Enduring the cold Canadian winter is no easy feat. A classic survival kit includes cocktails that kick it ‘Old’s Cool,’ tropical treats to remind us of warmer months and a party punch that pleases the crowd.
Coffee Cocktail (sourced from Jerry Thomas’* Bar-tenders Guide 1887) According to Dave Wondrich in IMBIBE:
“Rumour had it that this suave and rich concoction came from New Orleans. It shouldn’t wonder. In any case it clearly pushes the cocktail envelope, as the anonymous compiler of the 1887 edition of Thomas’s book noted: “The name of the drink is a misnomer, as coffee and bitters are not to be found amongst its ingredients, but it looks like coffee when it has been properly concocted, and hence probably its name”.”
Simple Recipes from the World’s Best Bars!
A Negroni Sbagliato uses sparkling wine instead of Gin.
Honey Suckle Cocktail from Milk and Honey in London, England
50ml Cuban rum 20ml honey syrup 20ml fresh lime juice
Shake all ingredients over ice and strain into chilled Coupe or Martini glass. Garnish with a lime wedge.
Negroni Sbagliato from Bar Basso in Milan, Italy
50ml sparkling wine 50ml sweet vermouth 50ml Campari
Stir all ingredients over ice in ballon shaped wine glass. Serve immediately.
Bondi Crush from Iceberg’s In Sydney, Australia
30ml Bombay Sapphire Gin 15ml Pimm’s No.1 1tsp finely shredded mint ginger ale to top
Fill a highball glass with crushed ice. Add first three ingredients and stir well. Top with ginger ale and stir again. Garnish with mint sprig and serve.
Heels Race from The High Heels Bar In Cairo, Egypt
30ml vodka 15ml Kahlua 15ml peach schnapps
Shake all ingredients over ice and strain into chilled martini glass. Garnish with fresh red cherry and serve.
Stay thirsty, Rob Montgomery, The Miller Tavern
*For the record, you can’t buy my love! I have tried all products mentioned and have no affiliation with parent companies.