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20 DRINK RECIPES YOU SHOULD BE MAKING THIS YEAR

Your expert guide to all things cocktails and spirits

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This book features reliable recipes for 10 of our favorite classic cocktails, along with 10 inspired variations. If you’re new to the world of home cocktailing, these 20 recipes will lay an ideal foundation. If you already know your way around a home bar, you’re sure to discover a new trick or two here. We know we sure did.

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HOW TO COCKTAIL IN 2015

How tococktailin 201520 CLASSIC AND MODERN DRINK RECIPES YOU SHOULD BEMAKING THIS YEAR

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GARNISH:Orange twist & Fresno chile sliceGLASS:Old Fashioned

INGREDIENTS:

2 tsp2 slices2 or 3 dashes2 oz

Maple syrupFresno chileAngostura Bitters

Partida Añejo Tequila

PREPARATION:In an Old Fashioned glass,muddle the maple syrup, chile and bitters. Add the tequila and fill with ice. Stir, andgarnish with an orange twist and another slice of Fresno chile.

DaiquiriContributed by Aisha Sharpe

GARNISH:Lime wheelGLASS:Martini

INGREDIENTS:

2 oz

1 oz1 oz

Dark rum(Appleton Estate Reserve)Fresh lime juiceSimple syrup(one part sugar, one part water)

PREPARATION:Add all the ingredients to a shaker and fill with ice. Shake, and strain into a chilledMartini glass. Garnish with a lime wheel.

Old FashionedContributed by Dushan Zaric &Jason Kosmas

GARNISH:Lemon and orange twistsGLASS:Rocks

INGREDIENTS:

1.5 tsp3 dashes1 dash

.25 oz2 oz

Brown sugar cubeWhite sugarAngostura BittersRegans’ OrangeBitters No. 6Cold water George Dickel No. 12 Tennessee Whisky or other American whiskey

PREPARATION:Add all the ingredients to a mixing glass. Muddle to break down the sugar and stir briefly. Fill with ice, stir again andstrain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice. Twist slices of lemon and orange peel overthe drink and drop them in.

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CLASSIC CLASSICMODERN

Spiced Old FashionedContributed byJacques Bezuidenhout


GARNISH:Lime wheelGLASS:Martini

INGREDIENTS:

1 2 oz

1 oz

1 oz.5 oz

1 tsp

BlackberryAppleton EstateReserve RumDemerara syrup (one part Demerara sugar, one part water)Fresh lime juicePom Wonderful 100% Pomegranate JuiceMaraschino liqueur

PREPARATION:In a shaker, muddle theblackberry. Add the remaining ingredients and fill with ice. Shake, and strain into a chilled Martini glass. Garnish with a lime wheel.

No. 3 Gin MartiniContributed by Dushan Zaric

GARNISH:Lemon twistGLASS:Martini

INGREDIENTS:

2.25 oz

.75 oz1 dash

No. 3 London Dry Gin, frozenDry vermouthOrange bitters

PREPARATION:Add all the ingredients to a mixing glass and fill with ice. Stir, and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon twist.

Smoky MartiniContributed by Dale DeGroff

GARNISH:Lemon twistGLASS:Martini

INGREDIENTS:

2.5 oz.25 oz

GinBlended Scotch whisky

PREPARATION: Add both ingredients to amixing glass and fill with ice. Stir, and strain into a Martini glass. Garnish with a lemon twist.

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CLASSICMODERN MODERN

Reserve LuxuryDaiquiriContributed by Willy Shine


Bloody MaryContributed by Nick Mautone

GARNISH:Celery stalk and lime wedgeGLASS:Pint

INGREDIENTS:

112 oz4 oz2 dashes2 tsp

2 dashes

1 pinch1 pinch

1 pinch

Celery saltLemon wedgeLime wedgeGrey Goose VodkaTomato juiceTabasco SaucePrepared horseradishWorcestershire sauceCelery saltGround blackpepperSmoked paprika

PREPARATION:Pour some celery salt onto a small plate. Rub the juicy side of the lemon or lime wedge along the lip of a pint glass. Roll the outer edge of the glass in celery salt untilfully coated. Fill with ice and set aside. Squeeze the lemon and lime wedges into a shaker and drop them in. Add the remaining ingredients and fill with ice. Shake gently and strain into the prepared glass. Garnish with a celery stalk and a lime wedge.

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GARNISH:Celery stalkGLASS:Tall

INGREDIENTS:

1.5 oz4 oz2 dashes

2 dashes

Celery saltVodkaClamatoWorcestershire sauceTabasco SaucePreparedhorseradish, to taste (optional)

PREPARATION:Coat the rim of a tall glass with celery salt, fill with ice and set aside. Add the remaining ingredients to a mixing glass and fill with ice. Pour back and forth into another mixing glass a few times to mix. Strain into the prepared glass andgarnish with a celery stalk.

MargaritaContributed by Dale DeGroff

GARNISH:Lime wheelGLASS:Cocktail or rocks

INGREDIENTS:

.75 oz1 oz

1.5 oz

Fresh lime juiceCointreau ortriple secBlanco tequila

PREPARATION:Add the ingredients to a shaker and fill with ice. Shake well and strain into a chilled cocktail glass or rocks glass filled with fresh ice. Garnish with a lime wheel. (For a slightly sweeter drink, add a dash of agave syrup [one part water, two parts agave nectar] before shaking.)

GARNISH:Jalapeño or red chile pepperGLASS:Rocks

INGREDIENTS:

.5 oz

.25 tsp1 pinch1.75 oz.5 oz.75 oz

SaltSimple syrup oragave nectarRed pepper flakesChipotle chile powderReposado tequilaGrand MarnierFresh lime juice

PREPARATION:Coat the rim of a rocks glass with salt, fill with ice and set aside. In a shaker, muddle the agave nectar or simple syrup, red pepper flakes and chile powder. Add the remainingingredients, fill with ice andshake vigorously. Strain through a tea strainer into the prepared glass. Garnish with a jalapeño or red chile pepper.

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Spicy GrandMargaritaContributed by Grand Marnier

Bloody CaesarContributed by David Wondrich


GARNISH:Lemon twistGLASS:Cocktail

INGREDIENTS:

1.5 oz1.75 oz.5 oz3 dashes

Rye whiskeySweet vermouthGrand MarnierAngostura Bitters

PREPARATION:Add all the ingredients to a mixing glass and fill with ice. Stir, and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon twist.


Mint JulepContributed by Eric Castro

GARNISH:Bitters (optional) and mint sprigGLASS:Julep or rocks

INGREDIENTS:

.25 oz

82 oz

Raw sugar syrup (one part raw sugar, one part water)Mint leavesBourbon

PREPARATION:In a Julep cup or rocks glass, lightly muddle the mint and syrup. Add the bourbon and pack tightly with crushed ice. Stir until the cup is frosted on the outside. Top with more crushed ice to form an ice dome and garnish with a few drops of bitters, if desired, and a mint sprig.

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ManhattanContributed by Classic And Vintage Artisanal Spirits

GARNISH:CherryGLASS:Cocktail

INGREDIENTS:

2 oz

1 oz5 drops

HudsonManhattan Rye WhiskeySweet vermouthAngostura Bitters

PREPARATION:Add all the ingredients to a mixing glass and fill with ice. Stir well and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a cherry.

Employees OnlyManhattanContributed by Dushan Zaric &Jason Kosmas



1792KentuckyWhite Dog JulepContributed by David Wondrich

PREPARATION:Add the sugar and water to a highball glass and stir until the sugar has completely dissolved. Add the mint leaves and press lightly with a mud-dler. Pack the glass with finely cracked ice (wrap cubes in a towel and bash the bejeezus out of them with something hard and heavy) and then add the whiskey. Stir, add more ice to make up for any shrinkage and garnish with two or three sprigs of mint and a straw.

GARNISH:Mint sprigs and a strawGLASS:Highball

INGREDIENTS:

2 tsp.5 oz6 or 82 to 3 oz

SugarWaterFresh mint leavesUnaged corn or rye whiskey (AKA white dog or moonshine)

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MODERN

GARNISH:Lemon wheel and cherryGLASS:Highball or Collins

INGREDIENTS:

.75 oz

.75 oz

1.5 oz

Fresh lemon juiceSimple syrup(one part water, one part sugar)GinClub soda

PREPARATION:Add the lemon juice, simplesyrup and gin to a shaker and fill with ice. Shake well and strain into a highball or Collins glass filled with fresh ice. Top with club soda and garnish with a lemon wheel and a cherry.


GARNISH:Orange twistGLASS:Champagne flute

INGREDIENTS:

1 oz6 drops3 oz

CointreauAngostura BittersPiper-Heidsieck Champagne

PREPARATION:Add the Cointreau and bitters to a mixing glass and fill with ice. Stir, and strain into a chilled Champagne flute. Top with the Champagne andgarnish with an orange twist.

French 75Contributed by Dale DeGroff

Tom CollinsContributed by Dale DeGroff

GARNISH:Lemon twistGLASS:Champagne flute

INGREDIENTS:

.5 oz

.5 oz

1 oz3 oz

Fresh lemon juiceSimple syrup(one part water, one part sugar)Gin or cognacChampagne

PREPARATION:Add all the ingredients except the Champagne to a shaker and fill with ice. Shake well and strain into a Champagne flute. Top with the Champagne and garnish with a lemon twist.

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French 65Contributed by Cointreau



GARNISH:Lemon wheel, mint sprig and raspberriesGLASS:Highball

INGREDIENTS:

2 .25 oz

2 oz1 oz1 oz

RaspberriesSimple syrup(one part sugar, one part water)Beefeater GinFresh lemon juiceClub soda

GARNISH:Orange half-wheelGLASS:Old Fashioned

INGREDIENTS:

1 oz1 oz

1 oz

Campari Gin (Beefeater,Plymouth orTanqueray)Sweet vermouth(Martini & RossiRosso or Cinzano Rosso)

PREPARATION:Add all the ingredients to an Old Fashioned glass and fill with ice. Stir until cold and garnish with an orange half-wheel.

PREPARATION:In a highball glass, muddle the raspberries and simple syrup. Add the gin and lemon juice, and stir. Fill with ice and top with the club soda. Garnish with a lemon wheel, a mint sprig and two raspberries.

GARNISH:Orange twistGLASS:Rocks

INGREDIENTS:

2 oz.75 oz

.75 oz

Banks 5-Island RumLuxardo Bitter LiqueurLustau East India Solera Sherry

PREPARATION:Add all the ingredients to a mixing glass and fill with ice. Stir, and strain into a rocks glass filled with one large ice cube. Garnish with an orange twist.

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Raspberry CollinsContributed by Beefeater Gin

East Indian NegroniContributed by Jim Meehan

NegroniContributed byJacques Bezuidenhout


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