Bich's Special

This vintage tipple is smooth and comes with a bit of a orangey bite. A lovely cocktail that is very drinkable.   

Bich's Special

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makes 1 cocktail

2 oz dry Gin

1 oz Lillet

1 dash Angostura Bitters

In a cocktail pitcher stir, all ingredients, well with ice. Strain into cocktail glass. Squeeze orange peel over top.

Just getting back into the swing of things. Have a good weekend everyone! - JD 

Liberté Cocktail

A liberating cocktail that is crisp and refreshing. Worthy of any celebratory toast! 

Liberté Cocktail

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makes 1 cocktail

3 oz Lillet Blanc

1 oz Tanqueray No.10

2 dashes Regan's Orange Bitters

ice cubes

orange peel, for garnish

In a cocktail pitcher stir ingredients together with ice cubes and strain into a cocktail glass. Twist and garnish with orange peel, if you wish. 

Notes: Although there a few recipes or versions of this cocktail; the one we settled on was from the Kitchn for more information visit the kitchn *here*

Have a great weekend everyone! - JD 

Unusual Negroni

This isn't so unusual if you enjoy a smooth mellow cocktail. A nice alternative to the drier classic. 

Unusual Negroni 

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makes 1 cocktail

1 oz Aperol

1 oz Lillet

1 1/4 oz Gin

ice cubes

small grapefruit slice or grapefruit twist for garnish, if you wish

To serve on the rocks: Pour the Aperol, Lillet and Gin onto and Old Fashion glass with ice cubes. Stir. Garnish with a grapefruit slice or twist, if you wish.

To serve as a cocktail: Pour the Aperol, Lillet and Gin into a mixing pitcher with ice. Strain into chilled cocktail glass and garnish with a grapefruit twist, if you wish. 

Notes: try botanical gins for a slightly different flavour.

Have a great weekend everyone! - JD

Vesper Cocktail

This James Bond inspired cocktail, is named after the character in the movie Casino Royale, Vesper Lynd. It is a light citrus cocktail that is crisp and complex.  

Vesper Cocktail

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makes 1 cocktail

3 oz London dry gin

1 oz vodka

1/2 oz Lillet or Cocchi Aperitivo Americano  

lemon zest for garnish

Place all the ingredients into a cocktail pitcher with ice. Stir well until chilled, for about 20 seconds, strain into chilled cocktail glass or place all the ingredients into a cocktail shaker and shake for about 10 seconds, this will make the cocktail more bubbly and cloudy. Squeeze the lemon zest over the drink and use as a garnish, if you wish.  

Have a great weekend everyone! - JD