Let's Drink About It

The Old Maid (via)2 oz Gin1 oz Lime juice3/4 oz Simple syrup6 Mint leaves4 slices Cucumber Muddle the mint, cucumber and simple syrup. Add ice and everything else. Shake and strain over one large ice cube in a chilled rocks glass. Cream Sherry Flip (via)2 1/2 oz Cream sherry1 Egg1 tsp Superfine sugar1 tsp Light cream1 tsp Grated nutmeg Combine the sherry, egg, sugar and cream in a cocktail shaker. Shake, add ice, and shake again. Strain into a cocktail glass and garnish with nutmeg. The Copywriter (via)2 oz Irish whiskey3/4 oz Lemon juice1/2 oz Carpano Antica Sweet Vermouth1/2 oz Honey syrupSeltzer, chilledlemon twist Add whiskey, lemon, sweet vermouth, and honey syrup to a cocktail shaker and fill with ice. Shake until well chilled, about 15 seconds. Strain into an ice-filled Collins glass. Top with seltzer and garnish with a lemon twist. The Last Word3/4 oz Gin3/4 oz Green Chartreuse3/4 oz Maraschino liqueur3/4 oz Lime juice Pour into an ice filed shaker, shake and strain into a cocktail glass. Lavender Bee

Moon of the Rise (via)2 oz moonshine or white whiskey1 oz dry vermouth6 drops citrus bitters1 lemon peel1 grapefruit peel Twist the lemon peel inside a chilled cocktail glass and rub the oil inside the glass to cover. Do the same with the grapefruit peel. Discard the grapefruit peel. In a mixing glass, add the ingredients. Add ice. Stir briskly until the glass becomes ice cold. Strain into the ice-cold cocktail glass. Spring Cleaning (via) 1 1/2 oz Gin1 1/2 oz Pisco4 Cherries3 ds Bitters3 cube Sugar Shake gin, pisco, bitters on ice, strain in vessel of choice. Drop sugar cubes in and merely crush. Add cherries and give it all a couple brisk stirs. Blood Orange Cocktail (via) 2 1/2 oz fresh squeezed blood orange juice2 1/2 oz white grape juice2 oz vodka (exclude if making a mocktail)sparkling water (or lemon lime soda) Fill glass with ice and pour in blood orange juice, grape juice and vodka (omit vodka if making mocktail). Give it a little stir and top with sparkling water. Use lemon lime soda if you prefer a

The Drinks: Harvey Wallbanger  2 oz vodka3 oz fresh orange juice1/4 to 1/2 oz Galliano Build in an ice filled high ball glass. Add the vodka and juice, stir briefly, then float the galliano on top. Space Gin Smash (via)1.5 oz dry gin1/2 oz st germain1/2 oz simple syrup1 oz lemon juice1 oz apple juice6 mint leaves4 grapes Muddle the grapes and simple syrup in a shaker, add remaining ingredients and fill with ice. Shake and strain into a highball glass filled with crushed ice. May Day Martini (via)2 oz vodka1 oz lemon juice1 oz cinnamon syrup1 strawberry Shake all ingredients with ice, double strain into a chilled cocktail glass. 131 (via)2 oz gin1/2 oz green chartreuse1/2 oz simple syrup3/4 oz lime juice2 sprigs of mint1 dash Peychaud’s bitters1 oz soda water1 oz tonic Put everything but the bubbles, bitters and one mint sprig in an ice-filled shaker. Give it a quick shake and strain into an ice-filled collins glass. Top with tonic and soda water. Garnish with the other sprig of mint and float the Peychauds on

The Drinks: The Enlightenment (via)2 oz bourbon1/2 oz fresh lemon juice1/2 oz grenadineIce cubesLight (or light-flavored) beer, chilled Put bourbon, lemon juice, syrup and ice in a shaker. Shake and strain into a chilled glass. Top with beer. Long Island Iced Tea (via)1 oz vodka1 oz gin1 oz white rum1 oz white tequila1 oz orange liqeur1 oz fresh lemon juice3/4 oz simple syrupcolalemon wedge for garnish Shake the booze, juice, and syrup with ice, then strain into an ice filled collins glass. Top with cola and garnish. Red State Roundup (via)1 oz White Tequila1/2 oz Orange liqueur3/4 oz Grenadine1/4 oz Fresh Lemon Juice1 Egg WhiteClub SodaNutmeg and lemon wheel to garnish Shake the egg white and booze without ice, then add ice and shake again. Strain into an ice-filled highball glass. Top with sparkling water and garnish with freshly grated nutmeg and lemon wheel. Mint Romney Cocktail (via)2oz bourbon1/2oz maple syrup1/2oz lime juiceSeltzer4-6 mint leaves Muddle the mint, lime juice and syrup in a highball glas

The Situations: Dave is off to tour Europe, Chris took his nephew to the park and Ben just paid his taxes, sort of. The Drinks: Pimms Cupwheel of cucumberwheel of lemon2oz Pimm’s No. 14oz ginger ale (or lemon-lime soda for weenies)lemon twist Muddle the cucumber and lemon slices in a chilled highball glass. Pour in the Pimm’s and ginger ale, and stir to combine. Add ice to fill the glass and garnish with the lemon twist. Death and Taxes (via)1 1⁄2oz Gin1⁄2oz Lillet Blanc1⁄2oz Sweet Vermouth1⁄2oz St. Germain1 1⁄2bsp Amer NouvelleFlamed Orange peel for garnish2ds Bitters, Bitter Truth Jerry Thomas’ Own Decanter Stir in ice, strain into a chilled coupe, garnish. Artist’s (Special) Cocktail (via)3/4oz Rye whiskey3/4oz Sherry1/2oz Lemon Juice1bsp Grenadine Syrup Shake the booze in ice and strain into a chilled coupe. Aviation2oz gin1/2oz maraschino liqueur1/2oz fresh lemon juice1/4oz of creme de violetteFlamed lemon peel or Maraschino cherry for garnish Shake the booze in ice and strain into a chilled coupe. Sque

The Drinks: Dry Martini Rinse a chilled cocktail glass with dry vermouth and dump it out, then stir 2.5oz London dry gin in ice, strain it into the glass and garnish with a twist. You are now a grown up.   Soda Jerk (via) 2oz Blanco tequila 1/2oz Campari 1/2oz Lime juice 1/2oz Passion fruit puree (unsweetened) 1/2oz Vanilla Bean-Infused Agave Syrup* 1/2oz Egg white 2oz cream soda   Shake the booze, juice, purée, syrup and egg white, then add ice and shake again. Pour into a Collins glass, top with soda and garnish with lime zest.   Cherub's Cup (via) 1oz St-Germain 2oz Vodka, Cirtus Vodka, or Hendricks 3/4oz fresh lemon 1/4oz simple syrup 1 muddled strawberry top with Brut Rosé Sparkling Wine   Shake and strain over fresh ice in a Collins glass. Top with Brut Rosé or Brut Champagne. Garnish with a slice of strawberry.   Baby's First Bourbon (via) 2oz Bulleit Bourbon 3/4oz Orgeat 3/4oz lemon juice Dash of Angostura bitters   Stir over ice. Strain into an old fashioned glass. Ginger mint lemonade 1 part

Navy Grog 1oz white rum 10z demerara rum 1oz dark rum 3/4oz fresh lime juice 3/4oz fresh white grapefruit juice 1oz  honey syrup Club Soda Orange slice for garnish Shake the rum, juice and syrup with ice, strain into a collins glass filled with ice, top with soda water, and garnish with an orange wedge. Honey syrup: whisk together 1/2oz honey with 1/2oz water. French 75 1oz gin (or cognac) 1/2oz cointreau or orange liqueur 1/2oz fresh lemon juice Champagne Shake the gin, orange liqueur and lemon juice with ice, strain into a champagne flute and top with champagne.

Salty Maple Buttered Cider   Maldon salt Half of 1 lemon 1 tablespoon softened butter 2 tablespoon pure maple syrup 1/2 vanilla bean pod, seeds scraped out 4 ounces dark rum 8 ounces apple cider Scatter Maldon salt on a small plate. Rub the rim of two heatproof glasses or mugs with the lemon half, then dip in salt. 

Combine the butter, maple syrup, and vanilla bean seeds in small bowl. Set aside. Combine rum and cider in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Pour into prepared glasses, then top each with half of the butter. Serve immediately. Between the Sheets 3/4oz brandy 3/4oz light rum 3/4oz cointreau (or whatever orange liqueur) 1/2oz fresh lemon juice Shake with ice, strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

The Million Dollar Cocktail 1 1/2 oz gin 3/4 oz sweet vermouth 2 tsp pineapple juice 1 tsp grenadine syrup 1 egg white Shake ingredients, then shake again with ice. Strain into a cocktail glass. Rabbit Fernet Coat 2oz Fernet Branca 6oz Oatmeal Stout Build in a coffee mug.

Raspberry-Thyme Smash - 2 fresh thyme sprigs, divided - 7 fresh raspberries, divided - ice cubes - 1/4 cup Hendrick's Gin - 2 tablespoons Simple Syrup (see below) - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice   Stranger In Town - 1 1/2 oz rum - 1/2 oz sweet vermouth - 1/2 oz brandy or calvados - 1/2 oz cherry brandy - 1 maraschino cherry