| Blood and Sand | ||
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| The Blood and Sand is a classic scotch cocktail dating back to at least 1930. It includes cherry liqueur, sweet vermouth and orange juice. | ||
| Bobby Burns | ||
| A classic drink named for a Scottish poet. A variation of the Rob Roy, the Bobby Burns is a classic cocktail named after the Scottish poet Robert Burns. | ||
| Cameron's Kick | ||
| The Cameron's Kick is a classic cocktail that combines the smoothness of Scotch whisky with the sweetness of Irish whiskey, lemon juice, and orgeat syrup. It is named after the famous Scottish golfer Cameron MacKenzie, who was known for his powerful kick. | ||
| Cocktail Categories | ||
| The world of cocktails comprises numerous different cocktail families, each family having its own surname, distinctive traits, genetics and history. Some of these cocktail families are forgotten and facing extinction while others, such as the Daiquiri, Sour and Colada dynasties, are better known now than when they were first conceived. Follows the 36 families which populate the world of cocktails. While not advocating that every cocktail should be pigeonholed under one of the following headings – history/rules should not be allowed to stifle creativity – these cocktail family names do give an indication to the drinker the style of cocktail they are ordering. Consequently, if a cocktail carries one of the following family names, then its ingredients, serving vessel and style should reflect the traits suggested by that name. |
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| Frozoni | ||
| The Frozoni is a frozen variation of the Enzoni cocktail, a modern classic that combines muddled grapes with Campari, gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup. The Frozoni adds frozen grapes and Prosecco or other sparkling wine to the mix, creating a refreshing and bubbly slushy drink. | ||
| Go-To Hot Toddy | ||
| The classic hot toddy is a comforting and warming beverage that has been used for centuries to soothe ailments and warm the soul. | ||
| Golden Cadillac | ||
| Created in 1952 by bartender Frank Cline at Poor Red's, it is among the best cocktails to feature Galliano. | ||
| Blended Grasshopper | ||
| The Grasshopper is a classic cocktail known for its vibrant green color and creamy, minty-chocolate flavor. It is a sweet, minty classic that tastes better than your traditional dessert. | ||
| Littlest Rebel | ||
| The Littlest Rebel is a cocktail that blends the flavors of apple brandy, Scotch whisky, lime juice, and grenadine. It's a complex and refreshing drink with a smoky and fruity profile. Some bartenders also add egg white to create a frothy texture. |
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| Strawberry Frozen Margarita | ||
| A Strawberry Margarita is a refreshing and fruity cocktail that blends the classic Margarita with the sweetness of strawberries. | ||
| Penicillin | ||
| The Penicillin cocktail is a scotch-based drink from New York bartender Sam Ross. The modern classic perfectly mixes smoke, ginger, and lemon. | ||
| Piña Colada | ||
| The Piña Colada is a classic tropical cocktail that is loved by many for its sweet and refreshing flavor. It is made with rum, pineapple juice, and cream of coconut, and is typically served blended with ice or shaken with ice and strained. | ||
| Pink Squirrel | ||
| The Pink Squirrel cocktail is boozy, creamy and easy to make. It combines the unusual liqueur, creme de noyaux, with creme de cacao and heavy cream, and ties to a legendary Midwest cocktail bar. | ||
| Rusty Nail | ||
| The Rusty Nail is a classic two-part cocktail that combines scotch and Drambuie. | ||
| Saturn | ||
| California bartender J. “Popo” Galsini introduced the Saturn to the world in 1967 when he won the International Bartender’s Association World Championship with it. Originally he titled his gin creation the X-15 after an American rocket plane, but shortly after doing so one of those planes crashed, killing its pilot. Reportedly, Galsini changed the name of the drink to the Saturn for the competition, in honor of the Saturn rocket that propelled the first Apollo rocket flight into space, months after the fateful X-15 crash. | ||
| Sentimental Gentleman | ||
| The Sentimental Gentleman is a sophisticated and elegant cocktail that combines the warmth of whiskey with the herbal notes of Benedictine and the subtle sweetness of walnut liqueur. | ||
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