drink recipes

Concept 1: The Alchemist/Mad Scientist. Go with Apothecary themed decor and an Anatomical garnish bar.

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It’s time to prep for Halloween and Day of the Dead.  This hearty cocktail pairs with colder weather, and it’s also great for entertaining.  Shaken or stirred, here we go:

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This cocktail is very easy to prepare and non-committal, too, as these ingredients are often available in smaller format bottles, so give it a try.

• 2 oz.  dry vermouth
• 1 oz.  Benedictine (a liqueur flavored with 27 flowers, herbs, roots and spices)
• 3 dashes of absinthe

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I’ve chosen another novice-level cocktail for the Dog Days of Summer, and I thought it’d be good to hang onto the last bit of the season with a rum-based cocktail. 

El Presidente  Read more about Refreshing Cocktail “Looks Just Like the Sunset”

This very refreshing cocktail might seem a bit simple, but the key here is convenience and portability.

Many of us are anxious to enjoy the outdoors, and this easy cocktail is a breeze to pack anywhere. It features Tanqueray’s Sevilla orange-infused gin with, you guessed it, Seville oranges. 

Flor de Sevilla Spritz  Read more about Flor de Sevilla Spritz

The Mexican mule is as refreshing as it is easy to prepare.  Read more about Enjoy a Fresh Take on a Staple Cocktail

The negroni is a classic cocktail that is easy to prepare, with relatively few ingredients. It’s a classic apéritif! 

• 1 oz. gin
• 1 oz. campari
• 1 oz. sweet vermouth
• Orange twist, for garnish

Mix ingredients, and pour into an old fashioned cocktail glass. Add twist for garnish. Note: Replicate this recipe, minus the gin and add in soda water to taste, and you’ve got another classic—the Americano.

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