Yes 90% of the recipes out there have Gin playing the major role instead of my cognac recipe. If you want to succumb to peer pressure go ahead and use gin but stir instead of shake.
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Ingredient: Champagne
Champagne Cocktail
I have a theory that this cocktail was invented to liven up champagne that was opened the day before. I have no history to back it up, but that’s my theory of why it was created in the first place.
Read MoreChampagne Buck Cocktail
In researching the mimosa, I came across this recipe in the 1947 Trader Vic’s Bartender’s Guide. The recipe in the guide had ingredients that spoke to a great combination. I gave the recipe a try and it was tasty, but the ratio did not have a classic feel. I started with equal portions like in a last word and started adjusting before finalizing this recipe. This is not as dry as a champagne cocktail, but drier than the Mimosa and Buck’s Fizz. Ingredients 4 oz Champagne 1 oz Orange Juice 1 oz Gin 1/2 oz Luxardo Maraschino Garnish None but […]
Read MoreCadillac Mimosa
In researching the mimosa, I found lots of versions from guides in the 40’s and 50’s that had orange liqueurs included in the ingredients. This a homage to those older recipes. Try it for a special occasion.
Read MoreBuck Fizz
A rarity in the cocktail world. This cocktail absolutely was invented for the Buck Club in London. It was first listed in their menu in 1921. In 1925, a similar cocktail, the mimosa, appeared on the Ritz Carlton London’s menu. What is not known is the exact recipe of the original. The Buck’s Club has never made it public. Some older bartenders’ guides list grenadine as an ingredient. What is agreed upon is the original Buck’s Fizz was more orange juice and less champagne than the original Mimosa. In doing research, I did find it interesting that the Trader […]
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