Recipe Variations Flashcards
Acapulco
Brainscape: 2 oz light rum or tequila 1/2 oz triple sec 1 oz lime juice 1 tsp sugar Shake and strain into a lowball glass Garnish with mint sprig
Affair
Brainscape: Strawberry schnapps Cranberry juice Orange juice (1:1:1)
After Five
Brainscape: Kahlua Bailey's Irish Cream Peppermint Schnapps Layered (1:1:1)
Alabama Slammer
Brainscape recipe: 1/2 oz Southern Comfort 1/2 oz Amaretto 1/2 oz sloe gin Dash of fresh lemon juice Cherry or lemon slice or 1 oz Southern Comfort 1 oz Amaretto 1/2 oz Sloe Gin 1/2 oz lemon juice Shake and strain into a highball glass Garnish with cherry
Alexander
Brainscape: 1.5 oz gin 1.5 oz White Crème de Cacao Add 1 oz cream Shake, pour Sprinkle with nutmeg
Alexander’s Sister
Brainscape: 1.5 oz gin 1.5 oz white crème de menthe Add 1 oz cream Shake, pour Sprinkle with nutmeg
Amaretto Sour
Brainscape: 2 oz amaretto 1 oz sour mix Shake Strain into highball glass Garnish with lime
Angel’s Kiss
Brainscape: Cream White crème de cacao Sloe gin Brandy Layered (1:1:1)
Angel’s Tit #1
Brainscape:
Dark crème de cacao
Cream
Layered (1:1)
Apple Martini
Brainscape recipe:
All drinks are served in a chilled martini glass
Pour ingredients into a master glass with ice
Shake for 8-10 seconds
Pour the ice and water out of the cocktail glass
Strain the drink into chilled martini glass
Garnish
1-1/2 oz. vodka (regular or apple flavored)
½ oz. apple liqueur
Splash of lemon juice
Apple slice or apple candy
or
2 oz vodka
1/2 oz apple schnapps
Splash Cointreau and lime
Garnish cherry
Autumn in New York
Brainscape: 1.5 oz green creme de menthe 1.5 oz white creme de cacao 3 oz vanilla ice cream Blend on low for 15-20 seconds
B-52
Brainscape: Bailey's Irish Kahlua Grand Marnier (Layered 1:1:1)
B-53
Brainscape: Kahlua Bailey's Irish Layered (1:1) Splash Frangelico Splash Grand Marnier
Bahama Mama
Brainscape recipe: 1/2 oz lemon juice 2 oz orange juice 2 oz pineapple juice 1 1/2 oz rum 1 oz coconut rum 1/2 oz grenadine syrup Fresh fruit
Bailey’s and Coffee
Brainscape: Before pouring the coffee and liquor into the mug, warm the mug by filling it with hot water and letting it sit for 30 seconds Pour out the hot water Mix liqueur with coffee Top with whipped cream Garnish with a cherry and cinnamon Drip a few drops of the liqueur on top of the whipped cream 1.5 oz Bailey's Irish Cream
Banana Banshee
Brainscape: 1.5 oz Crème de Banane 1.5 oz White Crème de Cacao Add 1 oz cream Shake, pour
Bellini
Brainscape: Pour non-alcohol ingredients into glass first Add wine or champagne last 4-6 oz champagne 3 oz peach nectar (or use a pureed fresh peach) Splash peach brandy (optional) Serve in a chilled champagne glass No ice
Bellini Martini
Brainscape:
All drinks are served in a chilled martini glass
Pour ingredients into a master glass with ice
Shake for 8-10 seconds
Pour the ice and water out of the cocktail glass
Strain the drink into chilled martini glass
Garnish
2 oz vodka
1 1/2 oz peach schnapps and peach nectar
Garnish lemon peel
Between the Sheets
Brainscape: 1 oz light rum 1 oz brandy 1 oz triple sec 1 tsp bar sugar 1 oz lemon juice Shake, strain into a highball glass Garnish with lemon or lime twist
Black and Tan
Brainscape:
Hold glass at an angle and fill halfway with light-colored beer
Float dark-colored beer
Serve in a pint glass
Black Russian
Brainscape recipe: 1-½ oz. vodka ¾ oz. Kahlua or Fill a lowball glass 3/4 with ice Pour in a one-to-one ratio over ice (alcohol first) Stir No garnishes for lowballs unless otherwise specified Vodka, Kahlua
Black Velvet
Brainscape:
Hold glass at an angle and fill halfway with champagne
Float Guinness
Serve in a pint glass
Black Velvet
Brainscape recipe:
1 oz. Guinness or other stout
3 oz. champagne
Bloody Beer
Brainscape:
Fill Ale or light lager
2 oz spicy tomato juice
Serve in a pint glass
Bloody Mary/
Bloody Maria
Brainscape recipe: 1-1/2 oz. Vodka 3 oz. tomato juice ½ oz. fresh lemon juice Few drops of Worcestershire Sauce, to taste Freshly ground black pepper Dash of celery salt Grated horseradish Tabasco sauce Lemon wedge and celery stick or Fill a highball glass 3/4 with ice Pour 1.5 liquor and fill with mixer Stir 1.5 oz vodka or tequila 3 oz tomato juice Dash any combination of the following: Lemon juice Black pepper Tabasco Rose's lime juice Worcestershire sauce Salt Garnish with lime and celery stick *Or use 1 part vodka or tequila to 3 parts Bloody Mary mix
Bombay Punch
Brainscape recipe: 3 oz. Maraschino syrup or Grenadine 3 oz. apricot liqueur 3 oz. Curacao or Cointreau 2 cups sherry 2 cups brandy 1 liter soda water 1 liter ginger ale (or ½ liter ginger ale plus ½ liter champagne) Fresh fruit and sprigs of sugared mint (25 5-oz. servings)
Bourbon and Soda
Brainscape: Fill a lowball glass 3/4 with ice Pour 1.5 oz of whiskey, scotch, or bourbon Splash of a mixer Stir 1.5 oz bourbon Splash of soda
Bourbon and Water
Brainscape: Fill a lowball glass 3/4 with ice Pour 1.5 oz of whiskey, scotch, or bourbon Splash of a mixer Stir 1.5 oz bourbon Splash of water
Brain Hemorrhage
Brainscape: Peach Schnapps (must go in first) Bailey's Irish Cream Layered (1:1:1) Color with grenadine by floating a few drops on top
Brandy Alexander
Brainscape: 1.5 oz brandy 1.5 oz Dark Crème de Cacao Add 1 oz cream Shake, pour Sprinkle with nutmeg
Brandy Freeze
Brainscape: 1.5 oz brandy 1.5 white creme de cacao 3 oz vanilla ice cream Blend on low for 15-20 seconds
Brandy Sour
Brainscape: 2 oz brandy 1 oz sour mix Shake Strain into highball glass Garnish with cherry and orange
Brandy Stinger
Brainscape:
Fill a lowball glass 3/4 with ice
Pour in a one-to-one ratio over ice (alcohol first)
Stir
No garnishes for lowballs unless otherwise specified
Brandy, Crème de Menthe
Brave Bull
Brainscape:
Fill a lowball glass 3/4 with ice
Pour in a one-to-one ratio over ice (alcohol first)
Stir
No garnishes for lowballs unless otherwise specified
Tequila, Kahlua, Garnish with a lemon twist
Buttery Nipple
Brainscape:
Bailey’s Irish Cream
Butterscotch schnapps
Layered (1:1)
Buttery Nipple with a Kiss
Brainscape: Bailey's Irish Cream Butterscotch schnapps Layered (1:1) Splash cherry liqueur
Café Amaretto
Brainscape: Before pouring the coffee and liquor into the mug, warm the mug by filling it with hot water and letting it sit for 30 seconds Pour out the hot water Mix liqueur with coffee Top with whipped cream Garnish with a cherry and cinnamon Drip a few drops of the liqueur on top of the whipped cream 1.5 oz Amaretto 1/2 oz brandy (optional)
Café Royale
Brainscape:
Before pouring the coffee and liquor into the mug, warm the mug by filling it with hot water and letting it sit for 30 seconds
Pour out the hot water
Mix liqueur with coffee
Top with whipped cream
Garnish with a cherry and cinnamon
Drip a few drops of the liqueur on top of the whipped cream
1/2 oz brandy
1 sugar cube
1/2 oz cream (optional)
(soak sugar cube in brandy in a spoon over coffee; ignite; stir; layer with cream)
Caipirinha
ka-purr-in-ya
Brainscape:
Muddle 1 medium lime cut into 8 wedges, peel side down with
1 tsp sugar in bottom of chilled glass
Then add ice
Fill with 2 oz cachaça
Stir
Garnish with lime wedges and/or sugarcane sticks
*Tropical fruit juices may also be added (e.g. mango, passion fruit, etc.)
California Rootbeer
Brainscape: Fill a highball glass 3/4 with ice Pour 1.5 liquor and fill with mixer Stir 1 oz Kahlua 1 oz Galliano Fill with club soda Splash coke Splash beer (optional)
Cape Cod/Cape Codder
Brainscape: Frost rim 1.5 oz vodka 1/2 oz lime juice Fill/color with cranberry juice Shake, strain into a martini glass Garnish with lime or Fill a highball glass 3/4 with ice Pour 1.5 liquor and fill with mixer Stir 1.5 oz vodka 1/2 oz of lime juice Fill with cranberry juice Garnish with lime
Champagne Punch
Brainscape recipe: 4 oz. fresh lemon juice 4 oz. unsweetened pineapple juice 3 oz. grenadine or maraschino syrup 1 cup brandy 3 oz. triple sec or Cointreau 1 (750 mL) bottle of white wine 2 bottles (750 mL each) chilled champagne Fruit slices and fresh strawberries (20 5-oz. servings)
Chocolate Martini
Brainscape:
All drinks are served in a chilled martini glass
Pour ingredients into a master glass with ice
Shake for 8-10 seconds
Pour the ice and water out of the cocktail glass
Strain the drink into chilled martini glass
Garnish
2 oz vodka
1 oz dark creme de cacao
Garnish with a mint sprig
Daiquiri (Classic)
Brainscape: 1.5 oz light rum 1/2 oz lime juice 1 tsp sugar Shake and strain into frosted (optional) lowball glass Garnish with lime
Martini (Classic)
Brainscape recipe:
1-1/2 oz. gin (or vodka)
½ oz. dry vermouth
Lemon peel or olive
Note: For a Dirty Martini, add a splash of olive brine.
or
All drinks are served in a chilled martini glass
Pour ingredients into a master glass with ice
Shake for 8-10 seconds
Pour the ice and water out of the cocktail glass
Strain the drink into chilled martini glass
Garnish
2 oz gin
1 tsp dry vermouth
Shake
Strain into chilled martini glass
Garnish with odd number of olives or a lemon twist
Cocaine Lady
Brainscape: 1.5 oz Kahlua Add 1 oz cream Shake, pour Splash Coca-Cola
Cosmopolitan
Brainscape recipe: 2 oz. vodka 2 oz. cranberry juice 1 oz. fresh lime juice ¾ oz. Cointreau Lime wedge or Frost rim 1 1/2 oz vodka (common with Absolut Citron or Stoli Vodka) 1/2 oz Triple Sec (common with Cointreau) Fill/color with cranberry juice Shake, strain into a martini glass Garnish with a lime twist
Cranberry Cooler
Brainscape: Blend: 1 1/2 oz Bourbon 1 1/2 oz cranberry juice 1/2 oz lime juice 1 tsp sugar 3-4 oz crushed ice on low for 15-20 seconds Pour into a parfait glass
Creamsicle
also called a “Dreamsicle”
Brainscape: 1/2 oz Galliano 1/2 oz Triple Sec 1/2 oz White Crème de Cacao 1/2 oz cream Add orange juice Shake, pour or 1.5 oz vodka 1.5 oz white creme de cacao 1.5 oz triple sec 3 oz vanilla ice cream Blend on low for 15-20 seconds Garnish with an orange slice
Crispy Critter
Brainscape: Kahlua Amaretto Peppermint Schnapps Layered (1:1:1) Top with Bacardi 151 (optional: light on fire)
Cuba Libre/
Rum and Coke
Brainscape: Fill a highball glass 3/4 with ice Pour 1.5 liquor and fill with mixer Stir 1.5 oz rum Fill with coke Garnish with lime
Cucaracha
Brainscape: Kahlua Tequila Layered (1:2) Ignite tequila and serve with a straw
Dirty Banana
Brainscape: 1.5 oz Crème de Banane 1.5 Kahlua Ad 1 oz cream Shake, pour
Dirty Martini
Brainscape:
All drinks are served in a chilled martini glass
Pour ingredients into a master glass with ice
Shake for 8-10 seconds
Pour the ice and water out of the cocktail glass
Strain the drink into chilled martini glass
Garnish
2 oz gin (or vodka)
1 tsp dry vermouth
2 tsp olive brine
Shake
Strain into chilled martini glass
Garnish with an olive
Dirty Mother
Brainscape:
Fill a lowball glass 3/4 with ice
Pour in a one-to-one ratio over ice (alcohol first)
Stir
No garnishes for lowballs unless otherwise specified
Brandy, Kahlua
Dry Martini
Brainscape:
All drinks are served in a chilled martini glass
Pour ingredients into a master glass with ice
Shake for 8-10 seconds
Pour the ice and water out of the cocktail glass
Strain the drink into chilled martini glass
Garnish
2 oz gin
3/4 tsp dry vermouth
Dutch Coffee
Brainscape: Before pouring the coffee and liquor into the mug, warm the mug by filling it with hot water and letting it sit for 30 seconds Pour out the hot water Mix liqueur with coffee Top with whipped cream Garnish with a cherry and cinnamon Drip a few drops of the liqueur on top of the whipped cream 1.5 oz Vandermint
East-West
Brainscape: 2 oz sake 2 dashes Angostura bitters Iced cranberry juice cocktail 1 lemon slice Serve with 3-4 large ice cubes in a highball glass
Egg Nog
Brainscape recipe: 12 eggs, separated 1 cup sugar 1 quart heavy cream 1 quart milk 1 quart blended whiskey or bourbon 1 cup rum or brandy (30-40 servings)
Emerald Martini
Brainscape:
All drinks are served in a chilled martini glass
Pour ingredients into a master glass with ice
Shake for 8-10 seconds
Pour the ice and water out of the cocktail glass
Strain the drink into chilled martini glass
Garnish
2 oz vodka
1 1/2 oz Midori
Garnish with lemon twist
Extra Dry Martini
Brainscape:
All drinks are served in a chilled martini glass
Pour ingredients into a master glass with ice
Shake for 8-10 seconds
Pour the ice and water out of the cocktail glass
Strain the drink into chilled martini glass
Garnish
2 oz gin
1/2 tsp dry vermouth
French 75
Brainscape: 2 oz cognac 1/2 oz lemon juice 1 tsp of sugar Shake and strain into Collins glass Add 4 oz champagne Garnish with lemon twist
French Connection
Brainscape:
Fill a lowball glass 3/4 with ice
Pour in a one-to-one ratio over ice (alcohol first)
Stir
No garnishes for lowballs unless otherwise specified
Brandy, Amaretto
Frozen Cappuccino
Brainscape: 1/2 oz Bailey's Irish Cream 1/2 oz Kahlua 1/2 oz Frangelico 1 scoop vanilla ice cream 1 dash light cream 3-4 oz crushed ice Blend on low for 15-20 seconds
Frozen Daiquiri
Brainscape: Frost rim of glass Blend: 1.5 oz of light rum 1 oz lime juice 1 tsp sugar 3-4 oz crushed ice on low for 15-20 seconds Garnish with fruit
Frozen: Strawberry Daiquiri; Banana Daiquiri; Peach Daiquiri; Pineapple Daiquiri; Mint Daiquiri
Brainscape: Frost rim of glass Blend: 1.5 oz of light rum 2 oz frozen strawberries; Half banana, 1/2 oz creme de banane; 1/2 peach, 1/2 oz peach brandy; 3-4 pineapple chunks, 1/2 oz triple sec; 1 tbsp lime juice, 6 mint leaves, 1 tsp sugar 3-4 oz crushed ice on low for 15-20 seconds Garnish with fruit
Fuzzy Navel
Brainscape recipe: 2 oz. peach schnapps 4 oz. fresh orange juice Orange peel or peach slice or Fill a highball glass 3/4 with ice Pour 1.5 liquor and fill with mixer Stir 1.5 oz peach schnapps Fill with orange juice Garnish with orange slice
Gibson
Brainscape:
All drinks are served in a chilled martini glass
Pour ingredients into a master glass with ice
Shake for 8-10 seconds
Pour the ice and water out of the cocktail glass
Strain the drink into chilled martini glass
Garnish
2 oz gin
1 1/2 tsp dry vermouth
Shake
Strain into chilled martini glass
Garnish with a pearl onion
Gimlet
Brainscape: Frost rim 2 oz gin 1/2 oz Rose's lime juice Shake, strain into martini glass Garnish with a lime
Gin and Tonic
Brainscape recipe: Gin Tonic water Lime wedge or Fill a highball glass 3/4 with ice Pour 1.5 liquor and fill with mixer Stir 1.5 oz gin Fill with tonic Garnish with lime
Girl Scout Cookie
Brainscape: 1.5 oz Kahlua 1.5 oz peppermint schnapps Add 1 oz cream Shake, pour
Godfather
Brainscape:
Fill a lowball glass 3/4 with ice
Pour in a one-to-one ratio over ice (alcohol first)
Stir
No garnishes for lowballs unless otherwise specified
Scotch, Amaretto
Godmother
Brainscape:
Fill a lowball glass 3/4 with ice
Pour in a one-to-one ratio over ice (alcohol first)
Stir
No garnishes for lowballs unless otherwise specified
Vodka, Amaretto
Golden Cadillac
Brainscape: 1.5 oz Galliano 1.5 oz White Creme de Cacao Add 1 oz cream Shake, pour
Grasshopper
Brainscape: 1.5 oz Green Creme de Menthe 1.5 oz White Creme de Cacao Add 1 oz cream Shake, pour
Green Monster
Brainscape: Fill a highball glass 3/4 with ice Pour 1.5 liquor and fill with mixer Stir 2 oz tequila 1 oz Midori Fill with grapefruit juice
Greyhound
Brainscape: Fill a highball glass 3/4 with ice Pour 1.5 liquor and fill with mixer Stir 1.5 oz vodka FIll with grapefruit juice No garnish
Hairy Navel
Brainscape: Fill a highball glass 3/4 with ice Pour 1.5 liquor and fill with mixer Stir 1 oz vodka 1/2 oz peach schnapps Fill with orange juice Garnish with orange
Harvey Wallbanger
Brainscape: Fill a highball glass 3/4 with ice Pour 1.5 liquor and fill with mixer Stir 1 oz vodka Fill with orange juice Float 1/2 oz Galliano
Hawaiian Punch
Brainscape: Fill a highball glass 3/4 with ice Pour 1.5 liquor and fill with mixer Stir 1 oz Southern Comfort 1/2 oz Sloe Gin 1/2 oz Amaretto Fill with pineapple juice
Hawaiian Sea Breeze
Brainscape: Fill a highball glass 3/4 with ice Pour 1.5 liquor and fill with mixer Stir 1.5 oz vodka or dark rum Fill with pineapple juice Color with cranberry juice No garnish
IRA Cocktail
Brainscape:
Fill a lowball glass 3/4 with ice
Pour in a one-to-one ratio over ice (alcohol first)
Stir
No garnishes for lowballs unless otherwise specified
Jameson’s Irish Whiskey,
Bailey’s Irish Cream
Irish Car Bomb
Brainscape:
Fill Guinness
1.5 oz Bailey’s Irish Cream and Jameson’s Irish Whiskey
Serve in a pint glass
Irish Coffee
Brainscape: Before pouring the coffee and liquor into the mug, warm the mug by filling it with hot water and letting it sit for 30 seconds Pour out the hot water Mix liqueur with coffee Top with whipped cream Garnish with a cherry and cinnamon Drip a few drops of the liqueur on top of the whipped cream 1.5 oz Jameson's Irish Whiskey 1 tsp sugar
Irish Coffee
Brainscape recipe: 1-½ oz. Irish or blended whiskey 1-½ oz. tsp. sugar 4 oz. hot, strong, black coffee Sprinkle of cinnamon or chocolate curls Whipped cream
Italian Coffee
Brainscape: Before pouring the coffee and liquor into the mug, warm the mug by filling it with hot water and letting it sit for 30 seconds Pour out the hot water Mix liqueur with coffee Top with whipped cream Garnish with a cherry and cinnamon Drip a few drops of the liqueur on top of the whipped cream 1.5 oz Amaretto 1/2 oz Sambuca
Jack Rose
Brainscape: 1.5 oz Apple Jack Brandy 1 tsp bar sugar 1/2 oz lemon juice Add a few drops of grenadine Shake, strain into a highball glass Garnish with a cherry
Jamaican Coffee
Brainscape: Before pouring the coffee and liquor into the mug, warm the mug by filling it with hot water and letting it sit for 30 seconds Pour out the hot water Mix liqueur with coffee Top with whipped cream Garnish with a cherry and cinnamon Drip a few drops of the liqueur on top of the whipped cream 1.5 oz Tia Maria 1/2 oz dark rum
Jellybean
Brainscape:
Fill a lowball glass 3/4 with ice
Pour in a one-to-one ratio over ice (alcohol first)
Stir
No garnishes for lowballs unless otherwise specified
Brandy, Anisette, Add a few drops of Grenadine
Kamikaze
Brainscape recipe: 1-½ oz. vodka 1 oz. triple sec 1 oz. fresh lime juice or 1.5 oz vodka 1 oz triple sec (Blue Kamikaze: use blue curacao) 1/2 oz Rose's lime juice Shake and strain into lowball glass Garnish with lime
Kamikaze Shooter
Brainscape: Vodka Triple sec Lime juice (1:1:1)
Kir
Brainscape: Pour non-alcohol ingredients into glass first Add wine or champagne last 3 oz white wine Splash creme de cassis Serve in a white wine glass Garnish with a lemon twist Ice optional
Kir Royale
Brainscape: Pour non-alcohol ingredients into glass first Add wine or champagne last 4-6 oz champagne Splash creme de cassis Serve in a champagne glass No ice
Knock Out
Brainscape: 3/4 oz gin 3/4 oz dry vermouth 1/2 Pernod (or any absinthe substitute) 1 tsp white crème de menthe Shake, strain into highball glass Garnish with a cherry
Lemon Drop
Brainscape recipe:
1-1/2 oz. lemon-flavored vodka
¾ oz. fresh lemon juice
1 tsp. simple sugar
Long Island Iced Tea
Brainscape recipe: ¾ oz. rum ¾ oz. gin ¾ oz. vodka ¾ oz. tequila ¾ oz. triple sec 1 oz. fresh lemon juice Cola Lemon wedge or 1/2 oz gin 1/2 oz vodka 1/2 oz rum 1/2 oz tequila 1/2 oz triple sec 1 tsp bar sugar Shake and strain into highball glass Splash coke Garnish with lemon or mint leaves
Madras
Brainscape: Fill a highball glass 3/4 with ice Pour 1.5 liquor and fill with mixer Stir 1.5 oz vodka Fill with equal parts cranberry and orange juice No garnish
Mai Tai
Brainscape: 1 oz light rum 1 oz dark rum 1/2 oz Triple Sec 1/2 oz Orgeat (almond syrup) 1/2 oz Rose's lime juice Shake and strain into highball glass Garnish with a cherry
Malibu Bay Breeze
Brainscape: Fill a highball glass 3/4 with ice Pour 1.5 liquor and fill with mixer Stir 1.5 oz Malibu rum Fill with equal parts cranberry and pineapple juice No garnish
Manhattan
Brainscape recipe: 1-1/2 oz. blended whiskey ¾ oz. sweet vermouth Dash of bitters Maraschino cherry or 2 oz whiskey (straight or blended) 1/2 tsp sweet vermouth Dash Angostura bitters Shake Strain into chilled martini glass Garnish with a cherry
Margarita
Brainscape recipe: 1-½ oz. tequila ½ oz. triple sec Juice of ½ fresh lime Lime wedge or Salt the rim of a lowball glass 1 1/2 oz tequila 1/2 oz triple sec 1 oz lime juice Shake and strain into prepared glass Garnish with lime *Margarita mix can substitute Triple Sec and lime juice or Salt the rim of the glass Blend the following: 2 oz tequila 1/2 oz triple sec 1 oz lime juice 3-4 oz crushed ice on low for 15-20 seconds Garnish with lime
Drunken Botanist version of Classic Margarita:
1-1/2 ounce tequila
1/2 ounce fresh lime juice
1/2 ounce Cointreau or other high-quality orange liqueur
Dash of agave syrup or simple syrup
Slice of lime
Shake all ingredients except slice of lime over ice and serve straight up in a cocktail glass or over ice in an Old-Fashioned glass. Garnish with the slice of lime.
Melonball
Brainscape: Fill a highball glass 3/4 with ice Pour 1.5 liquor and fill with mixer Stir 1 oz vodka 1/2 oz Midori Fill with orange juice
Metropolitan
Brainscape recipe: 1-1/4 oz. brandy 1-1/4 oz. sweet vermouth ½ tsp. simple syrup Dash of bitters
Mexican Coffee
Brainscape: Before pouring the coffee and liquor into the mug, warm the mug by filling it with hot water and letting it sit for 30 seconds Pour out the hot water Mix liqueur with coffee Top with whipped cream Garnish with a cherry and cinnamon Drip a few drops of the liqueur on top of the whipped cream 1.5 oz Kahlua 1/2 oz tequila
Mexicola
Brainscape: Fill a highball glass 3/4 with ice Pour 1.5 liquor and fill with mixer Stir 2 oz tequila 1/2 oz Rose's Lime Juice Splash Coca-Cola Garnish with lime
Mimosa
Brainscape recipe: Champagne Freshly squeezed orange juice (no seeds) Dash of Grand Marnier or Pour non-alcohol ingredients into glass first Add wine or champagne last 4-6 oz champagne 3 oz orange juice Serve in a chilled champagne glass No ice
Mind Eraser
Brainscape recipe:
1-1/2 oz. vodka
1-1/2 oz. Kahlua
Soda Water
Mint Julep
Brainscape:
Muddle 2 sprigs of fresh mint leaves with
1 tsp sugar and
1 Tbsp. water in bottom of glass until sugar is dissolved
Then add ice
Fill 2 oz bourbon
Garnish with mint sprigs
Mojito
Brainscape recipe: 1-½ oz. light rum 1 tsp. simple syrup Juice of 1 fresh lime Soda water Mint leaves or Muddle 2 sprigs of fresh mint leaves with 1 tsp sugar and 1 Tbsp. lemon juice in bottom of glass until sugar is dissolved Then add ice Fill with 2 oz light rum Splash club soda and stir Garnish with mint sprig, lime, and sugarcane stick
Molokai
Brainscape: 1 1/2 oz sake 1 oz cranberry liqueur 2 oz orange juice 1 orange slice Serve in a highball glass
Mudslide/Orgasm
Brainscape recipe: ¾ oz. vodka ¾ oz. Kahlua ¾ oz. Irish cream liqueur Chocolate curls Note: Can also be served frozen by blending all ingredients with crushed ice. or 1.5 oz vodka 1.5 oz Kahlua 1.5 oz Bailey's Add 1 oz cream Shake, pour or Fill a lowball glass 3/4 with ice Pour in a one-to-one ratio over ice (alcohol first) Stir No garnishes for lowballs unless otherwise specified Vodka, Kahlua, Bailey's Irish Cream
New York Cocktail
Brainscape recipe: 1-1/2 oz. blended whiskey 1 tsp. simple syrup Few dashes of Grenadine Juice of 1 lime Lemon twist or orange peel
New York Sour
Brainscape: 2 oz whiskey 1 oz sour mix Fill chilled dry red wine 1/2 slice lemon
New Yorker
Brainscape: 2 oz bourbon 1 oz lime juice 1 tsp sugar Dash grenadine Shake and strain into a lowball glass Garnish with lemon twist
Old Fashioned
Brainscape recipe: 2 oz. bourbon or blended whiskey 1 sugar cube 2 dashes of bitters Cherry for garnish or Fill a lowball glass 3/4 with ice Pour 1.5 oz of whiskey, scotch, or bourbon Splash of a mixer Stir Muddle 1/2 tsp bar sugar with a few drops of Angostura Bitters and club soda Add ice to glass 2 oz bourbon/blended whiskey Garnish with cherry and orange slice
Orange Blossom
Brainscape: Fill a highball glass 3/4 with ice Pour 1.5 liquor and fill with mixer Stir 1.5 oz gin Fill with orange juice Garnish with orange
Orgasm/Roasted, Toasted Almond
aka “Hot Shot”
Brainscape: 1.5 oz Amaretto 1.5 oz Kahlua 1.5 vodka Add 1 oz cream Shake, pour
Pear Martini
Brainscape:
All drinks are served in a chilled martini glass
Pour ingredients into a master glass with ice
Shake for 8-10 seconds
Pour the ice and water out of the cocktail glass
Strain the drink into chilled martini glass
Garnish
2 oz vodka
1 oz pear brandy
Dash of pear juice
Pearl Harbor
Brainscape: Fill a highball glass 3/4 with ice Pour 1.5 liquor and fill with mixer Stir 1 oz vodka 1/2 oz Midori Fill with pineapple juice
Peppermint Martini
Brainscape:
All drinks are served in a chilled martini glass
Pour ingredients into a master glass with ice
Shake for 8-10 seconds
Pour the ice and water out of the cocktail glass
Strain the drink into chilled martini glass
Garnish
2 oz vodka
1 oz creme de menthe
Garnish with mint sprig
Perfect Manhattan
equal amounts of dry and sweet vermouth
Brainscape:
All drinks are served in a chilled martini glass
Pour ingredients into a master glass with ice
Shake for 8-10 seconds
Pour the ice and water out of the cocktail glass
Strain the drink into chilled martini glass
Garnish
2 oz whiskey (straight or blended)
1/2 tsp dry vermouth
1/2 tsp sweet vermouth
Shake Angostura bitters
Stir
Strain into chilled martini glass
Garnish with cherry
Perfect Martini
Brainscape:
All drinks are served in a chilled martini glass
Pour ingredients into a master glass with ice
Shake for 8-10 seconds
Pour the ice and water out of the cocktail glass
Strain the drink into chilled martini glass
Garnish
2 oz gin
1/2 tsp dry vermouth
1/2 tsp sweet vermouth
Shake
Strain into a chilled martini glass
Garnish cherry
Piña Colada
Brainscape recipe: 1-½ oz. golden rum 1-½ oz. coconut cream 4 oz. pineapple juice 4-5 ice cubes Pineapple chunks Cherry or Blend: 1.5 oz light rum 4 oz pineapple juice (unsweetened) 1 oz creme de coconut 3-4 oz crushed ice on low for 15-20 seconds Garnish with pineapple
Pink Lady
(A White Lady with a
few drops of grenadine)
Brainscape: 2 oz gin 1 oz lemon juice 2 tbs bar sugar Dash grenadine Add 1 oz cream Shake, pour
Pink Squirrel
Brainscape: 1.5 oz Amaretto 1.5 oz White Creme de Cacao Add 1 oz cream Shake, pour
Planter’s Punch
Brainscape: 2 oz dark rum 1/2 oz triple sec 1 oz lime juice 2 tsp sugar 1/4 tsp grenadine Fill orange juice Shake and strain into highball glass Garnish with orange and cherry Sprinkle with nutmeg
Presbyterian
Brainscape: Fill a highball glass 3/4 with ice Pour 1.5 liquor and fill with mixer Stir 2 oz bourbon Fill with equal parts club soda and ginger ale Garnish with a lemon twist
Principles for frozen fruit margarita variations
Brainscape: Frost rim of glass Blend: 2 oz tequila 1/2 oz triple sec 1 oz lime juice 2 oz fruit (strawberry, raspberry, peach, etc.) 3-4 oz crushed ice on low for 15-20 seconds Garnish with lime
Raspberry Martini
Brainscape:
All drinks are served in a chilled martini glass
Pour ingredients into a master glass with ice
Shake for 8-10 seconds
Pour the ice and water out of the cocktail glass
Strain the drink into chilled martini glass
Garnish
2 oz vodka
1 1/2 oz Chambord
Garnish with raspberry
Rob Roy
Brainscape recipe: 1-1/2 oz. scotch ¾ oz. sweet vermouth Dash of bitters Cherry or 2 oz scotch 1 tsp sweet vermouth Few drops of Angostura bitters Shake Strain into chilled martini glass Garnish with cherry
Rum and Pineapple
Brainscape: Fill a highball glass 3/4 with ice Pour 1.5 liquor and fill with mixer Stir 1.5 oz dark rum Fill with pineapple juice No garnish
Rum and Tonic
Brainscape: Fill a highball glass 3/4 with ice Pour 1.5 liquor and fill with mixer Stir 1.5 oz rum Fill with tonic Garnish with lime
Rum Punch
Brainscape recipe: 6 lemons, juiced and grated 6 oz. sugar 2 tsp. ground ginger 1 bottle (750 mL) golden rum 1 bottle (750 mL) brandy 1 cup sherry 1-1/2 quarts boiling water (12 5-ounce servings)
Rum Sour
Brainscape: 2 oz light rum 1 oz sour mix Shake Strain into highball glass Garnish with lime
Rumble
Brainscape: Fill a highball glass 3/4 with ice Pour 1.5 liquor and fill with mixer Stir 1.5 oz dark rum Fill with orange juice No garnish
Russian Turkey
Brainscape:
Fill a lowball glass 3/4 with ice
Pour in a one-to-one ratio over ice (alcohol first)
Stir
No garnishes for lowballs unless otherwise specified
Vodka, Cranberry Juice
Rusty Nail
Brainscape:
Fill a lowball glass 3/4 with ice
Pour in a one-to-one ratio over ice (alcohol first)
Stir
No garnishes for lowballs unless otherwise specified
Scotch, Drambuie
Sake Sunrise
Brainscape: 1 oz sake 1 oz California brandy Chilled grapefruit juice 1 tsp grenadine Serve in a highball glass
Salty Dog
Brainscape: Fill a highball glass 3/4 with ice Pour 1.5 liquor and fill with mixer Stir 1.5 oz vodka or gin Fill with grapefruit juice Serve with salted rim No garnish
Sambuca
Brainscape:
Sambuca
Float 3-4 coffee beans on surface
Ignite liqueur, roasting coffee beans
Sangria
Brainscape recipe: 1 bottle (750 mL) full-bodied red wine 2 oz. brandy 2 oz. simple syrup Sliced oranges and lemons 1 cup soda water Note: For additional sweetness, substitute ginger ale or lemon/lime soda for soda water.
Sapphire Martini
Brainscape:
All drinks are served in a chilled martini glass
Pour ingredients into a master glass with ice
Shake for 8-10 seconds
Pour the ice and water out of the cocktail glass
Strain the drink into chilled martini glass
Garnish
2 oz vodka
1 1/2 oz blue curacao
Garnish with lemon twist
Scotch and Soda
Brainscape: Fill a lowball glass 3/4 with ice Pour 1.5 oz of whiskey, scotch, or bourbon Splash of a mixer Stir 1.5 oz scotch Splash of soda
Scotch and Water
Brainscape: Fill a lowball glass 3/4 with ice Pour 1.5 oz of whiskey, scotch, or bourbon Splash of a mixer Stir 1.5 oz scotch Splash of water
Scotch Sour
Brainscape: 2 oz scotch 1 oz sour mix Shake Strain into highball glass Garnish with cherry and orange
Screwdriver
Brainscape recipe: 2 oz. vodka 4 oz. freshly squeezed orange juice Orange slice or Fill a highball glass 3/4 with ice Pour 1.5 liquor and fill with mixer Stir 1.5 oz vodka Fill with orange juice No garnish
Sea Breeze
Brainscape: Fill a highball glass 3/4 with ice Pour 1.5 liquor and fill with mixer Stir 1.5 oz vodka Fill with grapefruit juice Color with cranberry juice Garnish with lime
Seven and Seven
Brainscape: Fill a lowball glass 3/4 with ice Pour 1.5 oz of whiskey, scotch, or bourbon Splash of a mixer Stir 1.5 oz Seagrams 7 Splash of 7-Up Garnish with lemon twist
Sex on the Beach
Brainscape recipe: 1 oz. vodka 3 oz. cranberry juice (or pineapple) 3 oz. pineapple juice (or orange juice) Garnish with cherry 1 oz. peach schnapps or Vodka Peach schnapps Orange juice (1:1:1)
Sex on the Beach #2
Brainscape: Fill a highball glass 3/4 with ice Pour 1.5 liquor and fill with mixer Stir 1 oz vodka 1/2 oz Midori 1/2 oz raspberry liqueur (Chambord) Fill with pineapple juice
Shady Lady
Brainscape: Fill a highball glass 3/4 with ice Pour 1.5 liquor and fill with mixer Stir 1 oz tequila 1 oz Midori Fill with grapefruit juice
Sidecar
Brainscape recipe: 1-1/2 oz. cognac or brandy ¾ oz. Cointreau Juice of ¼ of a lemon or Frost rim 1.5 oz brandy 3/4 oz Cointreau 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice Shake, strain into a martini glass
Silk Panties
Brainscape:
Fill a lowball glass 3/4 with ice
Pour in a one-to-one ratio over ice (alcohol first)
Stir
No garnishes for lowballs unless otherwise specified
Vodka, Peach Schnapps
Singapore Sling
Brainscape: 2 oz gin 1 oz lemon juice 1 tsp sugar Shake and strain into highball glass Splash club soda Float 1 oz cherry brandy on top Garnish with orange and cherry
Slippery Nipple
Brainscape:
Bailey’s Irish Cream
Sambuca
Layered (1:1)
Sloe Comfortable Screw
Brainscape: Fill a highball glass 3/4 with ice Pour 1.5 liquor and fill with mixer Stir 1 oz vodka 1/2 oz sloe gin 1/2 oz Southern Comfort Fill with orange juice
Sloe Comfortable Screw Up Against the Wall
Brainscape: Fill a highball glass 3/4 with ice Pour 1.5 liquor and fill with mixer Stir 1/2 oz vodka 1/2 oz sloe gin 1/2 oz Southern Comfort Fill with orange juice Float 1/2 oz Galliano
Sloe Screw
Brainscape: Fill a highball glass 3/4 with ice Pour 1.5 liquor and fill with mixer Stir 1 oz vodka 1/2 oz sloe gin Fill with orange juice
Sombrero
Brainscape:
1.5 oz Kahlua
Add 1 oz cream
Shake, pour
Sour Mix
Brainscape: 1 cup water 1 cup sugar 1 cup lemon juice 1/2 cup lime juice
Spanish Coffee
Brainscape: Before pouring the coffee and liquor into the mug, warm the mug by filling it with hot water and letting it sit for 30 seconds Pour out the hot water Mix liqueur with coffee Top with whipped cream Garnish with a cherry and cinnamon Drip a few drops of the liqueur on top of the whipped cream 1.5 oz Tia Maria 1/2 oz Kahlua
Spritzer
Brainscape: Pour non-alcohol ingredients into glass first Add wine or champagne last 3 oz white wine 1 oz club soda Serve in a highball or collins glass Garnish with a lemon twist Ice optional
Strawberries Romanoff
Brainscape: 1.5 oz vodka 1 1/2 oz frozen strawberries (for fresh strawberries, add 1 tsp sugar) 3 oz vanilla ice cream Blend on low for 15-20 seconds No garnish
Strawberry Daiquiri
Brainscape recipe: 1-½ oz. light rum ¾ oz. Curacao or triple sec ¾ oz. lime juice ½ tsp. sugar 6 ripe strawberries, hulled 4-5 ice cubes Slice of fresh fruit
Sweet Cream
Brainscape:
Fill a lowball glass 3/4 with ice
Pour in a one-to-one ratio over ice (alcohol first)
Stir
No garnishes for lowballs unless otherwise specified
Kahlua, Bailey’s Irish Cream
Sweet Martini
Brainscape:
All drinks are served in a chilled martini glass
Pour ingredients into a master glass with ice
Shake for 8-10 seconds
Pour the ice and water out of the cocktail glass
Strain the drink into chilled martini glass
Garnish
2 oz gin
1 tsp sweet vermouth
Shake
Strain into a chilled martini glass
Garnish cherry
Tequila Shot
Brainscape: Fill glass to rim with tequila Provide salt and lime wedge Put pinch of salt on moistened side of hand, lick salt, take shot, use lime as rescue Repeat as necessary
Tequila Sour
Brainscape: 2 oz tequila 1 oz sour mix Shake Strain into highball glass Garnish with lime
Tequila Sunrise
Brainscape: 1-1/2 oz. tequila 6 oz. fresh orange juice ½ oz. Grenadine or Fill a highball glass 3/4 with ice Pour 1.5 liquor and fill with mixer Stir 1.5 oz tequila Fill with orange juice Color with a few drops of grenadine
Tequila Sunset
Brainscape: Fill a highball glass 3/4 with ice Pour 1.5 liquor and fill with mixer Stir 1.5 oz tequila Fill with orange juice Color with a few drops of Creme de Cassis Garnish with orange
The “In and Out”
Brainscape: For a super dry martini: Pour the vermouth into the master glass Swirl it around Pour out Proceed to make martini
Toasted Almond
Brainscape: 1.5 oz Amaretto 1.5 oz Kahlua Add 1 oz cream Shake, pour
Tom Collins
aka Gin Fizz
Brainscape: 2 oz. gin 1 tsp. sugar Juice of ½ fresh lemon Soda water Lemon wedge Cherry or 2 oz gin 1/2 oz lemon juice 1 tsp of sugar Shake and strain into Collins glass Splash club soda Garnish with cherry *Collins mix can substitute lemon juice, sugar and club soda - don't shake Collins mix
Tootsie Roll
Brainscape:
Fill a lowball glass 3/4 with ice
Pour in a one-to-one ratio over ice (alcohol first)
Stir
No garnishes for lowballs unless otherwise specified
Vodka, Crème de Cacao
Transfusion
Brainscape: Fill a highball glass 3/4 with ice Pour 1.5 liquor and fill with mixer Stir 1.5 oz vodka Fill with grape juice Splash of ginger ale No garnish
Uppercut
Brainscape: 1/4 oz vodka 1/4 oz rum 1/4 oz gin 1/4 oz tequila 1/4 oz triple sec 1/4 oz sloe gin 1/2 oz sour mix 1/2 oz pineapple juice Combine all ingredients in Master Glass Shake, strain into shot glasses
Urine Sample
Brainscape: Galliano Midori Vodka (1:1:1)
V.O. and Water
Brainscape: Fill a lowball glass 3/4 with ice Pour 1.5 oz of whiskey, scotch, or bourbon Splash of a mixer Stir 1.5 Seagram's V.O. Splash of water Garnish with lemon twist
Vodka Collins; Rum Collins; Colonel Collin; John Collins;
Sloe Gin Fizz
2 oz \_\_\_\_\_\_ 1/2 oz lemon juice 1 tsp of sugar Shake and strain into Collins glass Splash club soda Garnish with cherry
2 oz vodka; 2 oz rum; 2 oz bourbon whiskey; 2 oz bourbon whiskey
Splash ginger ale
(instead of club soda); 2 oz Sloe Gin
Vodka Gimlet
Brainscape: Frost rim 2 oz vodka 1/2 oz Rose's lime juice Shake, strain into martini glass Garnish with a lime
Vodka Martini
Brainscape:
All drinks are served in a chilled martini glass
Pour ingredients into a master glass with ice
Shake for 8-10 seconds
Pour the ice and water out of the cocktail glass
Strain the drink into chilled martini glass
Garnish
2 oz vodka
1 tsp dry vermouth
Shake
Strain into chilled martini glass
Garnish with off number of olives or a lemon twist
Vodka Sour
Brainscape: 2 oz vodka 1 oz sour mix Shake Strain into highball glass Garnish with cherry and orange
Vodka Stinger
Brainscape:
Fill a lowball glass 3/4 with ice
Pour in a one-to-one ratio over ice (alcohol first)
Stir
No garnishes for lowballs unless otherwise specified
Vodka, Crème de Menthe
Vodka Tonic
Brainscape: Fill a highball glass 3/4 with ice Pour 1.5 liquor and fill with mixer Stir 1.5 oz vodka Fill with tonic Garnish with lime
Ward Eight
Brainscape:
2 oz bourbon
dash grenadine
Whiskey and Ginger
Brainscape: Fill a lowball glass 3/4 with ice Pour 1.5 oz of whiskey, scotch, or bourbon Splash of a mixer Stir 1.5 oz whiskey Splash with ginger ale Garnish with lemon twist
Whiskey Sour
Brainscape: 2 oz. blended whiskey ½ oz. simple syrup Juice of ½ a fresh lemon Orange slice Cherry or 2 oz bourbon 1 oz sour mix Shake Strain into highball glass Garnish with cherry and orange
White Lady
Brainscape: 2 oz gin 1 oz lemon juice 2 tbs bar sugar Add 1 oz cream Shake, pour
White Russian
Brainscape: 1 oz. vodka 1 oz. Kahlua 1 oz. heavy cream or 1.5 oz vodka 1.5 oz Kahlua Add 1 oz cream Shake, pour
Wine Cooler
Brainscape: Pour non-alcohol ingredients into glass first Add wine or champagne last 3 oz white wine 1 oz ginger ale Serve in a highball or collins glass Ice optional
Woo Woo
Brainscape: Fill a highball glass 3/4 with ice Pour 1.5 liquor and fill with mixer Stir 1 oz peach schnapps 1/2 oz vodka Fill with cranberry juice
Zombie
Brainscape: 1.5 oz light rum 1/2 oz dark rum 1/2 oz Apricot Brandy 1/2 oz Rose's lime juice Add equal orange and pineapple juice Shake and strain into highball glass Garnish with fruit Float 1/2 oz 151-proof rum
Afternoon Buzz
Tom Macy:
This is another one of mine from Clover Club’s, it’s on the brunch menu. It makes for a very tasty dessert cocktail too. As you can see, it’s pretty much a White Russian with the hazelnut bourbon instead of vodka. Vanilla syrup is easy enough to make but adding a dash of vanilla extract does the trick too. This drink is great over crushed or cracked ice, if you have access to it.
1½ oz toasted hazelnut-infused bourbon
¾ oz whole milk or ½ oz heavy cream
½ oz Coffe Liqueur
¼ oz vanilla syrup, or simple syrup with a dash of vanilla extract
Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into a rocks or wine glass over fresh ice.
The Applejack Old Fashioned
Tom Macy:
The perfect stirred autumn cocktail. It is my go-to when the leaves begin to change color (as well as when it’s 70° in October and I’m trying to pretend it feels like fall).
This drink is a textbook example using a classic cocktail as a blueprint for a new variation. It keeps the proportions of a traditional Old Fashioned intact and simply swaps in new ingredients. Instead of whiskey: apple brandy, instead of sugar: maple syrup, instead of orange bitters: what I like to call “baking spice” bitters (details below) which add cinnamon, clove, and allspice notes that tie the whole thing together.
To experience this drink in its ultimate form, split the maple syrup portion with cinnamon syrup (or maybe just get some of this stuff). Then chop some wood, build a fire, put on your coziest flannel, and sink into autumnal bliss.
2 oz apple brandy teaspoon maple syrup (or ½ tsp maple and ½ tsp cinnamon syrup) 2 Angostura bitters 1 dash baking spice bitters orange peel for garnish
In a chilled mixing glass, combine the apple brandy, maple syrup, and bitters. Fill with ice and stir for 18-25 seconds. Strain into a chilled rocks glass over ice - preferably one large cube. Express the oils of the orange peel and add it into the glass. Add a cinnamon stick, if you like.
Or, build in a rock glass, stir with ice, garnish and serve.
Laird’s Apple Brandy
As I’ve made a point to mention before, I don’t usually like to recommend brands (though admittedly, I tend to point this out when I’m about to recommend a brand), but in this case, I can’t help it. Laird’s 100 proof Apple Brandy (pictured above) is easily my top choice in an Applejack Old Fashioned. It’s what I the drink was introduced to me with back when I started working at Clover Club in 2009. Without Laird’s, it just doesn’t taste like an Old Fashioned to me. The best part? It shouldn’t cost you more than $25-30.
It’s made by Laird’s and Co., which is based in New Jersey, though the distillation takes place in Virginia. They are the most pervasive producer of apple brandy in America and makes a variety of excellent products, including a 12 year old apple brandy. You can peruse the rest on their site .
Need another reason to use Laird’s? It’s steeped American history. There’s was the first licensed distillery in the United States back in 1780. Even better, turns out George Washington was a fan! According to a New York Times article, Washington asked the Lairds for their recipe around 1760. In 1763 he notes in his diary that he “began selling cider.”
The company also has a bill of sale from Abraham Lincoln. He ran a Tavern in Illinois back in the 1830s, and apparently, Laird’s Applejack was on the menu. As if we needed another reason to love Honest Abe.
I’m, of course, well aware that I’m purely biased. If you have something you like better, let me know. I could stand to branch out a bit.
