The first appearance of the Last Word cocktail was in Ted Saucier’s 1951 cocktail book Bottom’s Up! However, this gin-based prohibition-era cocktail was originally served 30 years earlier at the Detroit Athletic Club. It eventually fizzled out of the cocktail world until it regained popularity when it was rediscovered by a bartender named Murray Stenson in 2004 out of …
The difference between the Salty Dog and the Greyhound cocktail lies in the salted rim of the highball glass. The Salty Dog cocktail consists of gin (or vodka) and grapefruit juice. It was famously a favorite drink of Artie, the producer played by Rip Torn on the sitcom The Larry Sanders Show, and serves as a perfect drink on …
If you’re looking for a great cocktail during brunch, the Abbey Cocktail is an excellent choice and easy to make with its equal balance of ingredients. It originates from Harry Craddock’s The Savoy Cocktail Book, which was published in 1930. Unfortunately, there is not much history behind the Abbey Cocktail, however, employ this strong, slightly …
The Bebbo cocktail is similar to the Bee’s Knees cocktail, except that it adds a bit of orange juice – typically blood orange. It originated in 2004 in Ted Haigh’s book Vintage Spirits and Forgotten Cocktails. At first glance, it may not look like anything special. Made with a base of gin, Bebbo is equal …
The Martinez is part manhattan and part martini and has appeared in cocktail books dating back to 1884. The history of this cocktail is told from a story involving the famous bartender, Jerry Thomas, who invented the cocktail for a customer traveling to the port city of Martinez, CA. The city of Martinez, however, insists …
The Monkey Gland is a cocktail of gin, orange juice, grenadine, and absinthe created in the 1920s by Harry MacElhone, owner of Harry’s New York Bar in Paris, France. The Monkey Gland received its name from the experiments of Dr. Serge Voronoff who transplanted monkey testicles onto an elderly Frenchman, as he firmly believed testosterone was vital to a longer and healthier life. Unfortunately, experiments proved that the substance …
The Vesper Martini, immortalized in Ian Fleming’s debut novel Casino Royale, has been the unofficial signature drink of 007 fans for decades. Creating this drink is no mere exercise, combining three types of alcohol: vodka, gin, and the bold flavor of Kina Lillet. It might sound intimidating but craft a Vesper Martini properly and you’ll …
The Gibson cocktail is a classic that has been around since the 1900s. It was a favorite among certain circles of bar goers and cocktail sippers, made with either vodka or gin, and usually featuring an accompanying pearl onion as its defining garnish. It’s hard to know how the Gibson came into existence, but since …
The Cucumber Spritz cocktail is a surprising and intoxicating addition to the classic spritz. It first came into vogue in 1922, when it was served as a mixture of gin and Cointreau, combined with lemon juice, cucumber slices, and clarified syrup. The Cucumber Spritz quickly became a popular summer refreshment after its debut in the …
Originating in the South Side of Chicago during the 1920s, the Southside cocktail was made popular for its refreshing taste during the sultry summer months. Its simple recipe calls for freshly muddled mint leaves, lime juice, and gin, shaken with ice and served over more ice. Over time, this delectable cocktail has become embedded in …
