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Suffering Bastard1.5 oz white rum1 oz overproof rum.75 oz orange liqueur.5 oz orgeat1 oz fresh lime juice2 oz fresh orange juice Shake all ingredients well and strain into an ice-filled highball or mai tai glass. Garnish with slices of lime and orange. Scotch and Water2 oz Scotch Whisky5 oz water Pour ingredients into a highball glass filled with ice. Stir well to combine. Pegu Club Cocktail3 oz gin1 oz orange liqueur.75 oz lime juice2 dashes aromatic bitters Shake all ingredients with cracked ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a lime wheel. Devil Went Down to Georgia1.25 oz Bulleit Bourbon.5 oz Crème de pêche.75 oz Fresh lemon juice.5 oz Simple syrup1 dash Tabasco Sauce Add all the ingredients to a shaker and fill with ice. Shake well and double-strain into a chilled coupe glass.

Horse's Neck (via)1.5 oz Knob Creek Bourbon1 dash Fee Brothers Old Fashion BittersPeel of a whole lemon, preferably in one piece4 oz Spicy ginger beer Add the bourbon, bitters and lemon peel to a highball glass and fill with ice. Top with the ginger beer and jiggle the glass lightly to combine. Leave It To Me2 oz Gin.25 oz lemon juice1 bsp. raspberry syrupa few drops of maraschino liqueur Combine with ice, shake. Strain into a cocktail glass. The Hummer (via)1.5 oz White Rum1.5 oz Kahlúa2 scoops vanilla ice creamA couple ice cubes Blend and serve in a 7.5 ounce rocks glass.

Headwall1 oz gin1 oz light rum1 tsp lemon juice1 dash of grenadine1 scoop of crushed iceGinger ale Mix all the ingredients, except the ginger ale, in a shaker. Pour the mixture into a chilled highball glass and top off with cold ginger ale. Green Destiny2 oz Zubrowka Bison vodka1.5 oz pressed apple juice.25 oz simple syrup.5 kiwi fruit.1 inch of cucumber Muddle cucumber and kiwi in the base of a shaker. Add other ingredients shake w/ ice and fine strain in a glass filled w/ crushed ice. Brave Bull2 oz blanco tequila1 oz Kahlua coffee liquer Pour tequila into an old fashioned glass w/ice cubes. Add Kahlua. Lightly mix before serving. Brazilian Heather1.5 oz Leblon Cachaca1 oz Elderflower Liqueur (St Germain).5 oz Dry Vermouth.5 oz Lime Juice Shake all ingredients with ice in a cocktail shaker. Strain into an old-fashioned glass full of ice. Garnish with a lime wedge.

Toronto Cocktail (via)2 oz. rye or Canadian whiskey1/4 oz. Fernet Branca1/4 oz. simple syrup (1:1)Cracked ice Combine ingredients in a mixing glass and fill with ice. Stir well for 20 seconds and strain into a chilled glass. Twist orange peel over the drink and use as garnish. Montreal Cocktail1 1/2 oz Straight rye whiskey3/4 oz Martini Rosso1/8 oz Pernod anise3 dash Peychaud's bitters Stir all ingredients with ice and fine-strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Gin Sour2 oz gin1 oz lemon juice1 bar spoon simple syrupOrange sliceMaraschino cherry Shake gin, lemon juice and simple syrup in a mixing glass with ice, fine strain into a cocktail glass and garnish with the orange slice and cherry.

The Rooster (via)1 1/4 oz Vodka1 1/2 oz cucumber juice3/4 oz honey sriracha simple syrup2 ds citrus bittersCucumber wheel garnish Combine ingredients with ice, shake until well chilled and serve in a chilled cocktail glass. Our Home (double recipe)2 oz Gin2 oz Peach Brandy1 oz dry vermouth1 dash lemon juice1 egg white Mix ingredients in a shaker, strain into two chilled cocktail glasses. Bermuda Rum Swizzle (via)4 ounces Barbados rum or amber rum2 ounces triple sec2 lemons, juiced5 ounces pineapple juice5 ounces orange juice2 ounces Bermuda falernum or simple sugar syrup4 dashes Angostura bittersCracked ice Add all the ingredients to a pitcher with a tight-fitting lid. Shake vigorously until a frothing head appears. Strain into cocktail glasses. Kill Devil Punch (via)9 ounces amber rum6 ounces pineapple juice5 ounces Simple Syrup4 ounces fresh lime juiceRaspberry Ice5 ounces chilled Champagne12 raspberries12 lime wheels In a pitcher, combine the rum, pineapple juice, Simple Syrup and lime juice and refrigerat

Blinker2 oz Wild Turkey Rye Whiskey1 oz Grapefruit Juice1/4 oz simple syrup1 bsp raspberry preserves Shake and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. No garnish. The Modern Gambler AKA Earth Rain and Fire(via)2 oz Bombay Sapphire Gin3/4 oz St. Germain Liqueur1 oz Lemon Juice1 oz Simple Syrup5 Blueberries5 Mint sprigs3 Jalapeño slices Muddle blueberries, mint and jalapeno with simple syrup. Add remaining ingredients and shake over ice. Double strain into a chilled Martini glass. Ramos Gin Fizz in a whipped cream maker (via)2 ounces gin1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice1/2 ounce simple syrup1/2 ounce fresh lime juice1 egg white1 ounce heavy cream1/2 teaspoon orange flower waterroughly 2 oz seltzer Put your serving glass and the bottle of your whipped cream maker (I have an iSi 1 pint version) into the freezer to chill while you measure out your other ingredients. Place all ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice and shake for 30 seconds to mix and get everything nice and cold. Strain the liquids into your whipped c

Watermelon Cucumber Cooler1 1/2 oz Aviation American Gin2 slices cucumber chunks1 1/2 oz freshly pressed watermelon juice (or muddle 3-1" chunks)1/2 oz simple syrup3/4 oz freshly pressed lime juicePinch salt1 1/2 oz soda waterCucumber slice for garnish Muddle the watermelon. Strain and reserve 1 ½ ounces of the juice. Add cucumber and muddle. Add the booze, syrup, lime juice and salt with ice. Shake until chilled and strain into a highball glass filled with ice. Top with soda water. Garnish with a cucumber slice on rim. MacArthur Cocktail (via)1 1/2 oz Light RumTwo Splashes of Dark Rum3/4 oz Triple SecJuice of 1/2 lime1 Egg White Put ingredients into a shaker filled half way with crushed ice. Shake vigorously for at least ten seconds. Strain into a cocktail glass. Villa Bella Fizz1 1/2 oz cherry brandy1 oz light rum1 egg white1/2 bsp granulated sugar or simple syrup1/2 oz lime juiceClub sodaMaraschino Cherry Combine the ingredients, except the soda and cherry, in a shaker. Dry shake, then add ice and shake ag

Malcolm LowryLime rindCoarse salt1oz tequila3/4oz light rum3/4oz triple sec3/4 lemon or lime juice1 scoop crushed ice Using lime rind moisten the rim of an iced cocktail glass. Dip the rim in coarse salt. Combine remaining ingredients in shaker. Mix well and pour into the prepared glass. Brass Monkey40 oz Olde English20 oz fresh orange juice Drink half the bottle of Olde English and top off the bottle with the orange juice. Lightly shake to combine and drink. Union Club Cocktail2 oz Maker’s Mark bourbon1/2 oz Maraschino liqueur1/2 oz Campari1 1/2 oz Fresh orange juice Shake ingredients with ice and fine strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with an orange wedge. https://twitter.com/samuel_hansen/status/500301762654662656 El Diablo1 1/2 oz reposado tequila1/2 oz Crème de Cassis1/2 oz fresh lime juice2–3 oz ginger beerlime wedge and fresh blackberry Combine all ingredients, except ginger beer, and shake. Strain into an ice-filled Collins glass, top with ginger beer and garnish.

Boulevardier2 oz Bourbon1 oz Campari1 oz Carpano Antica Stir in an ice filled mixing glass until well chilled. Strain into a chilled rocks glass filled with ice. Garnish with a lemon twist. Manhattan2 oz whiskey1 oz sweet vermouth2-3 dashes of bitters Add ingredients to an ice filled mixing glass and stir until well chilled. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with either a twist or a maraschino cherry. Coffee Cocktail1 1/2 oz brandy3/4 oz port1 barspoon Curaçao1 barspoon simple syrup1 egg yolkFreshly ground nutmeg Mix all ingredients except nutmeg in shaker. Strain mixture into cocktail glass. Sprinkle nutmeg on top.

The Moonwalk (via)1 oz grapefruit juice1 oz Grand Marnier2 dashes rosewaterChampagne Shake the juice, liqueur and rosewater with ice until chilled. Strain into a champagne flute and top with champagne. 2 Dark 2 Stormy1 oz myer's rum1 oz silver rum2 oz ginger beer2 oz fresh o.j.2 oz pineapple juice1 lime wedge for garnish Build all ingredients in a large glass over ice and stir. Garnish w/ lime. Amour Fou (via)2 oz. Bourbon (Buffalo Trace works well in this drink)1/2 oz Sweet Vermouth1/2 oz Cointreau1/4 oz Green Chartreuse1 Dash Orange Bitters Combine the ingredients listed above in your fanciest mixing glass. Add ice and stir to chill and dilute. Strain into a chilled double old fashioned glass filled with fresh ice. Twist an orange peel over the top of the glass to express the oils. Rub the orange twist around the rim of the glass and place it into the drink. Foghorn1/2 lime1/2 lemon1 barsboon bar sugar1 1/2 oz old tom ginginger ale Mix the juice, sugar and gin in a mixing glass. Add ice and stir until well

Mango Lava Flow (via)1 oz light rum1 oz Malibu coconut rum2 oz Coconut cream2 oz pineapple juice2 oz fresh mango1 banana Blend the 2 rums and the mango in a blender to form a smooth paste. Pour this mixture into a hurricane or collins glass. Rinse the blender. Blend the banana, the coconut cream, and the pineapple juice in blender with crushed ice until smooth. Pour this mixture into the glass with the rums very slowly and watch as the mango mixture oozes its way to the top along the sides of the glass creating the flowing lava effect. Garnish with a pineapple wedge and umbrella. Frozen Mojito1 oz of simple syrup1 1/2 oz fresh lime juice6-7 mint leaves plus extra leaves or sprigs for garnish2 oz chilled white rum1 cup of iceLime slice for garnish Combine the simple syrup with lime juice and mint in a blender. Pulse several times to combine. Add ice and pulse until ice is finely crushed and mint is chopped into tiny flecks, giving the drink a light green hue. Pour into a hurricane glass or a collins glass, add

Admiral Vernon (via)1 1/2 oz White Rum1/2 oz Grand Marnier1/2 oz Lime Juice1 barspoon Orgeat1 scoop crushed ice Combine all ingredients in a shaker. Shake well and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Ginger Mint Smash (via)1 barspoon peeled, finely chopped fresh ginger5 mint leaves1 barspoon lemon juice1/2 oz simple syrup2 oz Bulleit bourbon1 dash Angostura BittersIce cubes and crushed iceMint sprig for garnish Muddle the ginger to release its juice, then add the mint and muddle again. Add the lemon juice, simple syrup, bourbon and bitters to the shaker with ice. Shake until well chilled and fine-strain into a rocks glass full of crushed ice. Garnish with the mint sprig. In My Solitude (via)Grapefruit wedge, for the glassKosher salt, for the rim of the glass1 1/2 oz Blanco Tequila3/4 oz Lillet blanc3/4 oz freshly squeezed grapefruit juice1/4 oz orgeat syrup3 dashes Peychaud's BittersGrapefruit peel, for garnish Rub the grapefruit wedge around the edge of a rocks glass and then roll the edge in kosher salt.

Beef On Rye (via)1 1/2 oz Beefeater gin1/2 oz Canadian club whisky1/2 oz passion-fruit syrup2 oz sparkling bitter lemon soda Shake the gin, whisky and syrup in a shaker. Strain into an old-fashioned glass half-filled with broken ice. Add the lemon soda. Rum Runner1 1/2 oz gold rum1/2 oz Crème de Mûre (blackberry brandy)1/2 oz Crème de Banane4 oz Fresh Orange juiceDash of Falernum or grenadine Pour all the ingredients into a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake well. Strain into a chilled hurricane glass. The Blacktop (via)2 oz Mount Gay rum1 oz Myers's rum1 1/2 ounces fresh lemon juice1 ounce simple syrup1 maraschino cherry, for garnish1 orange slice, for garnish Pour the Mount Gay rum, lemon juice, and simple syrup into a mixing glass two-thirds full of ice cubes. Shake well. Strain into an ice-filled highball glass, and carefully pour the Myers's rum over the back of a teaspoon so that it floats on top of the drink. Garnish with the cherry and the orange slice. Romulan Ale (via)1 1/2 oz White rum1 oz Blue

The Departed (via)1 oz Campari1 oz Rum, El Dorado 123⁄4 oz Amaro, Averna1⁄2 oz Mezcal (a very smoky Mezcal works best)1 twst Orange peel2 ds Peychaud's Bitters Stir with ice in a cocktail shaker until well chilled. Strain into a large old fashioned glass over 1 large ice cube. Squeeze the orange peel over it to release the oils. Run the peel around the edge of the glass and drop it in. Mai Tai1 1/2 oz white rum3/4 oz dark rum1/2 oz orange liqueur1/2 oz orgeat1/4 oz lime juice Shake all ingredients but the dark rum. Strain them over ice and float the dark rum in a highball glass. Garnish with a wedge of pineapple and a piece of candied ginger. Blueberry Collins (via)1-1/2 oz Blueberry Cordial*1 oz Rose's Lime2 oz GinClub Sodaslice Lime Add ice to a rocks glass. Add Rose's blueberry cordial, Rose's lime cordial and gin, then stir lightly. Top with club soda, and garnish with a slice of lime. *Bring 1 cup blueberries, 1 cup water and 1 cup sugar to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes. Allow it to cool and fine-st

Gin & Tonic3 oz Gin4 oz Tonic water or 1 oz Tonic syrup and 3 oz seltzer3 Juniper berries and lemon twist for garnish. Build in a collins glass. Add your garnishes! Bloody Mary2 oz vodka4 oz Spicy V8Kosher saltRed chili pepper flakes1 Lemon wedge1 Lime wedge2 dashes Sriracha2 dashes Worcestershire sauce1-2 pinch Ground black pepper1-2 pinch PaprikaCelery stalkLime wedge Rim a pint glass by rubbing a lemon wedge around the edge and rolling it in kosher salt mixed with chili flakes. Add ice to the glass. In a shaker, squeeze the lime and lemon wedges, then add the remaining fruit. Add the vodka, v8, sriracha, worcestershire, pepper, paprika and another pinch of salt. Shake with ice and strain into the pint glass. Garnish with the celery and the lime wedge. Hoop La!3/4 oz Brandy3/4 oz Orange liqueur3/4 oz Lemon3/4 oz Lillet Blanc Shake all ingredients with ice. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

Newfangled (via)2 oz Bonded bourbon1/4 oz Simple syrup2 dashes Angostura bittersHalf an Orange wheel2 oz Ale3 Brandied cherries Muddle the orange, cherries, syrup and bitters. Add the bourbon and shake with ice. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Top with the ale. Sloe Comfortable Screw3/4 oz Vodka3/4 oz Sloe gin3/4 oz Southern Comfort3 oz fresh orange juice Build in an ice-filled highball glass. Varadero Frappé (via)2 oz absinthe.5 tsp vanilla bean paste.5 oz lemongrass syrup.5 oz lemon juice2 slices fresh ginger Muddle the ginger well into the liquids. Crush ice with a sprig each of mint, oregano, and tarragon. Shake all ingredients and double strain over the crushed, herbed ice. Garnish with sprigs of herbs. Rusty Nail1 1/2 oz Scotch3/4 oz Drambuie Add ingredients plus ice to a rocks glass and stir well. Garnish with a lemon twist.

"Smoke Signal"1 oz Mezcal1 oz Green Chartreuse1 oz Carpano Antica1 dash orange bitters1 pinch salt Shake ingredients with ice and fine-strain into a cocktail glass. Black Hole Cocktail2 oz Dark rum1 oz Lemon juice4 oz Iced tea1/2 oz Sugar syrup Shake rum, juice of lemon, and Sugar syrup with ice and strain into a highball glass over two ice cubes. Fill with Iced Tea, stir, and serve. Ginger Jerry1.5 oz Spiced RumAlcoholic ginger beerjuice of a half lime In an ice filled glass add the sailor jerry, ginger beer and lime juice. Stir and serve. Man About Town1 1/2 oz bourbon or rye1/2 oz Campari1/2 oz IPA syrup*1/2 oz freshly squeezed lime juice1 lime wedge, for garnish In a cocktail shaker, combine the bourbon (or rye), Campari, IPA syrup, and lime juice. Add ice, and shake vigorously for 10 to 12 seconds. Strain into a coupe or martini glass, and garnish with a lime wedge. *IPA Syrup is simple syrup where the beer plays the roll of the water. Bring 1 part IPA to a simmer, add 1 part sugar. Kill the heat and whi

Desert Healer1 1/2 oz Gin1/2 oz Cherry brandy3 oz Fresh orange juice3-5 oz Chilled ginger beer Shake gin, cherry brandy and orange juice vigorously with ice, then strain into an ice-filled glass. Top with ginger beer and stir gently. Garnish. Radler1 part German lager beer1 part lemonade Put some ice in a beer glass. Add ingredients, garnish with a lemon and serve. Frank Collins1.5 oz gin (or any spirit you have, we'd try tequila first)1.5 oz frank consommé*3 dashes Worcestershire sauce2 oz beer to tophot dog Add all but the beer to a shaker with ice, shake to chill and strain into a Collins glass over fresh ice. Top with beer and garnish with a hot dog spear that has been cooked or not. It doesn't matter. *Cook several hot dogs in boiling water. Reserve the water. Rye Mint Julep2 oz Rye whiskey2 barspoons turbinado or demerara syrup (2:1, sugar to water)2 dashes Angostura bitters10-12 mint leaves In the base of a Julep cup, muddle the mint leaves with the rye, syrup and bitters. Fill the julep cup three-quar

Boozy Root Beer Float 2-3 scoops vanilla bean ice cream 3 oz Spiced Rum Top with a nice root beer   In a beer glass, plop your scoops in real good, add your booze and top with a nice root beer. Drink with a straw.   Medicinal Courage 1 1/2 oz Gin 1/2 oz Fresh lemon juice 1 sprig Fresh rosemary 1/2 oz Amaro Nonino 1/2 oz Star Anise-Infused Honey Syrup* 6 dashes Angostura Bitters 4 dashes Dr. Adam Elmegirab’s Aphrodite Bitters   In a shaker, muddle the gin, lemon juice and rosemary. Add the remaining ingredients and fill with ice. Shake, and fine-strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a sprig of rosemary.   *Star Anise-Infused Honey Syrup: Whisk together 2 oz honey and 1 oz water with 1 crushed star anise pod over medium heat. Bring to a simmer. Turn off the burner, cover, and let stand for 10-15 minutes. Strain and let it cool in the fridge.   Twelve Mile Limit 1 oz White Rum 1/2 oz Rye whiskey 1/2 oz Brandy 1/2 oz Grenadine 1/2 oz Lemon juice lemon twist   Shake in a cocktail shaker with ice unt

Paradise Lost (via)1 1/2 oz Reposado tequila2 oz Pineapple juice2 oz Lemon lime soda*1/8 cup Pineapple1/2 oz Orange liqueur5 sprigs mint Muddle the pineapple and mint, add everything else and shake with ice. Pour into a rocks glass. *To roll your own, fine-strain the juice of one lemon and one lime into a glass. Add an equal volume of simple syrup to the glass, then double the volume again with seltzer Old Fashioned2oz Rye1 Demerara sugar cubeAngostura bittersLemon twist Dash the bitters onto the sugar cube until it's saturated (2-3 dashes, 4 tops). Muddle that up in the bottom of the mixing glass. Add ice and booze. Stir to combine and strain into a rocks glass with a big ice cube in it. Garnish. Airmail1 oz White Rum1/2 oz Lime juice1/2 oz Honey syrup1 oz Champagnelime wheel Shake everything but the champagne in ice, strain into a chilled cocktail glass, garnish. Happy Accident (via)2 oz Gin1 oz Sweet Vermouth1 oz Triple Sec1/2 oz Lemon juice1 1/2 oz Clementine juice Combine the gin, vermouth, triple sec, l