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| Discover your new favorite cocktail recipe or learn how to make a classic drink—like the Old Fashioned, mojito, or White Russian—right at home. | ||
| Yule Tidal Wave | ||
| This holiday punch, which combines allspice and vanilla with the bright zing of lemon and pineapple. | ||
| Wardroom | ||
| Adapted from a 2020 recipe by Jason E. Clapham of Clapham Cocktails, Oxford, England. Jason says, "The Wardroom features port, cognac, and rum, the three favourite libations of the British Naval officer." | ||
| Tradewinds | ||
| The Tradewinds is a classic tiki cocktail that blends the flavors of rum, apricot, coconut, and citrus. | ||
| Tom & Jerry | ||
| It is a variant of eggnog with brandy and rum added and served hot, usually in a mug or a bowl. Separate eggs. | ||
| Hot Toddies | ||
| The classic hot toddy is a comforting and warming beverage that has been used for centuries to soothe ailments and warm the soul. | ||
| Strawberry Basil Smash | ||
| The Strawberry Basil Smash is a refreshing cocktail that combines the sweetness of strawberries with the herbaceousness of basil. | ||
| Spanish Coffee | ||
| Or 'carajillo', is a coffee drink enjoyed throughout many Spanish-speaking countries. It's made with booze — usually rum, brandy or Licor 43. | ||
| S'no Problem | ||
| A blend of Jamaican rum, bourbon whiskey, rich demerara syrup, Angostura bitters, black tea, and oat milk. | ||
| Shrunken Skull | ||
| The Shrunken Skull is a classic Tiki cocktail that is a bit like a Daiquiri, but with a touch of mystery and a spooky presentation. | ||
| Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D.) | ||
| This is an Anders original cocktail. | ||
| Rum Manhattan | ||
| The Rum Manhattan is a variation of the classic Manhattan cocktail, swapping out the traditional whiskey base for a flavorful rum. | ||
| Rum Buck | ||
| A buck is a cocktail that is made with ginger ale or ginger beer, citrus juice, and any of a number of base liquors. Buck cocktails are sometimes called mules. | ||
| Royal Bermuda Yacht Club | ||
| Created at the eponymous club, established in Bermuda in 1844 and largely frequented by British Army Officers. Royal Bermuda Yacht Club cocktail first appears in Crosby Gaige's 1941 Cocktail Guide & Ladies' Companion as the favourite cocktail of Mary Mabon, then a writer for Harper's Bazaar fashion magazine. | ||
| Rattle Skull | ||
| The Rattle Skull is a classic cocktail that dates back to the 18th century.It is made with rum, brandy, porter, lime juice, and nutmeg. | ||
| Queen's Park Swizzle | ||
| The Queen's Park Swizzle is a classic rum cocktail that originated in Trinidad. | ||
| Queen's Park Hotel Super Cocktail | ||
| The Queen's Park Hotel Super Cocktail, also known as the Trinidadian Daiquiri, is a complex and flavorful drink that blends the sweetness of grenadine and vermouth with the tartness of lime juice and the spiciness of Angostura bitters. | ||
| Port Light | ||
| The Port Light is a unique tiki cocktail that deviates from the traditional rum base by using bourbon instead. It was created by Sandro Conti for the Kahiki restaurant in Columbus, Ohio, in the early 1960s. | ||
| Plum Island | ||
| Named for an island in Green Bay, this was created by Anders Ericson. | ||
| Pineapple Infused Rum | ||
| Pineapple-infused rum is a delightful spirit that captures the essence of tropical paradise. Made by steeping fresh pineapple in high-quality rum, the result is a sweet and fruity concoction that's perfect for sipping on its own or incorporating into a variety of cocktails. | ||
| 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. | ||
| Philadelphia Fish House Punch | ||
| The Philadelphia Fish House Punch is a classic punch recipe that has been enjoyed for centuries. It's a rich and complex drink with a balance of sweetness, acidity, and spirit. | ||
| Painkiller (Inspired) | ||
| The Painkiller is a rich and fruity tropical drink that is a specialty of the British Virgin Islands. A relative of the Piña Colada, there are a few key differences you need to know in order to make this drink right. | ||
| Old Cuban | ||
| It’s not quite a Mojito, not quite a French 75. This is the Old Cuban, a modern-classic cocktail from New York bartending legend Audrey Saunders. | ||
| The Murderer’s Cocktail | ||
| This is an Anders original cocktail. | ||
| Mundo Perdido | ||
| The Mundo Perdido cocktail is a unique and flavorful tiki drink created by Jeff Beachbum Berry. It features a combination of dark rum, apple brandy, lemon juice, cinnamon syrup, and demerara syrup. The name "Mundo Perdido" translates to "Lost World" in Spanish, hinting at the cocktail's exotic and mysterious nature. | ||
| Mojito | ||
| The Mojito might be the perfect cocktail. With mint, simple syrup and white rum, the classic Mojito is easy to make and always refreshing. | ||
| Millionaire Royal | ||
| In his 1948 The Fine Art of Mixing Drinks, David Embury's says "At some bars a drink served under the name of "Millionaire" which consists of lime juice, slow gin, and Apricot Liqueur, with a few dashes of Jamaica rum. Since the sloe gin, which is a liqueur, predominates in this drink, I do not regard it as a true cocktail." Embury is more complimentary of what he calls a "Millionaire Royal", proclaiming it to be "a very satisfactory drink." | ||
| Millionaire Cocktail #1 | ||
| Recipe adapted from Harry Craddock's 1930 The Savoy Cocktail Book. Craddock also lists a "Millionaire Cocktail (No.2)" as follows: | ||
| Mary Pickford | ||
| The Mary Pickford is a classic cocktail named after the famous silent film actress. It is a Prohibition-era cocktail that's made with: white rum, fresh pineapple juice, grenadine, and maraschino liqueur. | ||
| Mai Tai | ||
| It’s time you had a proper Mai Tai from Latitude 29 and Jeff “Beachbum” Berry, the renowned Tiki historian. | ||
| Macunaíma | ||
| Pronounced 'Ma-cu-nayma', this is adapted from a recipe created in 2014 by Arnaldo Hirai at his Boca de Ouro bar in São Paulo, Brazil. According to Arnaldo, his recipe started to take shape in 2014 and was almost called Caxirola, after the rattle created by Carlinhos Brown to be the official musical instrument for the World Cup in Brazil later that year. | ||
| Long Island Iced Tea | ||
| The Long Island Iced Tea is as boozy as cocktails get, with a guaranteed hangover. But with four liquors, one liqueur, lemon and cola, it somehow works. | ||
| Lonely Valentine | ||
| The Lonely Valentine is a cocktail that evokes a sense of bittersweet nostalgia. It's a complex blend of flavors that balances sweetness with bitterness, and warmth with tartness. |
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| Jungle Bird | ||
| The Jungle Bird is a classic Tiki cocktail that was created in 1973 at the Aviary Bar in the Kuala Lumpur Hilton. It's a complex and balanced drink that combines the flavors of dark rum, Campari, pineapple juice, lime juice, and simple syrup. | ||
| Jasper’s Rum Punch | ||
| Jasper’s Rum Punch is a classic drink that requires a little prep, but is well worth the effort! Jasper LeFranc was a respected bartender who created a secret mix that he used in all his original drinks. Thankfully, he eventually gave up the secret. It’s a blend of four ingredients that are easy to source. The result’s a sweet, sour, and spicy combo that adds big flavor to this punch. Just add rum! Cheers! | ||
| Jasper's Mix (1/2 batch) | ||
| Jasper's Mix is a rum-based cocktail mix that is popular in Jamaica. It is a simple syrup made with lime juice, sugar, Angostura bitters, and nutmeg. It is typically used to make rum punches, but it can also be used to make other cocktails. |
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| Hurricane | ||
| The rum-spiked Hurricane cocktail is potent and fruity. Mix one up for a trip to New Orleans without the plane ticket. | ||
| Hotel National Cocktail | ||
| The Hotel National / Nacional cocktail is a classic Cuban cocktail that has been enjoyed for decades. It is a refreshing and flavorful drink that is perfect for any occasion. | ||
| Hot Buttered Rum | ||
| The Hot Buttered Rum cocktail is a classic hot drink that will warm your soul during the cold winter. | ||
| Hemingway Daiquiri | ||
| The Hemingway Daiquiri cocktail takes its inspiration from Ernest Hemingway, who lived in Havana and enjoyed drinking sugarless Daiquiris. | ||
| Haunted House | ||
| The Haunted House cocktail is a spooky and delicious drink that's perfect for Halloween or any other spooky occasion. It's made with bourbon, apple cider, lemon juice, and a variety of spices, including cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. The drink is garnished with a cinnamon stick and a lemon wheel, making it both festive and festive. | ||
| Harvest Moon Punch (1/2 batch) | ||
| An original of Anders Erickson, based on a classic punch build. Black tea adds volume, and cuts down on the alcohol content. | ||
| Greta Garbo | ||
| The origins of this cocktail are unknown but it is named after the Swedish film actress and Hollywood star. Born Greta Lovisa Gustafsson on the 18th September 1905, Greta Garbo received three Academy Award nominations for Best Actress and an honorary one in 1954. She was ranked the fifth greatest female star of all time by the American Film Institute in 1999, behind Katharine Hepburn, Bette Davis, Audrey Hepburn, and Ingrid Bergman. |
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| Gin Rickey | ||
| The Gin Rickey is one of the few classic cocktails that doesn’t have an origin muddled by history or shrouded in rumors and innuendo. The invention of this refreshing highball is refreshingly clear: It was named after Joe Rickey, a Democratic lobbyist living in Washington, D.C., during the late 19th century. |
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| Gimlet | ||
| Although the Gin Gimlet was published in Harry Craddock's The Savoy Cocktail Book from which it gained noteriety, the drink actually traces it's history back further to the British Royal Navy who were using lime juice to ward off scurvy. The Gimlet was purportedly invented by Rear Admiral Sir Thomas Desmond Gimlette who mixed the concoction to make the lime rations more palatable for his crew. Acting as doctor for the superior officers, mixed the lime with sugar and gin to mask the bitter taste. Unlike their superior officers, the regular naval sailor was given rum rations which they would also mix with sugar and lime, which came to be known as "grog". That mixture finds it's origins in the english trading vessels of 14th century England and gave birth to another famous cocktail which we will revisit in another episode. | ||
| General Harrison’s Eggnog | ||
| This recipe came from Dale DeGroff in December 2012 who said: "A personal favourite, adapted from a recipe from Jerry Thomas' 1862 How to Mix Drinks: a totally different take on eggnog – made as a single-serve drink it includes a raw egg, so you need to shake the hell out of it." | ||
| Fog Cutter | ||
| The Fog Cutter is a vintage tiki cocktail frequently attributed to being invented by Victor Bergeron. It's a complex blend of spirits, citrus juices, and orgeat syrup, creating a refreshing and invigorating drink. | ||
| Falernum | ||
| Falernum is a versatile and flavorful syrup with a rich history in Caribbean and tiki cocktails. It typically contains a blend of lime, ginger, almond, and cloves, creating a complex and balanced flavor profile. | ||
| Embassy | ||
| The Embassy Cocktail is a classic cocktail from the 1930s, originating from Hollywood's Embassy Club. It's a well-balanced and flavorful drink that combines brandy, rum, Cointreau, lime juice, and bitters. | ||
| El Presidente | ||
| The classic El Presidente cocktail was born in Cuba and combines white rum, dry vermouth, orange curaçao and grenadine. Hail to the chief. | ||
| Eggnog | ||
| Eggnog is a creamy, festive cocktail that's perfect for the holiday season. It's made with a base of eggs, sugar, milk, and cream, and is typically flavored with spices like nutmeg, cinnamon, and cloves. Alcohol, such as brandy, rum, or bourbon, is often added to give it a kick. | ||
| Doctor Funk | ||
| Created by Don Beach in the early 1950s at his The Don The Beachcomber restaurant in Palm Springs, this drink is named after Doctor Bernard Funk who was Robert Louis Stevenson's physician in Samoa. The good doctor is said to have concocted and prescribed an absinthe laced limeade so inspiring this cocktail. | ||
| Dark 'n Stormy | ||
| The Dark and Stormy is a classic rum drink with close ties to a Bermuda-based distillery that dates to 1806. | ||
| Dark Daiquiri | ||
| The Dark Daiquiri is a classic cocktail that offers a rich and flavorful twist on the traditional Daiquiri. It's made with dark rum instead of light rum, adding a depth of molasses and spice notes to the drink. | ||
| The Daisy | ||
| The Daisy cocktail has undergone a lot of tweaking over the years. The essential DNA of the Daisy involves adding a little soda water to a Sour (spirit, citrus, sweetener). Beyond that, though, you can take some liberties. Jerry Thomas called for shaved ice; Savoy, for cracked. Any number of base spirits have been used as a foundation, and depending on which source you read, the finished drink should be poured into a cocktail glass, pewter mug, Julep cup, large goblet or glass highball. Earlier recipes include orange cordial, but by the early 20th century, grenadine had become the traditional sweetening agent. All versions, however, agree that a Daisy should be cold, refreshing and garnished with seasonal fruit. The following recipes are representative of then older and more modern versions. | ||
| Daiquri | ||
| Its origins trace back to the late 19th century in Cuba, where it gained popularity among American miners working in the Santiago de Cuba region. The Daiquiri's enduring appeal lies in its balance of sweet, sour, and tart flavors. | ||
| Coquito | ||
| Creamy, rich Coquito may be a classic Puerto Rican holiday drink, but don't let the seasons limit you—this combination of rum, milk, coconut, and spices tastes great any time of year. | ||
| 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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| The Cigar | ||
| The Cigar Cocktail is a classic cocktail that is designed to complement the flavors of a cigar. It is typically made with a blend of dark spirits, such as whiskey or rum, and sweet vermouth. | ||
| Chartreuse Swizzle | ||
| The Chartreuse Swizzle is a refreshing and unique cocktail that blends the herbal sweetness of Chartreuse with the tropical flavors of pineapple and lime. | ||
| Charles Dickens Punch | ||
| The classic Charles Dickens Punch is a fiery and flavorful concoction that was a favorite of the renowned author himself. While the exact recipe may have varied over time, the basic elements remain the same: a blend of rum, brandy, lemon, sugar, and hot water that is set on fire. | ||
| Cablecar | ||
| This classic cocktail is a simple yet delicious drink that is perfect for any occasion. It is made with spiced rum, orange curacao, lemon juice, and simple syrup. | ||
| Blue Hawaii | ||
| Adapted from a recipe created in 1957 by Harry K. Yee at Henry Kaiser's Hawaiian Village Hotel (latterly the Hilton) in Waikiki, Oahu, Hawaii. The drink, created at the behest of Bols to aid sales of their blue curaçao, is named after the hit song from the 1937 Bing Crosby film, Waikiki Wedding, and not after what is generously described as a "musical-comedy" Elvis Presley 1961 film of the same name. That said, the Elvis film probably contributed to this cocktail's popularity. | ||
| Blackbeard’s Ghost | ||
| This is an Anders original cocktail. | ||
| Between The Sheets | ||
| This provocatively named Between the Sheets cocktail dates back to Prohibition and amps up the classic Sidecar formula with a dose of rum. | ||
| Best Doctor's Cocktail | ||
| The Doctor Cocktail is a classic cocktail that has been around for over a century. It's a simple yet refreshing drink that's perfect for any occasion. | ||
| Bay Roc Special | ||
| The Bay Roc Special is a classic cocktail created by Jasper LeFranc at the Bay Roc Hotel in Jamaica in 1972. It's a powerful libation with a balance of spice, honey, and rum. | ||
| Cocktail Book Recommendations | ||
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| Barback’s Revenge | ||
| While it may sound menacing on the surface, this cocktail will be your cold-brew coffee's new best friend. With herbal sweetness from the rum and benedictine to savory elements from the sherry. | ||
| Bali Bali | ||
| The Bali Bali is a classic tiki cocktail that packs a punch with its blend of rums, liqueurs, and fruit juices. | ||
| Angostura Colada | ||
| Adapted from a recipe created 2nd October 2013 by New York bartender Zac Overman while experimenting at home. His Trinidad Colada a.k.a. Angostura Colada debuted at the Sunken Harbor Club in Brooklyn when it opened on 23 January 2014. | ||
| Alton Brown’s Aged Eggnog | ||
| For Alton Brown's aged eggnog recipe click here. |
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| Alamagoozlum | ||
| The Alamagoozlum is a vintage cocktail attributed to J.P. Morgan. It's a complex drink with a unique flavor profile, combining a variety of spirits and liqueurs. |
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| Airmail | ||
| The Airmail cocktail is a refreshing and easy-to-make drink that's perfect for a warm day or a celebratory occasion. It's a classic cocktail that has been around since the 1940s, and it's still popular today. | ||
| 12 Mile Limit | ||
| In his Vintage Sprits and Forgotten Cocktails, Ted "Dr. Cocktail" Haigh affirms that Thomas Franklin Fairfax Millard (1868-1942), a war correspondent and journalist, is the confirmed author of the Twelve Mile Limit Cocktail. |
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