Posts By jmtakashima

Lots of Citrus and Pineaple flavors make the Brassy Blond a good pool side drink. You can serve in a cocktail glass or over ice with a little extra pineapple juice if you’d like to cut down on the proof!
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Sales and popularity of Heublein’s Brass Monkey spirit cocktail increased in the 1980s after the release of the Beastie Boys’ song of the same name. However, it is no longer a cocktail made with a premade mix but instead Dark Rum, Vodka and OJ. Welcome to the 80’s where very sweet and very strong were as common as day glo lycra.
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Great batch cocktail punch for any fall gathering. This recipe will keep people coming back for more so make plenty.
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Like an Old Fashion but with a lower proof, longer to drink my dear, than the classic.

Created in the 1850s by Joseph Santini, an Italian from Trieste, in New Orleans, USA, either at the City Exchange in the French Quarter, or at his Jewel of the South saloon on Gravier Street in the American Quarter which he opened in 1855. The name refers to the crust of sugar around the rim.
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Most believe this is a riff on an Alexander which uses gin instead of brandy, some think that the Brandy Alexander was not a variation of the original, but a new drink created without any knowledge of its predecessor. The Russian Tsar, Alexander II, believes the drink was named after him, while opera critic, Alexander Dragon, believes it was made with him in mind. However it came to be the Brandy Alexander has lasted a long time as one of the best dessert cocktails around. Add ice cream instead of cream and you have an even richer treat.

The Bramble was created in 1984 by Dick Bradsell at Fred’s Club in London’s SoHo. It’s an 80’s drink that is worth drinking! Dry Gin, Fresh Blackberries, Blackberry Liqueur, Lemon Juice and Simple Syrup.
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Bourbon and citrus make the perfect holiday blend.  Boxing Day is an easy going cocktail that keeps a party going and can be sipped over a long evening.  The blood orange and lemon are a perfect balance to the sweet of the Bourbon and simple syrup.  This could easily turn into a year around favorite.

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Simple and refreshing a Bourbon Stone Sour is a great go to drink. Best with Summer and friends sip one and let the conversation unfold.
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Simple, light and clean, the Boston Cooler starts the summer season with a bang.
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