The Japanese Cocktail is similar to an Old Fashioned but with a rich and nutty twist. This is another Jerry Thomas original that appeared in the 1862 version of How to Mix Drinks. Oddly enough, the recipe calls for no Japanese ingredients. Jerry Thomas was frequently visited by a member of Japan’s first diplomatic mission …
Vieux Carré is an iconic French-inspired cocktail that was first served over 80 years ago in the legendary Carousel Bar at the Royal Sonesta Hotel in New Orleans. This cocktail, a deceptively complex mix of rye whiskey, cognac, sweet vermouth, and Benedictine, has developed a following of die-hard fans that can’t get enough of this …
The Whiskey Sazerac cocktail is truly a unique creation with quite a history. Originally made with cognac and absinthe, this cocktail became quite popular in the 1830s in New Orleans. It wasn’t until Prohibition when whiskey replaced the cognac that Whiskey Sazeracs rose to even greater notoriety. This concoction intrigues drinkers today as it combines …
