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.
The Ford cocktail is a classic gin-based cocktail that dates back to the late 19th century. It is a Martini-style cocktail sweetened by both the use of old tom gin and Bénédictine D.O.M. liqueur.
The Rosita is a classic cocktail that has been around for decades. It is a tequila-based drink that is similar to a Negroni, but with a few key differences. The Rosita uses equal parts tequila, Campari, and a blend of sweet and dry vermouth. It is typically garnished with an orange twist.
The Lucien Gaudin is a classic gin cocktail named after the French Olympic fencer. It has the bitterness of Campari with gin, a nod to the Negroni, but with dry vermouth rather than sweet vermouth.
The Martini is a classic cocktail known for its elegance and simplicity. It is typically made with gin and vermouth, although vodka is a popular alternative. The drink is stirred with ice and strained into a cocktail glass, often garnished with an olive or a lemon twist.
Named after General Andrew Jackson (before his presidency), this drink pays tribute to his nickname “Old Hickory,” which reflected his tough persona. Surprisingly, this drink is far from tough - it’s light, easy to make, and lower in ABV. The Old Hickory combines both sweet and dry vermouth, making it a smooth, sessionable sipper.
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!
The Rolls Royce cocktail is a sophisticated and elegant drink, fitting for its luxurious namesake. It's a variation of the Martini, with the addition of sweet vermouth and Benedictine, which add complexity and depth to the classic gin and dry vermouth base.
The Sloe Gin Martinez is a brilliant reconstruction of the Classic Martinez. It was created by London Barman, Oskar Kinberg while he ran his own speakeasy style bar Oskar's Bar in the basement of the, now defunct, Michelin Star restaurant Dabbous.
A fruity Sweet Manhattan that's perfect when you fancy some late-night spirited fruitiness. Eponymously named after the Rolling Stone's song, this is a riff on the classic Eastern Sin.
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