Argyle Elixir
Scotch Whisky and Sherry go together like peas and carrots. Most Scotch Whisky lovers know of the long practice of maturing Whisky in casks once used for Sherry. This cocktail plays on that pairing albeit seriously ramping-up the Sherry component. To further pl...
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Caorunn Winter Spices Gin and Tonic
Caorunn, the great Scottish Gin, has shared this festive recipe with us. It's a great way to still be refreshed by the classic Gin and Tonic while also sipping a bit of holiday cheer with the addition of rich, brown spices. This is a great holiday party cocktail...
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Sorrentino
This beautiful cocktail was created by Francesco Lafranconi. It is certainly a drink inspired by the Negroni. While so many Negroni variations fall flat the Sorrentino is equal to the Negroni. The name gives a nod to the beautiful southern coastal town of Sorren...
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La Paloma
Most people assume that the Margarita is the national cocktail of Mexico. Well, it’s not – it's the Paloma. La Paloma (the dove in Spanish) is just about the most refreshing cocktail on the planet. It’s super easy to construct and when the sun’s heat is...
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Purple Rain
This simple cocktail (yes I know it requires making a special tea) came to me after a weekend party. At the party we made a cocktail featured on Rick Bayless’ TV show. Chef Bayless made a cocktail that included Jamaica tea (hibiscus) along with Tequila, orange...
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Singapore Nights
I love the fruits and spices found in Southeast Asia. I crave the clever combinations of sweet and tart and I wanted to create a cocktail that included some of my favorite things to use in the kitchen. Tamarind is high on the list as I love the dense, rich pulp...
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Louisville Cooler
Bourbon is a great and versatile spirit ready to sip straight form the bottle or as the base of a great cocktail. The Louisville Cooler is an often-overlooked drink in Bourbon's bag of tricks and that's a shame. This tasty cocktail is both refreshing and satisf...
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Irish Tipsy Orchard
This simple cocktail can be made easily in the home or at the bar. The dry apple and Sherry flavors ideally compliment the rich flavors of Irish Whiskey. It is ultra refreshing in winter and is an ideal aperitif. You may notice that we are fond of matching Sher...
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Aviation Cocktail
This classic cocktail is named for the once glamorous mode of transportation. It beckons to a time when the friendly skies were indeed friendly, the flight attendants were eye-catching and well appointed, the food (yes, they once fed you) was impeccable, and yo...
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Cosmopolitan
Try spending a Saturday night in a club without seeing one of these. A better idea would be to not spend your Saturday nights in a club but that's another story. This new classic cocktail was invented in the 1980s. Like cocktails of old there are numerous barten...
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