Elvis Cocktails

Question 1

Elvis Martini

Answer 1

London Dry Gin, Vodka, Blanc Vermouth, Tangerine

Drinks like a Vesper Martini – light, floral, hint of citrus

Spec:
.25 Tangerine Vinegar
.5 Blanc Vermouth
1 Grey Goose Vodka
1.5 Bombay Sapphire
Stir -> Nick and Nora -> Lemon Coin

Question 2

Gibson (Elvis)

Answer 2

London Dry Gin, Pearl Onion, Fines Herbes, Dry Vermouth

Drinks like a Gibson Martini - crisp, slightly savory, notes of tarragon and chervil

Spec:
.25 Fines Herbes Brine
.75 Dry Vermouth
2.5 Citadelle Gin
Stir -> Nick and Nora -> Pickled Onion Skewer

Question 3

Jones Collins

Answer 3

Pastis, Dry Vermouth, Lemon, Sparkling Water

Drinks like a Collins -> bubbly and refreshing, bright, slightly creamy with a hint of anise

Spec:
.5 Simple
.75 Lemon
.75 Dry Vermouth
.75 Pastis
Chip Shake -> Top with Perrier -> Highball -> Lemon Wheel

Question 4

French 75 (Elvis)

Answer 4

Cognac or Gin, Thyme, Lemon, Cremant

Drinks like a French 75 - slightly savory with a hint of thyme, subtle honeyed richness

Spec:
.25 Bigallet Thym
.5 honey
.75 Lemon
1.5 Pierre Ferrand 1840 or Citadelle Gin
Shake -> Coupe -> Top Sparkling -> Lemon Coin

Question 5

The Shaggy

Answer 5

Rum, Ginger Beer, Lime

Drinks like a Dark & Stormy - this is a classic Dark & Stormy riff that was served at The Great Jones Cafe for 35 years

Spec:
.5 Lime
1.5 Gosling’s Rum
Top Blenheim’s Ginger Beer
Build -> Highball -> Lime Wedge

Question 6

Negroni (Elvis)

Answer 6

London Dry Gin, Coffee, Campari, Sweet Vermouth

Drinks like a Negroni - a classic Negroni with a subtle hint of coffee

Spec:
.25 Mr Black
.75 Dolin Rouge
1 Campari
1.5 The Botanist Gin