The Sea Breeze Cocktail Recipe

Posted in Vodka on March 7, 2014

sea breeze

Just like its name suggests, the Sea Breeze is a perfect drink for hot summer days. It is a classic cocktail made with vodka and fruit juices and every aspiring bartender needs to learn how to prepare one. It is also an official IBA cocktail and it has a long history. Nowadays the Sea Breeze Read More »

The Screwdriver Cocktail Recipe

Posted in Vodka on March 7, 2014

screwdriver

The Screwdriver is one of the most popular cocktails all around the world. It is believed that the first such cocktail was actually stirred with a screwdriver in the absence of anything better and this is how it got the name. No one knows for sure if this story is true or not. However, the Read More »

The Sazerac Cocktail Recipe

Posted in Bourbon on March 7, 2014

sazerac

The Sazerac cocktail is something that really stands out of the crowd. It has a fascinating history and it is believed to be the first cocktail ever made. This is a matter of dispute in the world of mixology, but the Sazerac still remains a classic and fascinating drink. Nowadays it is rarely found outside Read More »

The Savoy Affair Cocktail Recipe

Posted in Champagne on March 7, 2014

Savoy-Affair

The Savoy Affair cocktail has a pretty intriguing name. It was created by the famous Joe Gilmore. He was the head bartender that the American Bar of the Savoy Hotel in London and he created several other famous cocktails. The idea of the one came to Gilmore after a visit in Germany. The Savoy Affair Read More »

The Salty Dog Cocktail Recipe

Posted in Gin on March 6, 2014

salty dog

This is quite a strange name for a cocktail and it makes you think about hot dogs. In fact, the drink has nothing to do with dogs or hotdogs. It is a very simple gin based cocktail which basically combines gin and grapefruit juice. From this point of view, it is comparable with the Greyhound Read More »

The Rusty Nail Cocktail Recipe

Posted in Scotch on March 6, 2014

rusty nail

The Rusty Nail cocktail is something you should definitely try if you like blended scotch. It is basically a simple combination between scotch and Drambuie. As always, the simplest combinations are also the best ones. There seems to be a perfect balance between the warm and daring aroma of the scotch and the herbal and Read More »