The cocktail Flow My Tears, the Policeman Said is named after science fiction novel of the same name of the year 1974 by American writer Philip K. Dick. The novel is set in a futuristic dystopia where the United States has become a police state in the aftermath of a Second American Civil War. The […]
The Appletini, also known as the Apple Martini, is an apple-flavored cocktail. It became popular in the 1990s when, alongside the Cosmopolitan, numerous fruity short drinks became fashionable, many of which had the word “Martini” in their names. Like their role model, the classic Martini cocktail, they are served in a Y-shaped glassbut have little […]
The Alkohol-free cocktail Pussyfoot was created in 1920 by Robert Vermeire at the Embassy Club, London, England. This non-alcoholic cocktail is named after ‘Pussyfoot’ (William E.) Johnson, who was an fervent supporter of Prohibition. INGREDIENTS 120 ml/ 4 oz. freshly squeezed orange juice 15 ml/ ½ oz. freshly squeezed lemon juice 15 ml/ ½ oz. […]
The Woo Woo cocktail is a fruity American cocktail which is considered a mix between Cosmopolitan and Fuzzy Navel. It is made with vodka, peach schnapps and cranberry juice. Although Woo Woo is a popular cocktail, its origins are still somewhat murky, but many believe that it was invented in a (now closed) First Edition […]
The Ono Cocktail is a cocktail made with beer. Opinions differ on whether to pour beer into cocktails. But my Astra salesman Jan emailed me this great recipe. The Hamburg Astra beer, mixed with cranberry juice and French Calvados, results in a very refreshing cocktail that you should definitely try. After that, one can only […]
The Haps Flip is a cocktail from the GDR. A country that has not existed since 1990. The cocktail comes from the TV show HAPS from the TV studio in Rostock and was actually made to promote a blender. Unfortunately, there weren’t that many cocktail ingredients in the GDR and what was available was used. […]
The Breakfast at Tiffany`s cocktail is orign in Australia. The refreshing, citrusy cocktail is perfect for brunch. With a cheeky hit of sweet jam and a dash of bitters, you’ll be making this one bottomless. INGREDIENTS 60 ml/ 2 oz. Gin 30 ml/ 1 oz. freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 bar spoons of your favourite […]
The El Torado cocktail is popular throughout Mexico. No wonder, since it contains a large amount of Tequila. The cocktail is rounded off with apple juice and Italian Vermouth. A great taste experience. INGREDIENTS 60 ml/ 2 oz. Tequila Reposado 45 ml/ 1 ½ oz. apple juice 15 ml/ ½ oz. Martini Extra Dy Vermouth […]
The Suffering Bastard cocktail was created in the year 1942 by Joe Scialom at the Shepheard’s Hotel, Cairo, Egypt. It’s an unusual combination of Gin and Cognac, lengthened and flavored with ginger beer, as this vintage classic was originally conceived as a hangover cure. INGREDIENTS 30 ml/ 1 oz. Rémy Martin Cognac 30 ml/ 1 […]
This time I was at 2 Brothers Bar Santorini / Greece. Bartender Xristos prepared the wonderful Cucumber Sling cocktail there. The 2 Brothers Bar Santorini is located in the beautiful Greek Island of Santorini, Two Brothers Bar first opened its doors in March 1983 as you guess it, by two brothers – Dimitris and Giannis. […]