Paradise Cocktail is an aperitif (pre-dinner) drink. It is one of the classic cocktails, and a nice accompaniment on summer evening dinners. This drink was invented by Harry Craddock in 1930 and was featured in his book, The Savoy Cocktail Book.
In order to make this cocktail, you need gin, Read more
Pisco Sour cocktail is a mixed drink usually made with Lisbon and Eureka lemons. However, with the availability of Pisco bitters, this cocktail along with the Mojito and Caipirinha have become increasingly popular in the United States.
The origin of pisco sour is still being debated as both Chile and Peru claimed it. In Chile, their variations includes the use of spicy green chili (Aji Sour), Read more
The Old Fashioned cocktail is made by dissolving sugar with bitters and by adding alcohol such as whiskey or brandy and garnished with a twist of citrus rind. It is typically served in an Old fashioned glass, thus the mixed drink’s name.
The book of David A. Embury, The Fine Art of Mixing Drinks, listed the Old Fashioned cocktail as one of the six basic drinks. Read more
Jack Rose is classic cocktail popular made with applejack, grenadine and lime or lemon juice. It became popular in 1920s and 1930s and it appeared in one of Ernest Hemingway’s, The Sun Also Rises.
The Jack Rose is also listed in David A. Embury’s The Fine Art of Mixing Drinks as one of the six basic drinks. Read more
Sidecar was originally invented at a bar in Paris in 1931 for one of the patrons who was fond of arriving driven in a motorcycle sidecar.
Sazerac is one of the oldest known cocktails, with its origins in pre-Civil War New Orleans, Louisiana.
Cherry Julep is a variation of Mint Julep with a delightful cherry flavor.
Watch the video on how Rachel Maddow teaches you make this drink Read more
The B&B was created in the 1930s when a bartender in the 21 Club in New York had the idea of combining Benedictine with brandy.
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