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Fairbanks Cocktail

Fairbanks Cocktail

Today we drink the real old and almost forgotten cocktail – the Fairbanks Cocktail. The name of this cocktail as Ted “Doctor Cocktail” Haigh supposed origanate from Doug Fairbanks (movie star) or Charlie Fairbank (Amarican politician).... 

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Happy Saint Valentine`s Day – Golden Cadillac and Creme Brulee Martini

Happy Saint Valentine`s Day – Golden Cadillac and Creme Brulee Martini

The Golden Cadillac Cocktail is one of the famous after-dinner cocktail from Alexander`s family. It was invented at Poor Red`s Saloon in El Dorado, California, near Sutter`s Mill, which was Gold Rush territory, hence the name (or only half of the name... 

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Classic Recipe: Pegu Club Cocktail

Classic Recipe: Pegu Club Cocktail

Ted Haigh reminds us in Vintage Spirits & Forgotten Cocktails that there’s a reason why the Pegu Club in New York has its name. Pegu Club Cocktail 1 1/2 oz Ted Haigh reminds us in Vintage Spirits & Forgotten Cocktails that there’s... 

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Original Recipe: The Bull Ku Cocktail

Original Recipe: The Bull Ku Cocktail

Made this for company, to rousing applause — to take advantage of Bulldog gin , one of my new favorites, and Ty Ku liqueur . The cool, light green color didn’t come across in my photo, alas… The Bull Ku Cocktail 1 1/4 oz. Bulldog gin... 

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North-South Drive Cocktail

North-South Drive Cocktail

I call this cocktail the North-South Drive , after a street since-renamed in Gainesville, Florida. The Campari, grapefruit, and lime build a layered bitterness and sourness that we walk back just a step with a teaspoon of agave nectar I call this cocktail... 

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The Fala Cocktail

The Fala Cocktail

I call this cocktail the Fala , after President Franklin Roosevelt’s beloved Scottish Terrier. I call this cocktail the Fala, after President Franklin Roosevelt’s beloved Scottish Terrier. FDR favored Plymouth Gin and, I am sure, would... 

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Jefferson Survives Cocktail

Jefferson Survives Cocktail

I call this cocktail Jefferson Survives , after John Adams’ last words. Jefferson Survives Cocktail This drink is a modification of the prohibition-era cocktail The Last Word . A gem of that era, composed of gin, Chartreuse, maraschino liqueur,... 

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The Evans Gambit Cocktail

The Evans Gambit Cocktail

I call this cocktail The Evans Gambit , after the chess move of the same name . The Evans Gambit Cocktail Makes 1 drink I call this cocktail The Evans Gambit, after the chess move of the same name. The Evans Gambit Cocktail Makes 1 drink. Ingredients: 1.5... 

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The Right Honorable Winston Cocktail

The Right Honorable Winston Cocktail

I call this cocktail The Right Honorable Winston . I call this cocktail The Right Honorable Winston. With a nod to the prime minister, make this cocktail with Plymouth Gin. My recipe for pomegranate molasses yields the perfect amount of sweetness for... 

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