Mixology
A curated list of my favorite specs I've collected over the years... without ads.
Aviation
A pre-prohibition classic. Floral, tart, and sky blue.
- 2 oz Gin
- 0.5 oz Maraschino Liqueur
- 0.25 oz Crème de Violette
- 0.75 oz Lemon Juice
Shake with ice. Strain into a chilled coupe. Garnish with a cherry.
Old Fashioned
The definition of a cocktail. Spirit, sugar, water, bitters.
- 2 oz Bourbon or Rye
- 1 Sugar Cube (or 0.25 oz Simple Syrup)
- 2-3 dashes Angostura Bitters
- Orange Peel
Muddle sugar and bitters. Add whiskey and ice. Stir until chilled. Express orange oil over glass.
Fall Favorites
Cider & Maple Old Fashioned
Specs:
2 oz Bourbon
1 oz Apple Cider
1 oz Pure Maple Syrup
4-6 dashes Orange Bitters
Shake with ice, strain over fresh ice. Garnish with cinnamon stick.
Fall Margarita
Specs:
2 oz Tequila (Reposado/Blanco)
1 oz Apple Cider Syrup*
0.5 oz Lime Juice
Shake with ice, strain. *Syrup: Reduce cider with sugar & cinnamon.
Cranberry Bourbon
Specs:
1.5 oz Bourbon
1 oz Sweet Vermouth
2 oz Orange Juice
1 oz Cranberry Juice (Unsweetened)
0.5 oz Simple Syrup
Shake well, strain over fresh ice.
Modern Classics
Coffee Negroni
Specs:
0.75 oz Gin
0.75 oz Campari
0.75 oz Coffee Liqueur (Mr. Black)
Stir with ice, strain over large rock. Express orange peel.
White Negroni
Specs:
1 oz Roku Gin
1 oz Bianco Bitter
1 oz Luxardo Bitter
Stir with ice, strain over large rock. Garnish with lemon zest.
Naked and Famous
Specs:
0.75 oz Mezcal
0.75 oz Yellow Chartreuse
0.75 oz Campari
0.75 oz Lime Juice
Shake with ice, double strain into coupe.
The Last Word
Specs:
0.75 oz Gin
0.75 oz Green Chartreuse
0.75 oz Maraschino Liqueur
0.75 oz Lime Juice
Shake with ice, double strain into chilled coupe.