole | ||
| The Creole cocktail is a classic cocktail with a rich history dating back to the early 1900s. It is known for its complex and balanced flavor profile, combining the sweetness of vermouth with the bitterness of Amaro and the herbal notes of Bénédictine. | ||
| Fall Back | ||
| Adapted from a recipe created circa 2012-17 by Sasha Petraske for the John Dory Oyster Bar in Manhattan, New York City, USA. | ||
| Paper Plane | ||
| The Paper Plane cocktail is a simple variation on the classic Last Word. And it may be the best bourbon drink you may not have tried yet. | ||
| Pousse Café | ||
| Pousse Café is a style of drink that has many layers (typically between three and seven). When made properly they're absolutely beautiful, but they require time, patience, and a steady hand. For this reason they aren't popular among most bartenders - it's a quick way to find yourself in the weeds! However, if you're curious and wanting to try your hand at it, this is a fun way to explore new flavor combinations! There are some things to keep in mind. You want to have an idea of each ingredients' density (heavier ingredients fall to the bottom), and consider the drink's evolution of flavors as you sip your way through it. That's not to say you can't shoot your Pousse Cafés, but the more layers, the muddier the shot will be. Patience is a virtue. The Pousse Café is both the test and the reward. | ||
| Rabo de Galo | ||
| The Rabo de Galo is a classic Brazilian cocktail known for its simplicity and bold flavors. | ||
| Red Hook | ||
| Created by Vincenzo Errico for Milk & Honey in 2003 this is the drink which launched a whole category of Manhattan variations. This drink was created when Errico discovered the Brooklyn, a Manhattan variation which uses Amer Picon, a french digestif no longer available in the US. Errico was an Italian which Sasha Petraske brought back from London and convinced to come to New York and work at the bar for a few years. Errico wanted to showcase the long neglected (at the time) Punt e Mes which is an italian Vermouth which has a distinct flavor profile in that it has a bitter finish. It is somewhere in between a vermouth and an amaro, but is wine based. Errico expertly paired the bitter of the vermouth with the sweet dryness of the maraschino liqueur and the dryness of the rye whiskey, which also a tad sweet from the corn in it’s mash bill. The result, a perfectly balanced Manhattan variation. Joseph Schwartz was the guy who suggested the name Red Hook because it was drink that was somewhere in between a Manhattan and a Brooklyn. Brilliant! | ||
| Tartan | ||
| The Tartan cocktail is a classic scotch-based drink that gets its name from its warm, rich colors and complex flavors, reminiscent of the iconic Scottish fabric. | ||
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