Ingredients • 0.5 oz Maraschino Liqueur (e.g., Luxardo) • 0.25 oz Crème de Violette (optional but traditional for color) • 0.75 oz Fresh Lemon Juice Glass: Coupe (chilled) Method: 1. Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice. 2. Shake well until chilled. 3. Double strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish: Brandied cherry (or lemon twist) Notes: • Crème de Violette provides the signature pale violet hue. Omit for a more citrus-forward profile if desired. • Balance can vary by brand of Maraschino; adjust to taste if needed.
Ingredients • 1 oz London Dry Gin • 0.5 oz Fresh Lemon Juice • 0.5 oz Simple Syrup (1:1) • 3 oz Brut Champagne (or other dry sparkling wine) Preparation Method 1. Add gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup to a shaker with ice. 2. Shake for 8–10 seconds until well-chilled. 3. Fine strain into a chilled flute. 4. Top with Champagne. 5. Gently stir once if needed. Glassware • Champagne Flute Garnish • Lemon Twist Short Description A sparkling classic that blends the brightness of gin and lemon with the elegance of Champagne — crisp, uplifting, and celebratory.French
Ingredients 2 oz Gin (London Dry or house gin) • 0.75 oz Fresh Lime Juice • 0.75 oz Simple Syrup (1:1 ratio) Glass: Coupe (chilled) Method: 1. Add all ingredients to shaker with ice. 2. Shake well until chilled. 3. Double strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish: Lime wheel or lime twist
Ingredients • 2 oz Rye Whiskey (or Bourbon) • 1 oz Sweet Vermouth • 2 dashes Angostura Bitters Preparation Method 1. Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with ice. 2. Stir for 25–30 seconds until thoroughly chilled. 3. Strain into a chilled coupe or Nick & Nora glass. 4. Optionally, serve “on the rocks” in a lowball glass if preferred. Glassware • Coupe or Nick & Nora Glass (Optional: Rocks Glass with ice) Garnish • Luxardo Cherry (or high-quality brandied cherry) Short Description A robust and silky whiskey cocktail with sweet vermouth and bitters — the quintessential stirred classic for spirit lovers.
Ingredients • 2.5 oz Gin or Vodka (London Dry Gin or premium Vodka) • 0.5 oz Dry Vermouth • 1 dash Orange Bitters (optional — typically used in gin martinis only) Glass: Martini or coupe glass (chilled) Method: 1. Add spirit, dry vermouth, and bitters (if using) to mixing glass with ice. 2. Stir well until properly chilled and diluted. 3. Strain into chilled martini or coupe glass. Garnish: • Gin Martini: Lemon twist or olive • Vodka Martini: Lemon twist or olive (optional dry vermouth rinse) Notes: • Specify gin or vodka when ordered • Optionally served dirty, wet, dry, or extra dry (modify vermouth accordingly)
Ingredients • 2.5 oz Gin or Vodka (London Dry Gin or premium Vodka) • 0.5 oz Dry Vermouth • 1 dash Orange Bitters (optional — typically used in gin martinis only) Glass: Martini or coupe glass (chilled) Method: 1. Add spirit, dry vermouth, and bitters (if using) to mixing glass with ice. 2. Stir well until properly chilled and diluted. 3. Strain into chilled martini or coupe glass. Garnish: • Gin Martini: Lemon twist or olive • Vodka Martini: Lemon twist or olive (optional dry vermouth rinse) Notes: • Specify gin or vodka when ordered • Optionally served dirty, wet, dry, or extra dry (modify vermouth accordingly)
Ingredients • 2 oz Vodka • 0.5 oz Fresh Lime Juice • 4–6 oz Ginger Beer (top to taste) Glass: Copper mug or highball glass Method: 1. Fill copper mug or glass with ice. 2. Add vodka and fresh lime juice. 3. Top with chilled ginger beer. 4. Stir gently to combine. Garnish: • Lime wedge or wheel • Optional: mint sprig Notes: • Serve with straw if preferred • Use spicy or craft ginger beer for more character • Not traditionally shaken — built in the glass
Ingredients • 1 oz London Dry Gin • 1 oz Sweet Vermouth • 1 oz Campari Preparation Method 1. Add all ingredients to a mixing glass filled with ice. 2. Stir for 20–30 seconds until well chilled. 3. Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube (or fresh ice). 4. Express the oils of an orange peel over the drink and place as garnish. Glassware • Rocks Glass / Old Fashioned Glass Garnish • Orange Peel (expressed over the drink) Short Description A bold and bitter Italian classic with equal parts gin, sweet vermouth, and Campari — balanced, aromatic, and unforgettable.
Ingredients • 2 oz Bourbon or Rye Whiskey • 1 Sugar Cube (or 0.25 oz rich simple syrup) • 2–3 dashes Angostura Bitters • Few drops water (only if muddling sugar cube) Glass: Rocks glass Method: 1. Place sugar cube in rocks glass. 2. Add bitters and a few drops of water, then muddle until dissolved. (Skip this step if using syrup.) 3. Add whiskey and large ice cube(s). 4. Stir gently in glass to chill and integrate. Garnish: Orange twist or orange peel (expressed) Notes: • Optional addition: dash of orange bitters • Avoid muddled fruit unless specified (house style = spirit-forward)
• 2 oz Rye Whiskey (100 proof recommended) • 1 Sugar Cube (or 0.25 oz simple syrup) • 3 dashes Peychaud’s Bitters • Absinthe rinse • Lemon peel (expressed) Glass: Rocks glass (served neat, no ice) Method: 1. Chill glass with ice and water. 2. Muddle sugar cube with bitters and splash of water (or use simple syrup). 3. Add rye whiskey, stir with ice until chilled. 4. Discard ice from glass, rinse with absinthe (swirl and discard excess). 5. Strain cocktail into the prepared glass. 6. Express lemon peel over drink and discard or drop in.
Ingredients • 2 oz Cognac (or VSOP Brandy) • 0.75 oz Cointreau (or Triple Sec) • 0.75 oz Fresh Lemon Juice Preparation Method 1. Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice. 2. Shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds until well chilled. 3. Fine strain into a chilled coupe glass. 4. Optionally, rim the glass with sugar before pouring. Glassware • Coupe Glass Garnish • Orange Twist or Lemon Twist • Optional: Sugar Rim Short Description A Prohibition-era favorite that blends rich cognac with bright citrus and a touch of sweetness — elegant, zesty, and refined.
Ingredients • 2 oz London Dry Gin • 1 oz Fresh Lemon Juice • 0.75 oz Simple Syrup (1:1) • Club Soda (top) Preparation Method 1. Add gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup to a shaker with ice. 2. Shake well for about 10 seconds. 3. Strain into a Collins glass filled with ice. 4. Top with club soda. 5. Gently stir to combine. Glassware • Collins Glass (12–14 oz) Garnish • Lemon Wheel or Wedge • Optional: Maraschino Cherry Short Description A refreshing and timeless highball made with gin, lemon, and soda — crisp, citrusy, and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients • 2 oz Bourbon • 0.75 oz Fresh Lemon Juice • 0.75 oz Simple Syrup (1:1) • Optional: 0.5 oz Egg White (for silky texture and foam) Glass: Rocks glass (or coupe, if served up) Method: 1. If using egg white, dry shake all ingredients (no ice) for 10 seconds. 2. Add ice and shake again until chilled. 3. Double strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice (or coupe glass if served up). Garnish: • Lemon wheel or wedge • Optional: brandied cherry or dash of bitters on foam (if egg white is used) Notes: • House style: with or without egg white — clarify on menu or per guest preference. • Adjust sweetness/acidity slightly depending on bourbon used.