Classics

Old Fashioned

Classic old fashioned recipe with aromatic orange peel and bitters

Rye Stirred Orange twist
Old Fashioned

Ingredients

  • 2 oz
    Rye
  • 1/4 oz
    Simple syrup
  • 3 dashes
    Angostura bitters
  • 1 twist
    Orange peel

Instructions

  1. Add rye, syrup, and bitters to a whisky glass with ice.
  2. Stir until chilled.
  3. Express an orange twist over the drink and drop it in.

Service

Glassware
Whisky glass
Garnish
Orange twist
Method
Stirred

Classics

Manhattan

A classic rye cocktail with sweet vermouth and bitters.

Rye Stirred Brandied cherry
Manhattan

Ingredients

  • 2 oz
    Rye
  • 1 oz
    Sweet vermouth
  • 2 dashes
    Angostura bitters

Instructions

  1. Add rye, sweet vermouth, and bitters to a mixing glass with ice.
  2. Stir until well chilled.
  3. Strain into a chilled coupe.
  4. Garnish with a brandied cherry.

Service

Glassware
Coupe
Garnish
Brandied cherry
Method
Stirred

Martinis & More

Pistacio Martini

Nutty, creamy, desceptively strong dessert drink.

Vodka Shaken None
Pistacio Martini

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 oz
    Pistachio liqueur
  • 1 1/2 oz
    Ketel One Vodka
  • 3/4 oz
    Amaretto
  • 1/2 oz
    Oat milk Optional, but adds a little thickness and balances the sweetness

Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice.
  2. Shake hard until properly chilled.
  3. Strain into a martini glass.

Service

Glassware
Martini glass
Garnish
None
Method
Shaken

Martinis & More

Blueberry Martini

A sweet or tart easy-drinking martini.

Vodka Shaken Skewered blueberries
Blueberry Martini

Ingredients

  • 2 oz
    Vodka
  • 3/4 oz
    Blueberry syrup
  • 1/4 oz
    Fresh lemon juice Adjust for more/less tartness

Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice.
  2. Shake until fully chilled.
  3. Strain into a martini glass.
  4. Garnish with skewered blueberries.

Service

Glassware
Martini glass
Garnish
Skewered blueberries
Method
Shaken

Martinis & More

Espresso Martini

My go to. Fresh espresso shot and maple syrup for flavor.

Vodka Shaken Coffee beans
Espresso Martini

Ingredients

  • 2 oz
    Ketel One Vodka
  • 1 oz
    Kahlua
  • Double shot
    Espresso
  • 1/2 oz
    Maple syrup Adjust for more sweetness

Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice.
  2. Shake until fully chilled.
  3. Strain into a martini glass.
  4. Garnish with espresso beans.

Service

Glassware
Martini glass
Garnish
Coffee beans
Method
Shaken

Martinis & More

Lingonberry Martini

A sweet-tart berry martini with a bright lingonberry edge.

Vodka Shaken Skewered lingonberries
Lingonberry Martini

Ingredients

  • 2 oz
    Vodka
  • 3/4 oz
    Lingonberry syrup
  • 1/4 oz
    Fresh lemon juice Adjust for more/less tartness

Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice.
  2. Shake until fully chilled.
  3. Strain into a martini glass.
  4. Garnish with skewered lingonberries.

Service

Glassware
Martini glass
Garnish
Skewered lingonberries
Method
Shaken

Martinis & More

Elderflower Martini

A light floral martini with elderflower sweetness and lemon.

Vodka Shaken Lemon twist
Elderflower Martini

Ingredients

  • 2 oz
    Vodka
  • 3/4 oz
    Elderflower syrup
  • 1/4 oz
    Fresh lemon juice Adjust for more/less tartness

Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice.
  2. Shake until fully chilled.
  3. Strain into a martini glass.
  4. Garnish with a lemon twist.

Service

Glassware
Martini glass
Garnish
Lemon twist
Method
Shaken

Martinis & More

Gin and Vermouth

A simple, brisk gin and sweet vermouth serve with a citrus finish.

Gin Stirred Lemon twist
Gin and Vermouth

Ingredients

  • 2 oz
    Gin
  • 1 oz
    Sweet vermouth
  • 1 dash
    Angostura bitters

Instructions

  1. Add gin, sweet vermouth, and bitters to a mixing glass with ice.
  2. Stir until well chilled.
  3. Strain into a chilled coupe.
  4. Garnish with a lemon twist.

Service

Glassware
Coupe
Garnish
Lemon twist
Method
Stirred

Sours & Citrus

Whisky Sour

Classic tart whisky drink.

Whisky Shaken None
Whisky Sour

Ingredients

  • 2 oz
    Whisky
  • 3/4 oz
    Lemon juice
  • 1/2 oz
    Simple syrup Substitute blueberry syrup for a fruitier drink
  • 2 dashes
    Angostura bitters

Instructions

  1. Add whisky, lemon juice, and simple to a (dry) shaker.
  2. Shake until fully frothy.
  3. Strain into a whisky glass.
  4. Add 2 dashes of bitters and stir.

Service

Glassware
Whisky glass
Garnish
None
Method
Shaken

Sours & Citrus

Elderflower Gin Fizz

Gin, elderflower, and lemon topped with bubbles.

Gin Shaken Lemon wheel
Elderflower Gin Fizz

Ingredients

  • 2 oz
    Gin
  • 3/4 oz
    Elderflower syrup
  • 3/4 oz
    Fresh lemon juice
  • Top with
    Soda water, tonic, or ginger beer Use ginger beer for a sweeter drink

Instructions

  1. Add gin, elderflower syrup, and lemon juice to a shaker with ice.
  2. Shake until fully chilled.
  3. Strain into a highball glass over fresh ice.
  4. Top with soda water, tonic, or ginger beer.
  5. Garnish with a lemon wheel.

Service

Glassware
Highball glass
Garnish
Lemon wheel
Method
Shaken

Sours & Citrus

Gin Rickey

A historic, sugar-free classic that is tart, crisp, and incredibly refreshing.

Gin Built Spent lime wheel
Gin Rickey

Ingredients

  • 2 oz
    Gin
  • 1/2 oz
    Fresh lime juice
  • Top with
    Soda water

Instructions

  1. Pour gin and lime juice into a highball glass filled with ice.
  2. Top with soda water and stir gently.
  3. Garnish with the spent lime wheel.

Service

Glassware
Highball glass
Garnish
Spent lime wheel
Method
Built

Sours & Citrus

Gin and Soda Collins

A lighter, less sugary variation of the classic Tom Collins.

Gin Shaken Lemon wheel
Gin and Soda Collins

Ingredients

  • 2 oz
    Gin
  • 3/4 oz
    Fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 oz
    Simple syrup (or honey syrup)
  • Top with
    Soda water

Instructions

  1. Shake the gin, lemon juice, and syrup with ice.
  2. Strain into a tall glass with fresh ice.
  3. Top with soda water.

Service

Glassware
Highball glass
Garnish
Lemon wheel
Method
Shaken

Sours & Citrus

Whisky Highball

A simple, crisp highball with rye and club soda.

Whisky Built Lemon or lime peel
Whisky Highball

Ingredients

  • 2 oz
    Rye whisky
  • Top with
    Club soda

Instructions

  1. Add rye whisky to a highball glass filled with ice.
  2. Top with club soda and stir gently.
  3. Express a lemon or lime peel over the drink and drop it in.

Service

Glassware
Highball glass
Garnish
Lemon or lime peel
Method
Built