Maiden’s Prayer
Published in Savoy Cocktail book from the 1930’s this cocktail will make you rethink how you feel about Gin if you don’t think you like it. Refreshing and tasty this cocktail owes it terrible name to the reason it is not more popular. Similar to Between the Sheets it is a cocktail you can play with and make your own. Any London Dry Gin will work and you can add bitters (lemon or orange) and different kinds of citrus juices or change their ratio.
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Lights Out
Well too many of these and the lights may go out but great for a Super Bowl Party or other sports gatherings!
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Italian Margarita
Margaritas have come a long way from the classic Tequila, Triple Sec and lime juice. There are many variations as well as serving options. Frozen, Rocks, Up, Salted or not are all part of the large group of recipes. A basic search could return 100’s of recipes all slightly different. At the core though remains Tequila and lime. Adding any number of fruits, switching out the liquors and lead to an endless variety. Some of our favorites, the classic Agave Margarita, the fall taste of the Italian Margarita or the dramatic kick of the Top Shelf Margarita are very drinkable. All of these drinks will get you started exploring the wonderful world of Margaritas and Tequilas. The fewer ingredients and liquors the better the Tequila needs to be for the best taste. Invented in the 1940’s it has, in all its permutations, remained a popular drink since then.
Harvey Wallbanger
The Harvey Wallbanger is reported to have been invented in 1952 by three-time world champion mixologist Donato ‘Duke’ Antone (Paolantonio). The Harvey Wallbanger was made popular by then Galliano salesman, George Bednard. Legend has it that the drink was named after a Manhattan Beach surfer who was a regular patron of Duke’s ‘Blackwatch’ Bar on Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood during the early 1950s.
Golden Glow
A tall cocktail with 3 ounces of spirits this is a drink to sip on a hot afternoon. With Bourbon and Dark Rum with a hint of sweetness and finished with citrus this cocktail hits all the notes of a great summer sipper.
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Georgia Peach
Light and sweet, Georgia Peach is a cool and perfect drink for a brunch or any other party where you want to offer something on the lighter side. This drink will appeal to a lot of people. Perfect for a summer party or social event.
Fuzzy Navel
Fuzzy Navels popped up in the 80’s along with big hair bands and clubs that appealed to younger clientele that liked the sweet taste. Seen as a sorority girl drink it was light, fun and didn’t knock you out!
French Toast
Breakfast in a glass, this is so fun and good! Great for a brunch or dessert cocktail!
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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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