The Florodora Cocktail was created in 1900 and was named for the wildly successful Broadway comedy musical of the same name. In the show there was a sextet of girls known as the Florodora Girls who attracted a faithful …
Author: Bottle Pros
The Mai Tai
Ok it is 3:00 somewhere and we are into the Mai-Tai’s. They are a classic from our Grandparent’s era that has endured the test of time. As always with these classics there are a million copy-cat recipes that may be …
The Avocado Daiquiri
Avocado Cocktails We recently came across a few recipes for cocktails made with Avocado and were excited to venture into new territory. The Avocado is one giant berry with an equally giant seed in the center. The creamy pale green …
The Trinidad Especial
Here is a drink that weaves sweet and bitter together seamlessly. It comes to us from the South American Island Country of Trinidad and is no doubt influenced by the folks at Angostura. The original recipe calls for Pisco“Mistral” which …
Rum & Honey AKA The Jamaican Black Stripe
Here is a versatile drink that plays as well in the heat summer as it does in the cold of winter. It is a variation of a drink that comes from The Gentleman’s Companion, Around the World with Jigger, Beaker …
I’ll have a Gibson Please…
I’ll Have a Gibson Please… The history of the Gibson Cocktail is vague at best. It was possibly created for a teetotaler who wanted to discreetly distinguish their cocktail from others. Oddly the first written recipe for the Gibson in …
The Pegu Club Cocktail
The Pegu Club Cocktail Rangoon, Burma Today we offer you the simplicity of Gin subtly embellished and perfectly showcased. The Pegu Club Cocktail has been lost to most over time but ranks among the great classics and still translates to …
