The Paper Plane was developed around 2007 by Sasha Petraske, founder of the New York City cocktail bar Milk & Honey, and Aussie bartender Sam Ross for their former colleague Toby Maloney’s Chicago bar The Violet Hour. The recipe is a riff on the classic Last Word. The cocktail’s name is supposedly a reference to the M.I.A. track “Paper Planes,” …
A John Collins is a cocktail believed to have originated with a head-waiter of that very name who worked at Limmer’s Old House in Conduit Street in Mayfair, a famous London hotel and coffee house 1790–1817. The drink is classified as a Collins cocktail because it is a drink topped off with club soda and, for all …
The Gold Rush cocktail has become one of the most popular bourbon-based drinks in the world. It’s a sweet, syrupy twist on an Old Fashioned, but with a unique flavor all its own. What makes Gold Rush stand out is that it pairs tart lemon juice with golden honey syrup to give you a drink …
Whiskey Smash is a cocktail with a long and unique history. Known for its invigorating effect, Whiskey Smash has been around since the mid-19th century, first having its appearance in American literature by novelist F. Scott Fitzgerald. As its name implies, Whiskey Smash centers around whiskey-based spirits, such as bourbon and rye, combined with zesty …
A Bourbon Spritz Veneziano or Aperol Spritz, also called Spritz, is an Italian wine-based cocktail, commonly served as an aperitif in Northeast Italy. In fact, the Aperol Spritz became widely popular outside of Italy around 2018 and was ranked as the world’s 9th bestselling cocktail in 2019 by the website Drinks International. Some of the …
The Boulevardier cocktail is a classic combination of whiskey, vermouth, and Campari that was popular in 1920s Prohibition-era Paris. It’s quite similar to the Negroni, however Boulevardier has a slightly darker color and smokier taste due to the whiskey used in place of gin. Its origin story is tied to Erskine Gwynne, an American writer …
The Bourbon Swizzle is one of the most versatile and impressive cocktails in existence – its heritage dates back hundreds of years! Swizzle is generally made with a combination of fruits, spirits, and syrups, although the exact ingredients may vary. Bourbon is one option that has become increasingly popular to add over time. Swizzles are …
The Bourbon Manhattan cocktail has been enjoyed by party-goers, celebrities, and politicians alike since the 1800s. Initially served at the luxurious Manhattan Club in New York City, this classic drink has even been sipped by notable figures such as former President Ulysses S. Grant and Mark Twain. Interestingly enough, Prohibition resulted in an uptick of …
The Bourbon Flip cocktail has been around for centuries and still retains its highly coveted spot among classic cocktails. Dating back to the 1700s, this bourbon-based tipple is made from bourbon whiskey, sugar, and a whole egg. Although an odd combination of ingredients, this drink was deemed the perfect digestif and enjoyed by all! Instead …
The Bourbon Sour has been around for centuries, with its possible roots in the 1700s. This classic cocktail is an iconic favorite for drinks lovers today and is made from Bourbon, fresh lemon juice, sugar syrup and an egg white garnish to give it its signature fluffy texture. It’s a surprisingly complex combo that balances …
