The Rolls Royce

 

Do not let this ungarnished cocktail fool you. Strong and lingering in every sip. There is no indication as to why it is named The Rolls Royce, other than in the brief description, that one might be chauffeur driven around the British countryside while sipping this cocktail. Honestly, you do not need to be doing that to enjoy it and is probably more preferred if you don't! 

The Rolls Royce

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crushed ice

one part cognac

one part Cointreau

one part orange juice

Place three scoops of crushed ice in a cocktail shaker and add the cognac, Cointreau and the part orange juice. Shake well, then strain the contents into a chilled cocktail glass. Serve ungarnished.

Stay warm and have a nice weekend everyone! - JD 

The Stork Club Cocktail

It has been awhile since posting about a cocktail and all within good reason. It is nice to leisurely sip on one as opposed to downing one. I have shared plenty of cocktails and I am unsure if these will return into what did become a regular Friday spot.  

This classic cocktail is named after New York City's famed, Stork Club, which was in existence from 1929 until 1965 and apparently it was the place to be! This cool citrus cocktail is uplifting.  

The Stork Club Cocktail

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 makes 1 cocktail

1 1/2 oz gin
3/4 oz Cointreau
1 oz freshly squeezed orange juice
1/2 oz freshly squeezed lime juice
dash of Angostura bitters
orange peel for garnish, if you wish

Combine the gin, Cointreau, orange juice and lime juice, and bitters in a cocktail shaker with ice and shake well. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with orange peel. 

Have a good weekend and stay safe everyone! - JD  

Lovely Butterfly

This fluttery cocktail is light and refreshing. A perfect summertime cocktail.

Lovely Butterfly

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makes 1 cocktail

1 oz Dry Vermouth

1 oz Sweet Vermouth

1/2 oz Dubonnet

1/2 oz Orange Juice

ice

Combine all the ingredients into a cocktail shaker with the ice. Shake and strain to a martini glass. Garnish with a twist of orange, if you wish. 

Seems like we will have some sunshine this long weekend. Enjoy it! and have a great weekend everyone! - JD 

Clear-Coin Martini

This unique tasting cocktail is smooth and mellow. Perfect when you want something different. 

Clear-Coin Martini

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makes 1 cocktail

1 oz Vodka

1 oz Campari

2 oz Orange juice

Rinse chilled martini glasses with Campari. Pour remaining ingredients into a cocktail shaker with cracked ice and shake well. Strain into chilled martini glasses. Garnish with an orange twist, if you wish. 

Have a lovely weekend everyone! - JD 

Jupiter

There are a few versions of this cocktail that lend for a subtle flavour change. This one reminds me of parma violets probably due to the Créme de Violette. An ambrosial classic cocktail with a hint of floral.     

Jupiter

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makes 1 cocktail

2 oz Gin

1 oz Dry Vermouth

1 teaspoon freshly squeezed orange juice

1 teaspoon Créme de Violette

Shake with ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. 

Have a great weekend everyone! - JD 

Income Tax

A smooth mellow cocktail that is very ironic for this time of year. 

Income Tax

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makes 1 cocktail

1 oz dry gin
1/2 oz dry vermouth
1/2 sweet vermouth
1 dash Angostura bitters
juice of 1/4 orange

Place a few ice cubes in a cocktail pitcher add all ingredients into the pitcher; stir with the ice and strain into a glass. 

Have a great weekend everyone! - JD 

Maiden's Prayer

Surprisingly strong with a sweet citrus note.

Maiden's Prayer

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makes 1 cocktail

1 oz Gin

1 oz Triple Sec

1/3 oz Lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon Orange Juice

Place all ingredients into a cocktail pitcher with ice. Stir. Strain into cocktail glass. 

Have a nice weekend everyone! - JD 

San Francisco with a Twist

Usually this punchy citrus cocktail does not have an ounce of alcohol, like vodka,  however we added it for a twist. 

San Francisco with a Twist

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makes 1 cocktail

2 oz Vodka 
1 1/2 oz Orange Juice
1 1/2 oz Pineapple Juice
1 oz lemon juice
1/3 oz Grenadine
1 or 2 Maraschino cherries, for garnish

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes. Add all the ingredients. Shake and pour into a wine glass. Garnish with the cherries or an orange slice, if you wish. 


Have a great weekend everyone! - JD 

Orange Fizz No. 2

A blast of citrus that is refreshing, fizzy and sour. This one will make you pucker up! 

Orange Fizz No. 2

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makes 1 cocktail

2 oz Dry Gin
juice of 1/2 orange
juice of 1/2 lime
juice of 1/2 lemon

Shake well with ice and strain into glass. Top up with soda water.

Notes: club soda or seltzer will work as well. 

Happy Robert Burns Day! Stay warm, enjoy the sunshine and have a great weekend everyone. -JD  

Blenheim

Apparently, the inspiration for this cocktail comes from a town nestle in the Jamaican Hills, where one Sir Alexander Bustamante was borne and given the Order of National Hero for his work towards liberating the island. I read that they named a boiled sweet after him that represents his firmness of character however found no reference to a cocktail.   

Blenheim

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makes 1 cocktail

Ice cubes

2 oz vodka

1 oz Tia Maria

1/2 oz freshly squeezed Orange juice

Fill a cocktail shaker halfway full with ice cubes. Add the vodka, Tia Maria, and orange juice. Shake well.

Strain into cocktail glass.

Stay warm and have a great weekend everyone! - JD 

Poor Harriet Cocktail

Apparently an inspiration and a reference from Jane Austen's, Emma; when a character exclaimed "The delightful family party which Emma was securing for herself, poor Harriet must, in every charitable caution, be kept at a distance from."  This is an excellent toasting cocktail. It's semi fruity flavour is light, refreshing and cheerful.  

Poor Harriet Cocktail 

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makes 2 cocktail

1 oz Gin

1/2 oz Parfait Amour

1/2 oz simple syrup

1/2 oz freshly squeezed orange juice

dash of Peychaud's Bitter

chilled Prosecco 

Fill a cocktail shaker halfway full of ice cubes. Add the gin, Parfait Amour, simple syrup, orange juice, and bitters. Shake well.

Strain into a flute glasses. Top with chilled Prosecco. 

Notes: Angostura Bitters may be used in replace of Peychaud's Bitter. 

Just over a week to go before Christmas. Have a fabulous weekend everyone! - JD 

Desert Healer

This thirst quenching cocktail is simply refreshing. One that will rejuvenate when it has been just one of those days. 

Desert Healer

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2oz Gin

1oz Cherry Heering

1 1/2 oz freshly squeezed orange juice

chilled Ginger Beer

ice cubes 

Fill a cocktail shaker halfway full with ice cubes. Add the gin, cherry Herring, and orange juice. Shake well.

Fill a goblet halfway full with ice cubes. Strain the mixture over the ice. top with ginger beer, and stir briefly.

Notes:  Add a few cranberries and orange slices for garnish for a more festive drink. 

Have a great weekend 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 

Sweet Patootie

This simple 3 ingredient blend is surprisingly creamy and smooth with a strong finish.

Sweet Patootie

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makes 2 cocktails

4 oz Dry Gin

2 oz Cointreau

2 oz Orange Juice

Place all ingredients into a cocktail mixing glass with ice. Stir well. Strain into cocktail glasses.  

Have a great weekend everyone! - JD 

The Jupiter

This cocktail supposedly dates back to the 1920's. It is slightly strong however an aromatic cocktail that is a smooth one.  

The Jupiter

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1 1/2 oz gin

3/4 oz dry vermouth

1 teaspoon Parfait Amour

1 teaspoon orange juice

Shake all ingredients into a cocktail shaker, strain into a cocktail or martini glass. 

With rainy Fall temperatures yesterday, today has resumed to it's sunny Spring self. Have a great weekend everyone! - JD 

Screwdriver

This classic cocktail gets a nod with this, the addition of grenadine. More fruity and sherberty well suited for a brunch cocktail.

Screwdriver

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makes 1 cocktail

1 oz Vodka

dash of Grenadine

Chilled orange juice

Place three ice cubes in a tall glass. Add vodka, the dash of Grenadine and enough orange juice to fill the glass. Stir.  

Have a great weekend everyone! - JD   

Petit Zinc

Interesting name for a unique drink; that is smooth and mellow.  

Petit Zinc Martini

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makes 2 cocktails

4 oz vodka

2 oz Triple Sec

2 oz Sweet Vermouth

2 oz orange Juice

Pour all the ingredients into a cocktail shaker with cracker ice and shake well. Strain into chilled martini glasses. Garnish with an orange wedge, if you wish.

Have a great weekend everyone! - JD 

Bittersweet

Surprisingly fruity with a unique blend of sweet smokiness. Very sipable! 

Bittersweet

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makes 2 cocktails

2 oz Whisky

juice of 2 oranges

1/2 teaspoon fine caster sugar

2 dashes of Bitters

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

It has been one of those weeks... Have a great weekend everyone! - JD 

The Abbey

The Abbey or the Abbey Standard as it is known; is an enjoyable cocktail that is light with a unique sharpness at the end. A complex and sophisticated take on the Orange Blossom cocktail. Making it a lovely brunch cocktail. 

The Abbey

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makes 2 cocktails

4 oz Gin

3 oz Orange juice

4 dashes Orange Bitters

Pour all the ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice cubes. Shake well. Strain into chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a maraschino cherry. Enjoy! 

It has been one of those weeks where everything starts at once and finishes at once. Have a great weekend everyone! - JD 

Blood and Sand

If you enjoy a Long Island Ice Tea than you will enjoy this martini. Smooth, light and brisk. 


Blood and Sand
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1 oz Scotch
1 oz sweet Vermouth
1 oz cherry liqueur
1 oz fresh orange juice


Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add Scotch, vermouth, cherry liqueur and orange juice. Shake well and strain into a chilled martini glass. You may garnish with an orange wheel if you wish. 



Stay warm and have a great weekend everyone! - JD