Tequila and Dry

A variant of a Scotch and Soda however this uses Tequila and Vermouth. This cocktail has a warm summery glow about it and if you use a spicer ginger ale it adds a bit of a kick. For a more drier drink try using Blanco Tequila and a dry Vermouth instead.  

Tequila and Dry

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makes 1 cocktail

45ml of Tequila

10ml rosso Vermouth

2 dashes orange bitters

Build over cubed ice in a highball. Crown... or top with chilled ginger ale, add more ice, then garnish with an orange wedge and a mint sprig. 

 Have a lovely weekend and stay safe everyone! - JD 

Absinthe Special Cocktail

Festive in colour and in spirit; this smooth cocktail comes with a kick! 

Absinthe Special Cocktail

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makes 1 cocktail

1 1/2 oz Absinthe

1 oz water

1/4 teaspoon powdered sugar

1 dash of orange bitters

Place all ingredients into a cocktail shaker with cracked ice. Shake well and strain into a 3oz cocktail glass. 

Will do my best at posting throughout the next two weeks in-between all the hustle and bustle. Wish you all the Merriest of the merry! - JD 

French 66

For any occasion and just fancying something a bit different, the French 66, is the cocktail to serve. 

French 66

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makes 1 cocktail

1 oz Lemon juice

6 dashes Orange Bitters

Champagne

lemon slice

Add lemon juice and Orange Bitters into a champagne glass. Top up with champagne. Garnish with a lemon slice.

Stay warm and have a great weekend everyone! - JD 

Alfonso

This aromatic cocktail is a bit of a departure from the traditional Champagne cocktail.

Alfonso

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makes 1 cocktail

1 oz Dubonnet

1 whole white sugar cube

2 dashes of orange bitters

Champagne

1 twist of lemon

Place the sugar cube into the champagne flute. Add the orange bitters and Dubonnet to the glass. Top up with Champagne. Garnish with a twist of lemon, if you wish. 

Have a great 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 

Scofflaw Cocktail

This bright blushing cocktail comes with a bit of a kick. Just a hint of citrus and slightly sweet with a strong finish.

Scofflaw Cocktail

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makes 1 cocktail

2 oz Bourbon or Rye Whiskey

1 oz Dry Vermouth

1/4 oz lemon juice

1/2 oz Grenadine 

2 dashes of Orange Bitters

Add all the ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice and shake. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

Have a great weekend everyone! - JD  

Xeres

I am unsure where the origins of this cocktail came from however in my research I came across  Jerez, Xeres... Jerez de la Frontera, is located in southwestern Spain and is one of Spain's most historic wine regions. This sunbaked hued cocktail is simply sweet and refreshing. 

Xeres

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makes 1 cocktail

2 oz Sherry

1 dash Peach Bitters

1 dash Orange Bitters

Place all the ingredients into a cocktail pitcher with ice. Stir and strain into a cocktail glass.

More rain came our way however just enough to freshen things up. We got through this week, despite a few bumps, and are looking forward to the long weekend. Although I haven't had much time to think about that. Perhaps a pancake breakfast on Monday. Happy Canada Day! - JD 

Attention Cocktail

This aqua coloured cocktail is one sipper of a cocktail. It is sharp with a sweet creamy violet aroma. 

Attention Cocktail

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makes 1 cocktail

2 oz Gin

1/4 oz Absinthe

1/4 oz dry Vermouth

1/4 oz Créme de Violette

2 dashes Orange Bitters

Lemon peel, for garnish

Place the gin, absinthe, dry vermouth, créme de violette and orange bitters into a cocktail pitcher with ice. Strain into cocktail glass. Twist the lemon peel over the drink and place it in the glass, if you wish.  

More rain is on the way. Have a great weekend everyone! -JD 

Bamboo Cocktail

A unique little palette pleaser that is strong with a nice balance of aromatic flavours. 

Bamboo Cocktail

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makes 1 cocktail

1 1/2 oz Sherry

1 1/2 oz Dry Vermouth

2 dashes of Angostura Bitters

2 dashes of Orange Bitters

Place all the ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake and pour into a cocktail glass. 

Notes: for a longer drink pour ingredients into a taller glass with ice and top with chilled soda water over top. Serve with an orange slice. 
 Still raining in here in E-town. Have a lovely weekend everyone! - JD

Princetown Cocktail

If you are looking for a sweet and smooth cocktail, this would be it.   

Princetown Cocktail
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makes 1 cocktail

2 oz Gin
2/3 oz Port 
4 dashes Orange Bitters

Stir all of the above with ice. Strain into cocktail glass. Serve with a twist of lemon peel, if you wish. 


Have a wonderful weekend everyone! - JD 

Cloud 9

Do not let this smooth chartreuse cocktail pass you by. Float along with it's unique flavour. Perfect for sharing, this Valentine's Day.

Cloud 9

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makes 1 cocktail

1 oz Pernod
1 Dash Peychaud Bitters
1 Dash Orange Bitters
1/4 teaspoon Simple Syrup or sugar

Place bitters and simple syrup in a tall glass, fill with cracked ice. Pour in Pernod and 1 oz of water. Stir gently. Enjoy! 


Things have gotten a little bit warmer, minus 25ºC and sunshine! Have a fabulous weekend everyone. - JD 

Marguerite Cocktail

This crisp cocktail is smooth with just a subtle hint of cherry. Classically good, sip after sip. 

Marguerite Cocktail

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makes 1 cocktail

1 1/4 oz Gin

1 1/4 oz Dry Vermouth 

1/4 oz Anisette

3 dashes Orange Bitters

Maraschino Cherry

twist of lemon, optional

Fill a cocktail shaker or mixing glass halfway full with cracked ice. Add the gin, vermouth, anisette, and orange bitters. Stir well.

Add the cherry to a cocktail glass. Strain the mixture into the glass and over the cherry. 

If using a lemon too then, twist the lemon twist over the glass and drop into glass. 

Have a great weekend everyone! - JD 

Red-Nosed Rehbock

A champagne cocktail that is sweet, lively and suitable this Holiday season. A great substitution for a Buck Fizz. 

Red-Nosed Rehbock

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makes 1 cocktail 

1/2oz Campari
1oz cranberry juice

chilled brut Champagne

dash of orange bitters

Add the Campari and cranberry juice to a flute glass. Stir once.

Fill the flute with champagne almost to the top. Stir calmly and briefly. Top with the dash of orange bitters.

The snow has returned. Have a great weekend and stay warm everyone! - JD 

The Abbey Standard

I believe I have posted this cocktail before under the name The Abbey. Simple ingredients for an enjoyable cocktail with a bit of tang.

The Abbey Standard
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makes 2 cocktails

4 oz gin
3 oz orange juice
4 dashes orange bitters

Shake all the ingredients with cracked ice and strain into chilled martini glasses. May be garnished with an orange zest.

Have a great weekend everyone! -JD 

Tanqueray Malacca Martinez

It seems as though the fine people at Tanqueray have distilled some exotic unique gins. We found the, Malacca Gin, at our local shop and decided to give it try. This aromatic cocktail is a particularly strong one. 

Tanqueray Malacca Martinez

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makes 1 cocktail

1 oz. Tanqueray Malacca Gin

1/2 oz Sweet Vermouth

1/4 oz Cherry Liqueur

2 dashes of Orange Bitters

Shake all the ingredients in a cocktail shaker. Pour into a martini or cocktail glass and garnish with a twist of lemon. 

... and here is what the bottle of Tanqueray's Malacca Gin looks like. Hope you can find it. It is worth the hunt! 

Have a great weekend everyone! - JD 

Cyva

This slightly strong blend creates a fresh and lively cocktail. Surprisingly, very refreshing! 

Cyva

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makes 1 cocktail

1/2 oz gin
1/2 oz dry sherry
1 teaspoon cognac
2 dashes of orange bitters
Ice

Place all ingredients into a cocktail mixing pitcher. Stir. Strain into a cocktail glass, and serve with a pitted green olive, if you wish.

Have a great weekend everyone! - JD 

Modern No.2

This is a strong and peculiar cocktail with an interesting warm blend. Definitely worth a sip.

Modern No.2

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makes 1 cocktail

2 oz Scotch Whiskey

1 dash Lemon juice

1 dash Pernod

2 dashes Jamaica Rum

1 dash Orange Bitters

Stir with ice, strain into a cocktail glass. Serve with a cherry.

Have a great weekend everyone! - JD 

Inca

This is a unique cocktail. It is sweet and smoky with a lot of flavours at play here. Makes for a lovely winter warmer.  

Inca

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makes 2 cocktails

2 oz Dry Gin

2 oz Sherry

2 oz Dry Vermouth

2 oz Sweet Vermouth

2 dashes of Simple Syrup

2 dashes of Orange Bitters

Place all ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice. Stir and strain into glasses. 

Have a great weekend... Happy Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone! - JD