Bourbon Flip
Bourbon Flip Another delicious cocktail with eggs and cream! Don’t worry about the raw egg, any salmonella from eggs is from the outside of the shell and not the insides. If you are super worried you can always wash the outside of the egg with warm water. 3 oz of bourbon 1 oz simple […]
Covfefe Royale
1.5 oz Irish Whiskey 0.75 oz Kahlua 0.75 oz Creme de Cacao 1.5 oz milk Shake with ice. Strain into a short cocktail glass Top with some whipped cream and shaved chocolate if you are feeling fancy.
Mandarin Mint Fizz
Mandarin Mint Fizz A cocktail I had at Pete Miller’s Jazz bar in Evanston. Light, fruity, and minty. 2 oz Citrus Vodka 1 oz simple syrup 3-4 springs worth of mint leaves 1 half of a mandarin (plus some rind and zest) 1 half of a lime (plus some rind and zest) 1 half […]
Mint Julep
Mint Julep 1 oz simple syrup 2 oz bourbon 8-10 mint leaves Crushed ice To a short glass add 8-10 fresh mint leaves. Add 1 oz of simple syrup. GENTLY bruise the mint leaves in the syrup. Not enough to break or cut any of the leaves. They release plenty of flavor with little […]
Pear Brandy
Pear Brandy A homemade pear liqueur made with brandy gives you the sweetness of a fruit liqueur and the dryness of brandy in one ingredient. This pear liqueur hits the “Do I DIY?” mark: easy, cheap, and better-tasting than the store-bought stuff. Notes: I used Bosc pears, but any pear will do. You can […]
Ramos Gin Fizz
Ramos Gin Fizz Possibly my favorite drink after only having it a few times. Don’t worry about the raw egg, any salmonella from eggs is from the outside of the shell and not the insides. If you are super worried you can always wash the outside of the egg with warm water. To a […]
Tom and Jerry
Tom and Jerry A delightful winter cocktail gaurenteed to make you want to curl up by the fire. When you make a lot of them you should start by making a batter, but if you are just making one then just shake it together and it will get pretty frothy. For one: 1/2 oz […]
