Buck’s Fizz
The Buck’s Fizz is listed as one of 21 “fizzes” in Harry Craddock’s 1930 The Savoy Cocktail Book with the proportions “¼ glass orange juice, fill with champagne” in a “long tumbler”. Very similar to the Mimosa the Mimosa is more well know and a brunch staple.
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Brass Monkey
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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Brandy Old Fashion
Like an Old Fashion but with a lower proof, longer to drink my dear, than the classic.
Brandy Crusta
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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Brandy Alexander
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.
Blue Hawaiian
Blue Hawaiian gets its name from the beautiful blue of the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Hawaii. Created by Harry Yee at the Hilton Hawaiian Village in 1957 when a sales rep asked him to make a drink using Blue Curaçao liqueur. Curacao is an orange based liqueur that is often colored blue or orange and used extensively in tropical themed drinks. It does have a tie to the Elvis movie “Blue Hawaii” but it is fairly loose in nature. This drink, and like many like it, were an off shoot of the 60’s love of all things Hawaiian and tiki. Having sat at the pool bar at the Hilton Hawaiian Village and looked out over Waikiki Beach, I can see where they got the name.
Bloody Mary
The Bloody Marie, tequila, and Bloody Mary, vodka, both are well served by using the best mixers possible, while there are many great bottled mixes out there the best ones are home made with fresh ingredients. Recipes abound and based on taste can range from very spicy to very smooth and classic. Great for brunch or Sunday morning get togethers, they are also seen as a classic hang over drink to take the Saturday night edge off!
Bloody Marie
The Bloody Marie, tequila, and Bloody Mary, vodka, both are well served by using the best mixers possible, while there are many great bottled mixes out there the best ones are home made with fresh ingredients. Recipes abound and based on taste can range from very spicy to very smooth and classic. Great for brunch or Sunday morning get togethers, they are also seen as a classic hang over drink to take the Saturday night edge off!
Blood and Sand
Blood and Sand is one of the few classic mixed drinks that includes Scotch. It was named for Rudolph Valentino’s 1922 bullfighter movie Blood and Sand. The red juice of …
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Blinker
The Blinker dates back to the 30s and was traditionally composed of rye, grapefruit juice and grenadine. After hiding in obscurity for decades, the Blinker has seen a resurgence of late due to its inclusion in Ted Haigh’s Vintage Spirits and Forgotten Cocktails. Great Sunday afternoon cocktail to sip. Sweet and acid coupled with Rye make this a unique and tasty cocktail.
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