The Manhattan Cocktail has hundreds of variations. It is a drink made from a dark base spirit embellished with Vermouth or some sort of semi-sweet Amaro and finished with bitters. Today’s rendition of the Manhattan employs the use of Calvados …
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The Negroni
In all of the pages of cocktails we have offered you, we somehow omitted the obligatory Negroni. If you are not familiar, and have not tried one; this is the perfect fall, gin cocktail. The story goes that in the …
The Hanky Panky Cocktail
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, we offer you a classic cocktail for lovers. The “Hanky Panky” was created by Ada Coleman, the head bartender of the Savory hotel circa 1920’s. As the story is told, she created the …
La Louisiane
December 5th marks the 85th anniversary of the Twenty-first Amendment, which repealed prohibition. It is a day to lift a glass and celebrate with good strong cocktail. Today we offer you a great whiskey classic from the French Quarter in …
The Bronx Cocktail
We all know the Manhattan Cocktail but how many of you remember the lesser known Borough toddy called the Bronx. The drink dates back to the early 1900’s and claims of its origin range from the Waldorf-Astoria to a number …
The Americano
Today, Amaro’s are all the rage. These bitter sweet liqueurs are proprietary recipes of fruits and herbs steeped in wine or various alcohol bases, each unique and individual as the producers who create them. Amaro’s are made to be sipped …
The Old Man Cocktail
Today’s cocktail is the fusion of two great classics. It all started one evening when we were making an Old Fashioned and accidentally grabbed the sweet vermouth bottle. The result is a drink we call “The Old Man”. The moniker …
The Martinez
In cocktail history there is often confusion as to the origins of various drinks. Put inebriation into documentation and there is surely going to be some foggy spots. Before the Martini, before the Manhattan there was the Martinez. Or was …
