Today’s clever cocktail dates back to the 1700’s and has Spanish origins. The name “Sangaree” comes from the root word “Sangre” meaning blood which no doubt refers to the deep ruby color of the drink. It is a cocktail that …
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Champs Élysées
Today we share with you a classic cocktail from Harry Craddock’s Savoy Cocktail Book (1930). Made with a base of Cognac it is similar in makeup to the Sidecar but with the addition of green Chartreuse which adds a lovely …
Winter’s Potpourri
Today’s clever cocktail is an original from the Bottle Pro’s Cocktail Kitchen. The holidays are here and this creation pays homage to the smells of season. It is a perfect ice breaker to offer guests coming in from the cold. …
Grilled Peach Old Fashioned
Calling all Pit Masters and BBQ aficionados! Today’s clever cocktail is the perfect sipper for standing around the grill while those slow and low ribs are smoking. Summer peaches are here, and we are going to put a bit of …
Goldfinch
Every once and a while we are looking for a light, low-alcohol cocktail to enjoy when the demands of the day (or more likely the next day) require some sort of clarity. Recipes crafted with a base of fermented beverages …
Gin Basil Smash
Gin Basil Smash Fresh summer basil is plentiful in the garden and that means it is time for Gin Basil Smashes. Here is an easy to make seasonal cocktail that is perfect for those hot humid days ahead. Mix a …
Joe’s Easy Sangria
There are hundreds of Sangria recipes a mere Google click away. The recipe we offer you today is one we used for years in various restaurants to rave reviews. It is easy to make and by design made to hold …
The Jungle Bird
From its origins at the Kuala Lumpur hotel in the 1970’s, the Jungle Bird is the fusion of a tropical drink with the edge of a Negroni from a good dose of Campari. A perfect lowball for the sunny days …
The Harvard Cocktail
Dating back to 1895 this Ivy League cocktail first appears in George J. Kappeler’s 1895 Modern American Drinks. The original recipe calls for equal parts of Cognac and Sweet Vermouth embellished with a touch of simple syrup, bitters and soda. …
The Orient Occident
Today’s drink is an original from the Bottle Pro’s Cocktail Kitchen. We love delving into our spice cabinet to find new ideas and this week came across a bottle of Chinese Five Spice. This blend of cinnamon, clove, fennel, star …
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