The Shaft cocktail is a legendary Canadian cocktail that is the best pre-game drink or mid-session pick-me-up. The Shaft cocktail is a great drink for people who need a boost of energy during their day or night out. There is debate where this cocktail originated, some say a bar in Alberta, some say Victoria. But […]
The Matador is a tequila-based cocktail. Less widely known than the margarita, its structure is similarly simple, with three primary ingredients: silver or blanco Tequila, pineapple juice, and lime juice. The Matador cocktail so combines three Mexican exports: Tequila, pineapple and lime. INGREDIENTS 30 ml/ 1 oz. Tequila 60 ml/ 2 oz. pineapple juice 20 […]
The Imperial Bulldog is a delicious tiki cocktail that uses the German spirit Underberg in a role that would normally be held by Angostura bitters. Pineapple works surprisingly well with Underberg. An interesting use by Underberg that makes a great tiki cocktail in the end. INGREDIENTS 1 bottle Underberg 22,5 ml/ ¾ oz. Aquavit 22,5 […]
The Golden Cadillac is a highlight for all fans of creamy sweet cocktails. Presumably it was invented by bartender Frank Klein in the 1950s in the Poor Reds BBQ bar in El Dorado, California. In a widespread story it is told that Klein mixed the wonderfully creamy cocktail for the first time for a newly […]
The Nixon cocktail is a smooth tasting sipper but a bit of an acquired taste. This cocktail was created by the legendary bartender, Joe Gilmore. Joe was originally from Belfast but moved to London and worked his way up to be the Head Barman at the American Bar at the Savoy, based in London. Joe […]
The Army & Navy is a classic cocktail combining gin, lemon, orgeat, and bitters. The tartness of fresh lemon juice is balanced by sweet and creamy orgeat, and Angostura bitters add depth and complexity. The Army & Navy is a great simple gin cocktail that has a slight tiki vibe due to the almond-flavored orgeat […]
And again a year comes to an end and a new one begins. My New Year’s Eve cocktail this time is the Set the New Year on Fire Cocktail. A tasty little fireworks display in a cocktail glass with flaming lime shell. INGREDIENTS 60 ml/ 2 oz. Single Malt Scotch Whiskey 15 ml/ ½ oz. […]
Hot chocolate is one of the classics among hot drinks. But for Christmas it should be a special cocktail: The Hot Xmas Chocolate with flambéed marshmallows. The cocktail tastes chocolaty with a light orange aroma. The slowly melted marshmallows give the drink a special touch. The ideal cocktail for Christmas Eve. Merry Xmas! INGREDIENTS 120 […]
Gisel makes a Caipirinha This time I was in the Beach Bar Olá Brasil in Santa Maria on the island of Sal in Cape Verde. The island of Sal is 5000 km (3000 miles) from my hometown, but only 2800 km (1700 miles) from Brazil. For this reason, there is nothing better than enjoying a […]
The Gin Basil Smash (originally also Gin Pesto) is a cocktail made from Gin, lemon, sugar syrup and basil. The recipe has spread worldwide from Hamburg since 2008 and is now considered a modern classic. The base is a Gin Sour, which is supplemented with fresh basil, which gives the drink a light green color. […]