Seventh Heaven Cocktail

Seventh Heaven Cocktail

page 157, Mr. Boston Official Bartender's Guide

2 Tsps Grapefruit Juice
1 Tbsp Maraschino (Luxardo)
1 1/2 Oz. Gin (Seagram's)

Shake with ice and strain into cocktail glass.
Decorate with a sprig of fresh mint.

This was a very good drink. The Maraschino added a subtle flavor while the grapefruit juice toned down the gin taste. My friend who drinks martinis would not like this one but it's worth repeating for the rest of us.

Colonial Cocktail

Colonial Cocktail

(Page 67 of Mr Boston Official Bartender's Guide)

1/2 Oz. Grapefruit Juice
1 Tsp. Maraschino (Luxardo)
1 1/2 Oz. Gin (Seagram's)

Shake with ice and strain into cocktail glass.
Serve with an olive.

This was a really excellent cocktail. I actually wasn't expecting much but the flavor was really great. Just a hint of the Maraschino and the grapefruit juice softened the gin, delightfully. One of the best we've had!

Nevins Cocktail

Nevins Cocktail

(page 128, Mr Boston Official Bartender's Guide)

1 1/2 Oz. Bourbon (Evan Williams Black Label)
1 1/2 Tsp, Apricot Brandy (LeRoux)
1 Tbsp Grapefruit Juice
1 1/2 Tsp. Lemon Juice

Shake with ice and strain into cocktail glass.

Another good drink, as most seem to be! My wife and I both enjoyed this cocktail. The combination of ingredients came out a winner. Definitely worth a repeat at some point.

Miami Beach Cocktail

Miami Beach Cocktail

(from page 122, Mr Boston Original Bartender's Guide)

3/4 Oz. Scotch (Dewers's)
3/4 Oz. Dry Vermouth (Noilly Prat)
3/4 Oz. Grapefruit Juice

Shake with ice and strain into cocktail glass.

A very interesting drink. The Miami Beach Cocktail is another scotch-based drink that has a remarkably smoky taste. The combination of scotch, vermouth, and grapefruit juice creates a complex taste and texture which I found very good (but I like scotch).

A surprisingly good drink.