Midnight Cocktail

Midnight Cocktail

1 Oz. Apricot Flavored Brandy (LeRoux)
1/2 Oz. Triple Sec (LeRoux)
1 Tbsp Lemon Juice

Shake with ice and strain into cocktail glass

From page 122 in Mr Boston Official Bartender's Guide

While watching US Open tennis matches, we took time off to sample a Midnight Cocktail. It was a very nice drink; we both liked it. Not too sweet or sour, it struck a good taste balance.

Worth a repeat.

Parisian Blonde Cocktail

Parisian Blonde 

From page 134 Mr. Boston Official Bartender's Guide, 1984 Edition.

3/4 Oz Light Cream

3/4 Oz Triple Sec (LeRoux)

3/4 Oz Jamaica Rum (Myers's Dark)

Shake with ice and strain into cocktail glass

Today was another really nice day; sure hope the hurricane doesn't turn this way!

I chose a Parisian Blonde for the cocktail this afternoon. I thought the dark rum would really flavor the drink but it was quite mellow and drinkable, more like I expected than some of the sweeter recipes I've tried recently. The dark rum flavor came through very slightly. It wasn't a favorite cocktail but we enjoyed it. Mix one and try it; it's worth a shot!

White Lion Cocktail

White Lion Cocktail

Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 Tsp Powdered Sugar
2 dashes bitters
1/2 Tsp Grenadine
1 1/2 Oz Rum
Shake with ice and strain into cocktail glass.

Found on page 188 of Mr.Boston Official Bartender's Guide,  50th Anniversary Edition-published 1984.

The cocktail today was a "White Lion", which was a pink color (?). It was a pretty drink and was quite refreshing when we drank it on our patio this afternoon. Just another beautiful day in South Louisiana.

It was very much like a daiquiri in taste, texture, and recipe,  but was slightly tarter. It was good but I would probably choose a daiquiri to mix just because it is marginally easier; that is unless you are partial to pink.

Salud.

Scotch Bishop Cocktail

Scotch Bishop Cocktail

1 oz Scotch (Dewer's)
1 Tbsp Orange Juice
1/2 Oz Dry Vermouth (Noilly Prat)
1/2 Tsp Triple Sec (LeRoux)
1/4 Tsp Powdered Sugar

Shake with ice and strain into cocktail glass.  Add a twist of lemon peel.

(page 156 Mr Boston Official Bartender's Guide)

After trying sweet drinks for a couple of days, this one tasted like a "real" cocktail should. It had a pleasant smoky flavor that meshed well with the other ingredients. The taste was more complex than most cocktails I've tried.

Even my wife, who doesn't care for Scotch whiskey, liked it!

Definitely a keeper on the "do it again" list.

Valencia Cocktail

Valencia Cocktail

(page 177, Mr. Boston Official Bartender's Guide)

1 tbsp Orange Juice
1 1/2 oz Apricot Brandy (LeRoux)
2 dashes Orange Bitters (Fee Bros.)

Shake with ice and strain into cocktail glass.

Tonight's selection was a Valencia Cocktail, the reference being obvious of course. The drink was quite good but very sweet. I think it would be much better to replace half of the apricot brandy with just a brandy! I'll have to give that a try sometime. As I said, the drink was tasty.

Good luck.

Saronno Cocktail

Saronno Cocktail

1 oz Amaretto di Saronno

1 oz Brandy (E&J XO)

1 oz Light Cream

Shake well with cracked ice.

Stain and serve in cocktail glass

Page 154 in Mr Boston Official Bartender's Guide.

This was a dessert-type cocktail, somewhat sweet but very good. It was reminiscent of toasted almonds I used to enjoy.

I really like almonds and this drink is a great replacement for the Brandy Alexander I have on special occasions.

Try it; you'll like it!

Red Raider Cocktail

Red Raider Cocktail

(page 146 Mr. Boston Official Bartender's Guide)

1 oz Bourbon (Evan Williams Black Label)
1/2oz Triple Sec
1 oz Lemon Juice
1 dash Grenadine

Shake with ice and strain into cocktail glass.

A pretty good drink albeit a little tart. It's worth another try somewhere down the road.

Weather was also great which probably contributed to the drink tasting better than the recipe sounds!

Cointreau Cocktail

                                                                                         

Cointreau Cocktail

I  used  Trader Vic's Bartender's Guide (1972 Revised Edition) for tonight's drink.

Page 110 has this Cointreau Cocktail:

1/2 oz Cointreau
1/2 oz Gin (Seagrams)
1/2 oz light Peurto Rican rum (Bacardi)

Shake with ice cubes.  Strain into chilled cocktail glass.

This was an interesting cocktail. The Cointreau gave the drink a a complex, good taste.
Definitely worth a repeat.

Knickerbocker Cocktail

Knickerbocker Cocktail

1/4 teaspoon Sweet Vermouth (Dolin)
3/4 ounce Dry Vermouth (Noilly Prat)
1 1/2 oz Gin (Seagrams)

Stir with ice and strain into cocktail glass.  Add a twist of lemon peel.

Found on page 110 of Mr. Boston Official Bartender's Guide.

This drink, as you can tell from the recipe, is a martini. I don't really care much for them but this one was better than most I've had. Probably not a repeat, though.

Oh, well.

Jockey Club Cocktail

Jockey Club Cocktail

1 dash Bitters
1/4 teaspoon Créme de Cacao (white)
Juice of 1/4 Lemon
1 1/2oz Gin
Shake with ice and strain into cocktail glass.

Page 107 Mr Boston Official Bartender's Guide

We're back! After a 2+ year absence we are resuming our cocktail odyssey. The first attempt was a "Jockey Club" cocktail.

It was a good drink. The lemon juice and Cacao smoothed the gin which resulted in a tasty drink. I would have it again.

Hey, I've missed this! Skoal.