Which Whiskey Is Better, Bourbon or Scotch?
Which Whiskey Is Better, Bourbon or Scotch? Whiskey, whose name comes from the Irish phrase "water of life," is…
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Sidecar
Spirit Used: Brandy
Sidecar is a drink that was created in the 1920s at the Sidecar Bar of the Ritz Paris, located on Place Vendôme. The original recipe used brandy, Cointreau, and lemon juice. Today it is also made with rum or whiskey.
Pear Brandy And Amaretto Sour
Spirit Used: Brandy
The history of the pear brandy and amaretto sour cocktail is not well documented. It is made with brandy, amaretto, lemon juice and sugar. Some recipes for this cocktail may also use grenadine. The drink was probably created in the 1950s or 1960s. Some …
Drum
Spirit Used: Brandy, Rum, Tequila
Drum cocktails are a drink that has been in existence for a long time. It is commonly served in bars and pubs throughout the United States. The drink’s origins date back to when rum was in abundance in the Caribbean. The drink is a mixture of rum, frui …
Cuban No. 2
Spirit Used: Brandy, Rum
This is a classic cocktail from the 1920s. It was invented by Constantino Ribalaigua Vert at The Biltmore Hotel in Havana, Cuba. In fact it’s so famous that many people believe it originated there.
Chocolate Daisy
Spirit Used: Brandy
Chocolate Daisy cocktail, also known as the Chocolate Daisy, is a classic drink created in 1922. Raymond Chandler is quoted saying “The chocolate daisy is a delightful drink and I don’t know why anybody bothers to make any other kind.” The original rec …
Bull’s Milk
Spirit Used: Brandy, Rum
The Bull’s Milk cocktail is a mix of honey, cinnamon, and water. It’s popular in Sweden and Denmark. It is an old-timey drink that has been around since the 18th century. It was originally created for children to consume before they went to bed, but ev …
Button Hook
Spirit Used: Brandy
The Button Hook is named after the tool of the same name, which was used to keep the buttons of soldiers’ uniforms from popping off. It’s a cocktail that has been served at bars and restaurants across America for over 125 years, but it’s origin is unkn …
Calvados Sidecar
Spirit Used: Brandy
The Calvados Sidecar cocktail is a delicious alcoholic drink that has its roots in the 1920s. It was created by Harry MacElhone, who is said to have invented the drink at Harry’s New York Bar in Paris. It contains three ingredients: cognac, orange liqu …
Canyon Quake
Spirit Used: Brandy
Canyon Quake is a cocktail made with tequila, lime juice, agave nectar, and Aperol. It was created by famous mixologist Tony Abou-Ganim to commemorate the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake in the San Francisco Bay Area. The name comes from the Loma Prieta ea …
Capriccio
Spirit Used: Brandy
The Capriccio cocktail is a drink that was created in the late 1800s. It was inspired by the opera, “Cavalleria Rusticana” that was written in 1890. This cocktail got it’s name from the word capriccio which means “lighthearted musical improvisation”. T …