Hot Toddies | ||
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The classic hot toddy is a comforting and warming beverage that has been used for centuries to soothe ailments and warm the soul. | ||
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. | ||
Rusty Nail | ||
The Rusty Nail is a classic two-part cocktail that combines scotch and Drambuie. | ||
Penicillin | ||
The Penicillin cocktail is a scotch-based drink from New York bartender Sam Ross. The modern classic perfectly mixes smoke, ginger, and lemon. | ||
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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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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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. | ||
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. | ||
Blood and Sand | ||
The Blood and Sand is a classic scotch cocktail dating back to at least 1930. It includes cherry liqueur, sweet vermouth and orange juice. |