Sea Fizz Cocktail

On one of the most snowy days, we tried this light frothy cocktail. A fresh summertime drink that will have you floating along regardless what the temperature may be outside. According to some, this cocktail was founded in 1946 in the Stork Club Bar Book by Lucius Beebe.   

Sea Fizz Cocktail

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makes 1 cocktail

1 1/2 oz Absinthe

1/2 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice

1/2 oz simple syrup

1 egg white

chilled club soda

Fill a cocktail shaker half way with ice cubes. Add the absinthe, lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white. Shake the cob webs out (which means shake well).

Fill a highball glass halfway full with ice cubes. Strain the sea into the glass.

Fill the glass almost to the top with the chilled club soda, and stir well.

Stay warm and have a great weekend everyone! - JD 

Cassisco

This unique fizzy fruity cocktail carries a refreshing tang. Perfect for when you need to unwind.   

Cassisco

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makes 1 cocktail

1 1/2 oz Créme de Cassis

1 1/2 oz Triple Sec

Chilled Club Soda

1. Fill a highball glass three quarters full with ice cubes. Add the Créme de Cassis and Triple Sec. Stir once westerly and once easterly.

2. Fill the glass almost to the brim with the club soda. Stir again, four times each way. 

Have a great weekend everyone! - JD 

Violet Fizz

Dreaming of summer? A cloudy pale floral drink to refresh and clear the mind. 

Violet Fizz

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makes 2 cocktails

2 oz Gin

1/2 oz Créme de Violette

1/4 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice

1/4 oz simple syrup

chilled club soda

ice cubes

Fill a cocktail shaker halfway full with ice cubes. Add the gin, crime de violette, lemon juice and simple syrup. Shake really well. 

Fill a highball glass about three quarters full with ice cubes. Strain the mixture into the glass. Fill the glass with the chilled club soda, stir well, and drink. 


Notes: It is unfortunate that the pale violet colour, of the drink, did not show up quite so well.

Plunging temperatures, a balmy minus 40! has been the norm throughout this week. Stay warm and have a great weekend everyone! - JD 

Cassis and Soda

Unseasonably warm weather, again. Which are making the days quite enjoyable. Spring is almost here and this tipple is a modest reminder of such. Slight Pimms-ish, minus the fruit, although a garnish of fruit would dress it up proper. What I love about this beverage, besides the taste, is the gorgeous colour. The photo does do it some justice; it is a dark inky plum with undertones of amber. Sounds autumnal although the taste is fruity. Another simple refreshment. 

Cassis and Soda

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about 2 ounces of Creme de Cassis

chilled Club Soda

Pour the Cassis into an old fashion or a high ball glass and then fill the glass half way or full, depends on your flavour strengths, with club soda. Garnish with slices of oranges.

Notes: This beverage is similar to a Cassisco except with that cocktail you add about 1 and 1/2 ounces of Triple Sec. Filling the glass to the brim with chilled Club Soda, doing some slightly fancy stirring and is served with ice cubes.      

Have a good weekend everyone! - JD    

Kirsch Rickey

This is a lovely change of pace for a cocktail, the Kirsch Rickey. I have heard of a Gin Rickey however not necessarily a Kirsch Rickey. Still this cocktail will definitely have you dreaming of summer with it's fragrant tones and a fizz of sweet nectar; which would be most refreshing on a hot summer day... or night. If you prefer something a bit more dry you can exclude the simple syrup if you like and a touch more if needed. Although the recipe did not call for 2 maraschino cherries I decided to add them to each glass anyway. 

Kirsch Rickey
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1/2 ounce of freshly squeezed lime juice
2 ounces of Kirsch
1/4 to 1/2 ounce simple syrup, optional
ice cubes 
chilled club soda

1. Add the lime juice, kirsch and simple syrup (if using) to a highball glass or any comparably sized glass. Stir.

2. Add 2 to 3 large ice cubes or a few smaller ice cubes to the glass. Top it off with club soda. Stir again. Serve with a stirrer or straw.

Notes: You can use freshly squeezed lemon juice instead of lime for an equally refreshing cocktail.  

Keeping things simple and dreaming of summer. - JD