Cuisine: Cocktails
Aviation Cocktail
The Aviation Cocktail is made with gin, maraschino liqueur, crème de violette, and lemon juice.
By - Prep: 5 mins
- Yields: Makes 1 cocktail
French 75
French 75 is a cocktail made from gin, champagne, lemon juice, and sugar.
The drink was originally concocted by the Franco-American World War I flying ace Raoul Lufbery who was part of Escadrille Américaine air fighting unit. Legend has it that he liked champagne, but wanted something with more of a kick to it. The combination of ingredients was said to have such a kick that it felt like being shelled with the powerful French 75mm howitzer artillery piece, also called a “75 Cocktail”, or “Soixante Quinze” in French. The French 75 was popularized in America at the Stork Club. Originally, Cognac was used instead of gin.
If Vodka is substituted the result can be referred to as a French 76.
“It’s unclear what makes the French 75 so powerful—maybe it’s the combination of liquors— but, whoo boy, do you feel it when you down one!” – Jean Shepherd, raconteur and author.
- Prep: 5 mins
- Yields: Makes 1 cocktail
Penicillin
The Penicillin was created by New York bartender Sam Ross in 2005. This chilled version of a hot toddy will cure what ails you with this heady concoction of smoky scotch, honey-ginger syrup, and fresh lemon juice.
- Prep: 5 mins
- Yields: Makes about 1½ cups
Grapefruit Basil Vodka Fizz
How do I use all that wonderful fresh basil in my backyard? The answer is Grapefruit Basil Vodka Fizz! It's light and refreshing.
- Yields: Makes 1 Cocktail
Lady Diana Cocktail
The Lady Diana Cocktail is what I drank almost 30 years ago while watching Lady Diana marry Prince Charles. You might want to break out your emeralds while you sip this lovely green tinged cocktail. Cheers!
- Yields: Makes 1 cocktail
Grapefruit Margarita
A friend sent me a case of grapefruit, I thought I would try making a Grapefruit Margarita, which is not such a stretch when you consider that the Salty Dog cocktail, which is a Greyhound (vodka and grapefruit juice) in a salt-rimmed glass, marries the salt and grapefruit flavors and has been popular for years. For my margarita, I used freshly-squeezed ruby grapefruit juice, silver tequila, blue agave sweetener and I added a kick of chili into the mix.
Frozen Gin & Tonic
Frozen Gin & Tonic - Gin and tonics are so refreshing, what would happen if you made frozen G&Ts in the blender? Genius!
- Yields: 1 Serving
Avocado Margaritas
Avocado Margaritas sound crazy. The avocado turns these margaritas slightly opaque and jade green. They are silky smooth and delicious!
- Prep: 5 mins
- Yields: 4 Small or 2 Large cocktails
Panacea Cocktail
Try this Panacea Cocktail, which is a soothing combination of Scotch, ginger, honey and lemon to help cure your cough. It may not cure you, but it will certainly make you feel better!
- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Yields: Makes 1 cocktail
Pink Gin Martini
Try this Pink Gin Martini. Pink Gin is the quintessential British drink. You might have thought the G&T, or Pimm’s Cup or even a pint of good, English ale might hold this honor, but nothing says Britain—and the Empire—like Pink Gin.
- Yields: Makes one cocktail
