Last Word This gin-based prohibition-era cocktail is a century old but has a surprisingly modern taste. It was first made in 1916 at Detroit Athletic Club in the U.S. when bathtub gin was all the rage. Made with equal parts gin, Maraschino liqueur, and Green Chartreuse mixed with lime juice, Last Word is a sharp cocktail made for slow sipping. The pale … Read More
Ginger Raspberry Mule Everybody loves a refreshing mule cocktail. They’re so easy to make that you can play around with the ingredients and create versions that suit your taste. The next time you grab a copper mug to make one for yourself, try adding a tart and spicy twist with raspberry purée and fresh ginger. Ingredients 45 mL vodka 15 mL lemon juice … Read More
Gingerbread Martini Christmas is around the corner and if you’re preparing for the holiday festivities, you may want to serve this dessert drink at parties alongside (or in place of) the more traditional cider, eggnog, and mulles wine. The spicy-sweet aroma of gingerbread syrup will evoke memories of Christmas platters full of gingerbread cookies. Ingredients: 45 mL Maker’s Mark 15 mL gingerbread … Read More
Ginger & Pear Mule A Moscow Mule is a refreshing fizzy and citrusy drink that’s a go to cocktail for hot summer days. Our version uses fresh ginger for an extra kick, with the aromatic pear of Grey Goose La Poire delivering a fruity finish. Ingredients: 45 mL Grey Goose La Poire (Pear) 15 mL lime juice 2 pieces fresh ginger Ginger beer 3 … Read More
English Fizz A gin fizz is a classic cocktail made of gin, sours, soda, and sugar. This version adds the floral honeyed sweetness of elderflower liqueur and a cool touch of fresh cucumber for a refreshing drink on a hot day. Ingredients: 25 mL Absolut Citron 25 mL Beefeater Gin 15 mL lemon juice 20 mL Giffard’s Elderflower Syrup (or St. Germain … Read More
Buddha’s Tipple This Thai-inspired cocktail is an invigorating tipple for a warm day. The mixture of lemon, makrut lime, and lemongrass flavors wakes up the palate and uplifts your spirit. Ingredients: 45 ml Stolichnaya 15 ml lemon juice 15 ml makrut lime (also known as kaffir lime*) syrup 10 ml lemongrass syrup 2 small stalks of lemongrass ginger beer Directions: Muddle lemongrass … Read More
Frothy Whisky Sour Recipe by Lennon Aguilar Head Bartender and Operations Supervisor of Food and Beverage at 1824 Whisky and Cigar Bar It is a cocktail with a light, foamy texture. The smokiness of the whisky will hold its own against the intensity of cigars, thus making it a great pairing. The charred cinnamon stick stirrer adds an extra layer of flavor and aroma to the … Read More
A closer look at Patrón cocktails Rustan’s recently invited loyal patrons and guests to witness the limited edition Patrón en Lalique: Serie 1 up close. Guests marveled at the extraordinary Serie 1, while sipping on special cocktails that highlighted different variants of Patrón Tequila — Cucumber Sizzle, Mexican Mocha, Siesta Spices, and the Love and Lust. For your next tequila cocktail, take inspiration from the cocktails they created … Read More
Borderline Orange Inspired by the original Borderline created in 2004 by James Mellor of Mint Leaf in London, we added three different kinds of orange-flavored ingredients for varied citrus notes plus a hint of sweetness from the agave and vanilla syrup. Ingredients: 30 ml Jack Daniel’s 20 ml Patron Orange 10 ml agave syrup 10 ml vanilla syrup 30 ml orange juice … Read More
Bitter Lady This recipe was originally made by bartender Mickael Perron (current bar manager of the The Library at The Lanesborough in London) in 2004 for Plymouth Gin Sunday Industry Night cocktail competition by Flavour Magazine in London. It was inspired by Negroni, an aperitif that sometimes get too strong for some guests before dinner. Mickael created Bitter Lady with some ingredients … Read More